How to Plan A Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser
Are you looking for new ways to fund your nonprofit, while at the same time getting the word out about your cause? What will a strawberry shortcake fundraiser do for you? It will allow you to create a better connection with your local grocery store, it will help many new people learn about your cause, […]
What is fundraising?
What is fundraising? In a nutshell: The act of creating relationships to raise money for your cause. Fundraising can include: Appeal letters or direct mail Major gifts, (really big donations from individuals) Sponsorship of nonprofit events Grants from foundations or corporations Monthly giving (where a person gives every month to your cause) Fundraising events, everything […]
Free Fundraising Cover Letter Here
I’m so thankful for Margaret Battistelli for tracking me down and letting me contribute the front page feature to Fundraising Success Magazine. Thank you Margaret! You should go check it out. It’s here: http://www.fundraisingsuccessmag.com/magazine/fundraising-success/ If you’ve read the article, and you’re like, okay, what’s the next step? What if you’re like, “I want to […]
Fascinating interview with Roger Craver + My Favorite Part
Roger Craver lays it down with this podcast with Jeff Brooks! He says a lot of interesting things! He’s been fundraising longer than I’ve been alive, and he has so many tidbits of wisdom. Here are my favorite parts of Roger Craver’s interview: He says social media is bullshit! (And I actually agree, it’s bullshit […]
Reader Questions: What do you do on a foundation site visit?
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