Commentary and advice on online fundraising and leveraging social media for non-profits.
Posted in Fundraising Ideas on May 9th, 2012
Mother’s Day is a great time for moms to think about ways that they can have a positive impact on their children. One of the most important jobs of a mother is that of a role model. As mothers teach and model the fine points of fundraising, their children will develop a charitable spirit which [...]
Posted in Golf Tournament on May 3rd, 2012
Golf marathons are a new fundraising concept that extends beyond “just” hosting a charity golf tournament. Golf marathons allow organizations to increase fundraising dollars raised by having Golf participants commit to raising a certain amount of money through pledges, rather than charging a set registration fee. Ask your golfers to contact friends, colleagues, and family [...]
Posted in Social Media on Apr 27th, 2012
Every year Earth Day falls on April 22nd as a reminder to each of us that we have a job to do in order to conserve our planet. Whether it’s recycling, biking to work, driving more energy-efficient cars, off-setting your carbon emissions, installing solar panels, or donating to an environmental cause, each of our small [...]
Posted in Fundraising Ideas, Golf Tournament, Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips, Walkathons on Apr 16th, 2012
Public education is the core mission of Earth Day on April 22, 2012. Environmental club fundraising ideas take the forefront during this special time of year.
Posted in Corporate Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips on Apr 12th, 2012
So you want to organize a charity golf tournament and don’t know where to start? You are not alone! Golf tournaments are a long standing tradition in charity fundraising and have proven to be a successful option, however, planning takes time and knowledge. Whether you are a development director or a volunteer, the task of [...]
Posted in Golf Tournament on Apr 4th, 2012
Many nonprofits and community organizations host charity golf tournaments as an excellent way to raise funds and awareness for their cause. Registration fees and online donations may bring in the bulk of the dollars raised, but remember…the success of your fundraising golf tournament should NOT stop at the close of the event. There are plenty [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips on Mar 28th, 2012
The growth of the Internet and online technologies has created many opportunities for marketing your fundraising events in new ways. Yet, with so many different possibilities available, it’s helpful to develop a targeted strategy that outlines how you intend to spread awareness of your cause, recruit participants, and attract potential donors and sponsors via the [...]
Posted in Case Studies, Fundraising Ideas, Golf Tournament, Online Fundraising, Social Media, Tools and Tips on Mar 13th, 2012
The Urban League of Hampton Roads has plans for a successful 2012 golf tournament!
Posted in Fundraising Ideas, Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips on Feb 27th, 2012
Video fundraising appeals are a unique way for nonprofit organizations to communicate their needs effectively and reach a wide, online audience. Like television ads for political campaigns, the public is moved by performances of human beings asking for help as opposed to just reading an appeal. The key elements in video fundraising involve the content, [...]
Posted in Case Studies, Fundraising Ideas, Online Fundraising, Social Media, Tools and Tips, Walkathons on Feb 10th, 2012
Social media encompasses a myriad of online technology tools. The first names that come to mind are usually social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, however, email, blogs, and podcasts are all considered to be social media tools. There are some important aspects for nonprofit organizations to recognize about these tools, principally, that they are [...]