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…
What is the Principal’s Role in School Fundraising?
As with any organization, the leader sets the tone for fundraising campaigns. In a school setting, the principal is the leader and therefore is the one people look to for…
Charity Auction Ideas and “No Risk” Auction Items
You’ve decided to host a silent auction or online charity auction to raise money for your organization. Now it’s time to start brainstorming ideas for charity auction items to place…
Congrats to DoJiggy Giving Award Recipients
Last week, online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy announced award recipients from its 2010 annual giving program. The program supports nonprofits and community organizations through cash donations and in-kind fundraising…
Online Fundraising Outlook – Trends in 2011
As we welcome the new year, we wonder what to expect as we begin to plan our 2011 online fundraising campaigns. A recent report conducted by the AFP (Association of…
Pilots for Habitat Fundraising
Steve Merritt, a professional Certified Flight Instructor, had a pivotal conversation four years ago when he attended a relative’s wedding in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was conversing with a woman who…
Taking Care of Your Volunteers and Donors
It’s the time of year where many of us are creating annual reports and compiling the highlights of another year gone by. When doing so, it might be a good…
Guidelines for Year End Appeals
December is already here, and it’s the last chance for your organization to host an annual fund drive or send a year-end donation request letter. If your non-profit organization is…
Online Fundraising – A Global Campaign
Online fundraising is a global extension of a traditional fundraising campaign. Through integrating new online tools, organizations may be able to achieve greater financial results, increase efficiencies in managing fundraising…
Creative Fundraising Combats Budget Cuts in The Arts
The arts have traditionally relied on philanthropic endowments and government support for their survival. In these times of international economic struggle, these once reliable funding sources are facing reductions and…
Thanks & Giving ~ Ideas for Thanksgiving Fundraisers
Thanksgiving is a time of “being thankful and giving thanks”. During this time, we remind one another of our good fortunes, and we become more conscious of those in need. …