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Last month's newsletter issue focused on strategies for raising money for your non profit with a garage sale. Used item sales can come in all shapes and sizes with many names, some people call them yard sales or rummage sales. I was recently visiting friends in Massachusetts and found out that in that area of the country they're called "tag sales." No matter what you call it, holding a sale can

If you're a subscriber to my monthly e-zine, you may recall that I've been working on a new design for the site behind the scenes. It's been in the planning stages for awhile, as I knew I really wanted a different look for the site. The idea is to make it easier on the eyes, easy to navigate and integrate this "news" section in with the rest of the website. So it will all look and function the

Just launched yesterday, the Fundraising Discussion Forum is a place for you to post your questions, fundraising ideas, tips and more. There's sections on the forum for every type of fundraiser and every type of organization. You can even connect with others who are working toward similar goals, or work for similar organizations. Join the Discussion!

Are you looking for a way to grab the attention of potenial supporters? Alexandria Brown demonstrates how avoiding pain is a much greater incentive for consumers, even when the topic is charitable donations. "Should You Market to Pleasure ... Or Pain?" by Alexandria K. Brown, "The E-zine Queen" One day a few months ago, I emptied my mailbox after being away for several days. Because I give

At the age of 61, Mike Monk is not only getting ready to retire, he's also training for his first marathon. One his long held dreams has been to participate in the London Marathon, one of the world's largest running events. Now that dream is finally coming true, as he runs in support of one of his favorite charities, St. Wilfreds Hospice. Read Mike's humorous and heart warming story about

Forum for Fundraising offers a wide variety of seminars for fundraising professionals. These high quality seminars are taught by the most well respected and experienced professionals in the field of non profit management and fundraising. Upcoming Teleseminar: The Mercifully Brief, Real-World Guide to Raising $1,000 Gifts by Mail March 31, 2005 at 2:00 PM Eastern Presented by Mal Warwick,