While we discussed the high-level overview of 5 Steps to Building a Major Gifts Program previously, there are also more detailed nuances about how to acquire major gift donors. Let’s…
Category: Fundraising Ideas
Find in depth information on fundraising ideas for all nonprofit organizations and audiences. We discuss interesting takes on crowdfunding, charity galas and golf tournaments.
A charity gala event such as a farm to table dinner is discussed in a great article in in this section. They an ideal setting for a higher-cost ticket. Several course meals are typically associated with a higher-end dining experience, so ticket prices can be higher. If you choose a farm to table dinner fundraiser, you’ll need to be sure to work with a great chef and plan a seasonally appropriate dinner menu.
We take a step further to discuss strategies such as fundraising videos and storytelling. Tell a story about a donor or a volunteer – make donors a part of the story. If your fundraising videos are about facts, donors statistically give less. Great fundraising ideas make all the difference in growing your charity organization.
5+ Winning Cheerleading Fundraisers
Get your spirits up because it’s that time of year! With the fall and Homecoming season in play, it’s the perfect time to brainstorm some ideas for cheerleading fundraisers. Here…
Which Fundraising Letter to Send
Fundraising letters can be very effective fundraising tools for non-profits, if you know what to say and when to say it. A fundraising letter holds many intricacies. A donation letter,…
Build a Major Gifts Program at Your Non-Profit
Major gifts are significant monetary donations made by donors or sponsors to a charitable organization. Though major gifts are relatively rare, they are a very important aspect of any development…
Hosting Successful Farm to Table Fundraisers
Food lovers have been relishing in the latest trend of farm to table dining. Farm to table is as clean and straightforward as the concept cooks themselves use, of creating…
How to Organize a Charity Poker Tournament in 10 Steps
A charity poker tournament or Casino Night can be a glamorous way to achieve your non-profit organization’s fundraising goals. The benefits of hosting a poker tournament are many – donors…
9 Fundraising Tips for Year End Giving
Did you know that charitable gifts made in the final days of the year may generate up to 50 percent of an organization’s annual donations? Year-end gifts are made for…
#GivingTuesday Campaign Strategies
The momentous day that starts the merriment of seasonal giving is just around the corner. On November 28 #GivingTuesday encourages everyone to give to a new charity or one they…
25 Booster Club Fundraising Ideas
Booster Club Fundraising is a popular way to gain much needed funds for your school sports teams. Taking a few steps beyond booster club fundraising 101, let’s expand on the…
Unique Summertime Church Fundraising Events
The summer months are here and bring one of the best times of year to host your church fundraising events. Raising vital funds for your church and congregation can be…
Hosting a Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser
Do you feel like your fundraising events have run their course and you’re ready to try a new type of event? With over 30 million recreational shooters in the United…