Commentary and advice on online fundraising and leveraging social media for non-profits.
Posted in Tools and Tips, Walkathons on Nov 7th, 2011
Fundraising campaigns are a common way for many non-profits, schools, churches and other organizations to raise money for their cause, or to fund projects, developmental resources, etc. We also know that there are numerous fundraising resources available to help organizations plan & manage these fundraising initiatives. (We provide quite a few ourselves!) …But what about [...]
Posted in Tools and Tips, Walkathons on Jun 16th, 2011
Walk-a-thon events are very popular fundraisers in the summer. They provide an excellent way to raise money for a worthy cause, while getting exercise and enjoying the summer sun. Below are some quick tips to help you solicit pledges for your walk-a-thon, bike-a-thon, swim-a-thon…or any fundraising event where you are soliciting donations! Tips for Soliciting [...]
Posted in Case Studies, Walkathons on Jun 7th, 2011
Community-based fundraisers bring together members of your organization, local businesses, media, and residents in your community to support a worthy cause. They also create an excellent opportunity for networking, providing you with a venue to explain your mission, share stories, and make an emotional appeal to event attendees by showing how they can make a [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips, Walkathons on May 9th, 2011
With the warmer weather settling in, walk-a-thons become a popular fundraising event for Spring and Summer. If your organization is considering hosting a walkathon, you’ll likely be looking for a walk-a-thon software package. Purchasing walk-a-thon software for your event is a big decision. There are a number of factors to consider when making your evaluations. [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising, Participant Interview, Tools and Tips, Walkathons on May 6th, 2011
For the past ten years, Angel Babies, a non-profit located in Central California, has been providing support for pregnancy loss and helping parents with babies born with a terminal condition through the grieving process. Their perinatal hospice program is a godsend for families trying to cope with the devastating experience of miscarriage, stillbirth or infant [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising, Participant Interview, Walkathons on Apr 8th, 2011
Allison Moore was 29 years old and training for the 1995 New York Marathon when she began experiencing severe symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT), an inherited neurological disorder affecting nerves in the hands, arms, feet and legs of 1 in 2500 people. The chronic condition eventually affects walking, balance, and fine motor skills. It took [...]
Posted in Case Studies, Fundraising Ideas, Participant Interview, Schools, Walkathons on Feb 15th, 2011
My New Red Shoes raises the confidence of thousands of homeless and very-low income children as they start the school year across four counties in California’s Bay Area. How? By providing them with a new pair of shoes, $50 gift card for new school clothes shopping, a little “something special” (like a school supply) and [...]
Posted in Participant Interview, Walkathons on Nov 5th, 2010
Toledo, Ohio, hosted its 21st Tent City over the weekend. The annual event brings together the City’s haves and have-nots in order to build relationships and foster awareness. Tent City has been so successful in the past, that this year, a 1 mile march was implemented to give more people the opportunity to volunteer and [...]
Posted in Case Studies, Schools, Walkathons on Aug 31st, 2010
Over the years, parents, students, and the Catholic Memorial High School Community have developed a great tradition in Waukesha, Wisconsin: a Memorial Walk-a-thon. The event has grown over the past 28 years and raises money to keep tuition at 80% of the actual cost. A year ago, the school moved from paper to digital fundraising. [...]
Posted in Case Studies, Online Fundraising, Participant Interview, Walkathons on Feb 1st, 2010
Richard Newcomb, an expert at event planning, shares how Lutheran Social Services Community Care Centers more than met their expectations in their latest fundraiser. DoJiggy: Tell us about your cause. Richard: I’ve been organizing golf tournaments for 22 years for large corporations, non profit organizations, and churches. I contact the organizations and offer my expertise [...]