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• Silent Auctions (8)
• Strategies (54)
• Thank You Letters (7)
• Video (1)
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Audios

• Audio: Introduction to cMarket Online Fundraising Auctions - Posted on 30 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Interview with Mike Robbins: The Power of Appreciation for Non Profits - Posted on 10 June 2008 - Comments (0)

Causes

• Fundraising for Cancer Related Non Profits - Posted on 12 June 2008 - Comments (2)
• Powerful Video: JDRF - Posted on 4 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• World Vision - Storytelling in Multimedia - Posted on 27 May 2008 - Comments (0)
• Teacher Appreciation Day - Posted on 6 May 2008 - Comments (1)
• Earth Day 2008 Roundup - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (0)

Animals

• Langley’s Critter Care Wildlife Refuge Holds Fund-raising Open House - Posted on 17 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Fundraising for Animal Shelters - Posted on 13 December 2006 - Comments (0)

Arts

• Youth Orchestra Fundraising Event a Success - Posted on 12 April 2007 - Comments (0)

Children

• Powerful Video: JDRF - Posted on 4 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• World Vision - Storytelling in Multimedia - Posted on 27 May 2008 - Comments (0)
• Taylor’s Angels 5K Run Benefits Children with Cancer - Posted on 4 March 2008 - Comments (0)
• 11-Year Old Holds Fundraising Carnival For Birthday To Raise Money For Infants - Posted on 27 August 2007 - Comments (0)
• Minature Cars Race Raise Money to Prevent Child Abuse - Posted on 13 August 2007 - Comments (0)

Disaster Relief

• Students Raise $6K for Tsunami Relief - Posted on 3 June 2005 - Comments (0)
• World Vision Responds to Tsunami - Posted on 7 January 2005 - Comments (0)
• Corporate Donations for Tsunami Relief - Posted on 5 January 2005 - Comments (0)
• Governments Donate Big for Tsunami Relief - Posted on 5 January 2005 - Comments (0)
• Donations for Asian Relief - Posted on 4 January 2005 - Comments (0)

Education

• Teacher Appreciation Day - Posted on 6 May 2008 - Comments (1)
• The Perfect Fundraiser For Libraries: Used Book Sales - Posted on 11 October 2007 - Comments (0)
• School Raffle Fundraiser Success Story - Posted on 18 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• New England Country Fair Benefits Schools - Posted on 3 October 2005 - Comments (0)
• Caribbean Carnival Parade Raises Funds for School - Posted on 2 March 2005 - Comments (0)

Environment

• Earth Day 2008 Roundup - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (0)
• Reusable Grocery Bags as a Fundraiser - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (6)

Health

• Fundraising for Cancer Related Non Profits - Posted on 12 June 2008 - Comments (2)
• Powerful Video: JDRF - Posted on 4 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• World Vision - Storytelling in Multimedia - Posted on 27 May 2008 - Comments (0)
• Taylor’s Angels 5K Run Benefits Children with Cancer - Posted on 4 March 2008 - Comments (0)
• Raising Money for Individuals with Health Conditions - Posted on 25 February 2008 - Comments (0)

Expert Advice

• Succeed at Fundraising Despite a Recession - Posted on 1 July 2008 - Comments (0)
• Audio: Introduction to cMarket Online Fundraising Auctions - Posted on 30 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Why People Give - Posted on 27 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• Resource Roundup: Connecting with Young Supporters - Posted on 13 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Social Media, Networks for Non Profits - Posted on 6 June 2008 - Comments (0)

Book Reviews

• Looking For ‘Thank You’ Ideas? 121 Recognition Ideas for Donors, Volunteers and Members by Stevenson, Inc. - Posted on 23 August 2007 - Comments (2)
• Becoming a World Changing Organization Requires Going Through “The Dip” - Posted on 13 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Fundraising on eBay – An Interview with author Jill Finlayson - Posted on 22 March 2007 - Comments (0)
• Make Friends & Raise Funds with a Fundraising Houseparty - Posted on 7 November 2006 - Comments (0)

Interviews

• Audio: Introduction to cMarket Online Fundraising Auctions - Posted on 30 June 2008 - Comments (0)

Q&A

• Tax Deductible Amount for Tickets, Events with Donations - Posted on 27 March 2008 - Comments (0)
• Additional Non Profit Accounting Guidelines - Posted on 1 August 2007 - Comments (0)
• Special Event Tickets: Determining Tax Deductible Amounts - Posted on 20 March 2007 - Comments (0)

Resource Roundup

• Resource Roundup: Why People Give - Posted on 27 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• Resource Roundup: Connecting with Young Supporters - Posted on 13 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Social Media, Networks for Non Profits - Posted on 6 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Online Donations; Online Fundraising Strategies - Posted on 30 May 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: What’s Your Story? - Posted on 23 May 2008 - Comments (0)

Seminars & Training

• Non Profits Need to Keep Computer Equipment & Skills Updated - Posted on 1 February 2008 - Comments (2)
• Strategic Planning for 2008 - Teleseminar Feb. 19 - Posted on 1 February 2008 - Comments (0)
• Golf Tournament Teleseminar January 31st - Posted on 17 January 2008 - Comments (0)
• Teleseminar - High Imact Non Profts January 10th - Posted on 3 January 2008 - Comments (0)
• Kim Klein Webinar: How to Raise $50K in 6 Weeks, Nov 6th - Posted on 25 October 2007 - Comments (0)

Fundraising Events

• Three Important Steps to Planning a Charity Golf Outing - Posted on 2 July 2008 - Comments (0)
• Audio: Introduction to cMarket Online Fundraising Auctions - Posted on 30 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Fundraising for Cancer Related Non Profits - Posted on 12 June 2008 - Comments (2)
• Reusable Grocery Bags as a Fundraiser - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (6)
• Fundraising Myth: If You Build It They Will Come - Posted on 3 April 2008 - Comments (2)

Athletic Events

• How to Organize a 5K Run / Walk - Posted on 13 March 2008 - Comments (8)
• Taylor’s Angels 5K Run Benefits Children with Cancer - Posted on 4 March 2008 - Comments (0)
• New Social Network for Charity Walks, Runs, & Cycling - Posted on 20 February 2008 - Comments (2)
• Tennis Tournaments a Successful Fundraiser in Any Season - Posted on 7 September 2007 - Comments (0)
• Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts 54 mile “Poker Run” Motorcycle Race for Charity - Posted on 21 August 2007 - Comments (0)

Auctions

• Audio: Introduction to cMarket Online Fundraising Auctions - Posted on 30 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Advantages to a Silent Auction Fundraiser - Posted on 19 February 2008 - Comments (2)
• The Five Essential Elements of a Successful Silent Auction - Posted on 7 January 2008 - Comments (0)
• Raise the Paddle Special Appeal - Posted on 14 September 2007 - Comments (0)
• Using the Bell Curve in Auctions - Posted on 3 September 2007 - Comments (0)

Live Auctions

• Raise the Paddle Special Appeal - Posted on 14 September 2007 - Comments (0)
• Using the Bell Curve in Auctions - Posted on 3 September 2007 - Comments (0)
• Charity Auctions - A Basic Primer - Posted on 10 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Keep A Child Alive Holds Charity Auction For First iPhone - Posted on 9 July 2007 - Comments (0)

Online Auctions

• Audio: Introduction to cMarket Online Fundraising Auctions - Posted on 30 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Online Auction Tools - A Review from Idealware - Posted on 31 July 2007 - Comments (1)
• cMarket: The Leading Online Auction Platform for Non Profits - Posted on 26 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Charity Auctions - A Basic Primer - Posted on 10 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Keep A Child Alive Holds Charity Auction For First iPhone - Posted on 9 July 2007 - Comments (0)

Silent Auctions

• Advantages to a Silent Auction Fundraiser - Posted on 19 February 2008 - Comments (2)
• The Five Essential Elements of a Successful Silent Auction - Posted on 7 January 2008 - Comments (0)
• Middleton, Idaho Holds Fund-raiser to Support Family Featured on “Extreme Home Makeover” - Posted on 19 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Preview of Latest Harry Potter Film Raises $140,000 for Make A Wish and Pediatric Oncology - Posted on 16 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Charity Auctions - A Basic Primer - Posted on 10 July 2007 - Comments (0)

Dinners

• Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts 54 mile “Poker Run” Motorcycle Race for Charity - Posted on 21 August 2007 - Comments (0)
• Burrito Bingo F-U-N Fundraiser for Golden Eagle Pony Baseball - Posted on 17 August 2007 - Comments (0)
• Belgian Waffle Fundraiser - Posted on 7 August 2007 - Comments (0)
• Creative Spaghetti Dinner Fund-raiser Menu Ideas - Posted on 24 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Middleton, Idaho Holds Fund-raiser to Support Family Featured on “Extreme Home Makeover” - Posted on 19 July 2007 - Comments (0)

Fundraising Ideas

• Fundraising for Cancer Related Non Profits - Posted on 12 June 2008 - Comments (2)
• Reusable Grocery Bags as a Fundraiser - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (6)
• The Perfect Fundraiser For Libraries: Used Book Sales - Posted on 11 October 2007 - Comments (0)
• “Just One Penny” Can Mean Great Fund-raising Dollars for Your Organization - Posted on 5 October 2007 - Comments (0)
• The Canary Foundation CXO and Celebrity Go-Kart Challenge Event - Posted on 1 October 2007 - Comments (4)

Fun Fundraisers

• The Canary Foundation CXO and Celebrity Go-Kart Challenge Event - Posted on 1 October 2007 - Comments (4)
• North Lake, WI Mystery Writer Holds Fundraiser For Local Library - Posted on 28 September 2007 - Comments (0)
• 12th Annual Used Book Sale to Benefit Mississauga Symphony in Canada held Thursday, Sept 19th through Sunday, Sept 23rd - Posted on 21 September 2007 - Comments (2)
• Race to Erase Homelessness Event to be Held September 15th in Canada - Posted on 29 August 2007 - Comments (0)
• 11-Year Old Holds Fundraising Carnival For Birthday To Raise Money For Infants - Posted on 27 August 2007 - Comments (0)

Recycling

• Cell Phone Recycling Fundraisers - Posted on 10 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Temple Beth Sholom – Raising Funds Simply With Recycling - Posted on 14 June 2007 - Comments (0)
• Recycling Fundraiser a Success - Posted on 13 March 2007 - Comments (0)
• Enter to Win an iPod by Registering with Funding Factory - Posted on 20 February 2007 - Comments (0)
• Recycle Printer Cartridges & Raise Funds - Posted on 16 January 2007 - Comments (0)

Garage Sales

• Garage Sale Signs - Posted on 30 May 2006 - Comments (0)
• Garage Sale Articles From Club Mom - Posted on 18 May 2006 - Comments (0)
• Garage Sale Fundraiser - Posted on 17 August 2005 - Comments (0)

Golf Tournaments

• Three Important Steps to Planning a Charity Golf Outing - Posted on 2 July 2008 - Comments (0)
• Charity Golf Tournaments - Posted on 7 April 2006 - Comments (0)
• Golf Fundraiser Benefits Make a Wish Foundation - Posted on 5 July 2004 - Comments (0)

Fundraising Products

• Reusable Grocery Bags as a Fundraiser - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (6)
• Raffle FAQ - Posted on 28 January 2008 - Comments (0)
• Special Football Seating at Burlington High School Benefits Great River Hospice in Iowa - Posted on 19 September 2007 - Comments (0)
• School Raffle Fundraiser Success Story - Posted on 18 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Eighth Grader Holds Beanie Baby Fundraiser for Restoration Ministries - Posted on 2 July 2007 - Comments (1)

Discount Programs

• FastTrack Fundraising: The Discount Card Experts - Posted on 8 June 2007 - Comments (0)
• Custom Discount Card Fundraiser Program - Posted on 27 July 2006 - Comments (0)
• Pizza Card Fundraiser - Posted on 5 July 2006 - Comments (0)
• Entertainment Book Fundraiser - Posted on 7 August 2005 - Comments (6)

Food

• World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser - Posted on 31 December 2006 - Comments (5)
• Hershey Bar Fundraisers - Posted on 16 October 2006 - Comments (0)
• Frozen Pizza Fundraiser - Posted on 6 July 2006 - Comments (0)
• Pizza Card Fundraiser - Posted on 5 July 2006 - Comments (0)
• Popcorn Fundraisers Benefit Scouting Programs - Posted on 3 July 2006 - Comments (0)

Gift Items

• Candle Fundraisers - Posted on 24 April 2005 - Comments (0)

Magazines

• Online Magazine Fundraiser - Posted on 29 April 2005 - Comments (0)
• Online Magazine Fundraising Program - Posted on 11 January 2005 - Comments (0)

Raffles

• Raffle FAQ - Posted on 28 January 2008 - Comments (0)
• Special Football Seating at Burlington High School Benefits Great River Hospice in Iowa - Posted on 19 September 2007 - Comments (0)
• School Raffle Fundraiser Success Story - Posted on 18 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Eighth Grader Holds Beanie Baby Fundraiser for Restoration Ministries - Posted on 2 July 2007 - Comments (1)
• Raffle Prizes: Getting Prizes for Your Raffle - Posted on 9 May 2007 - Comments (0)

Letters

• Resource Roundup: Support from the Business Community - Posted on 14 March 2008 - Comments (1)
• 10 Reasons to Contact Donors Other Than to Ask for Money - Posted on 10 March 2008 - Comments (1)
• Looking For ‘Thank You’ Ideas? 121 Recognition Ideas for Donors, Volunteers and Members by Stevenson, Inc. - Posted on 23 August 2007 - Comments (2)
• Ten Ways to Energize Your Thank You letters - Posted on 21 June 2007 - Comments (0)
• Thanking & Listening to Donors - Posted on 22 May 2007 - Comments (0)

Corporate Sponsors

• Resource Roundup: Support from the Business Community - Posted on 14 March 2008 - Comments (1)

Donation Letters

• 10 Reasons to Contact Donors Other Than to Ask for Money - Posted on 10 March 2008 - Comments (1)
• Writing Fundraising Donation Letters - Posted on 14 May 2006 - Comments (0)
• The “Three R’s” of Fundraising Letters - Posted on 6 March 2006 - Comments (0)
• Example Fundraising Letter - Jeans Day Campaign - Posted on 19 January 2006 - Comments (0)
• 7 Strategies for Writing Fundraising Letters - Posted on 11 October 2005 - Comments (0)

Sample Letters

• Fundraising Donation Letter Template - Posted on 16 July 2006 - Comments (0)
• Example Fundraising Letter - Jeans Day Campaign - Posted on 19 January 2006 - Comments (0)
• Thank You Letter Template for Charitable Donations - Posted on 23 July 2005 - Comments (1)
• Team in Training Fundraising Letters - Posted on 27 May 2005 - Comments (0)

Thank You Letters

• 10 Reasons to Contact Donors Other Than to Ask for Money - Posted on 10 March 2008 - Comments (1)
• Looking For ‘Thank You’ Ideas? 121 Recognition Ideas for Donors, Volunteers and Members by Stevenson, Inc. - Posted on 23 August 2007 - Comments (2)
• Ten Ways to Energize Your Thank You letters - Posted on 21 June 2007 - Comments (0)
• Thanking & Listening to Donors - Posted on 22 May 2007 - Comments (0)
• Thanking Donors On A Dime - Posted on 10 February 2006 - Comments (0)

News

• New Website Design - What do you think? - Posted on 7 July 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Why People Give - Posted on 27 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• Fundraising for Cancer Related Non Profits - Posted on 12 June 2008 - Comments (2)
• Recession Proof Fundraising - Posted on 12 June 2008 - Comments (2)
• Interview with Mike Robbins: The Power of Appreciation for Non Profits - Posted on 10 June 2008 - Comments (0)

Strategies

• Succeed at Fundraising Despite a Recession - Posted on 1 July 2008 - Comments (0)
• Audio: Introduction to cMarket Online Fundraising Auctions - Posted on 30 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Why People Give - Posted on 27 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• When Foundations Say “No” - Posted on 26 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• 3 Publications Every Non Profit Office Should Subscribe To - Posted on 18 June 2008 - Comments (0)

Communications

• When Foundations Say “No” - Posted on 26 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• 3 Publications Every Non Profit Office Should Subscribe To - Posted on 18 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Connecting with Young Supporters - Posted on 13 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Interview with Mike Robbins: The Power of Appreciation for Non Profits - Posted on 10 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Social Media, Networks for Non Profits - Posted on 6 June 2008 - Comments (0)

Donor Relationships

• Resource Roundup: Why People Give - Posted on 27 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• When Foundations Say “No” - Posted on 26 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• 3 Publications Every Non Profit Office Should Subscribe To - Posted on 18 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Connecting with Young Supporters - Posted on 13 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Interview with Mike Robbins: The Power of Appreciation for Non Profits - Posted on 10 June 2008 - Comments (0)

Grants

• When Foundations Say “No” - Posted on 26 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Myths About Foundation Funding - Posted on 24 April 2008 - Comments (0)
• Grants for Children with a Life-Threatening Medical Condition - Posted on 9 April 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Grants - Posted on 8 February 2008 - Comments (0)
• Grants for Rural Based Non Profits - Posted on 10 August 2007 - Comments (2)

Online Fundraising

• Audio: Introduction to cMarket Online Fundraising Auctions - Posted on 30 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Social Media, Networks for Non Profits - Posted on 6 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Powerful Video: JDRF - Posted on 4 June 2008 - Comments (1)
• Resource Roundup: Online Donations; Online Fundraising Strategies - Posted on 30 May 2008 - Comments (0)
• Fundraising Myth: Advertising and Marketing Are Too Expensive for Our Organization - Posted on 17 April 2008 - Comments (0)

Publicity

• Fundraising Myth: Advertising and Marketing Are Too Expensive for Our Organization - Posted on 17 April 2008 - Comments (0)
• 27 Story Ideas for Your Non Profit’s Newsletter - Posted on 11 March 2008 - Comments (1)
• Can Publicity Alone Raise Funds? - Posted on 5 July 2007 - Comments (0)
• Powerful Press Release Distribution Tips - Posted on 16 May 2007 - Comments (0)
• Radio Publicity for Your Organization or Fundraiser - Posted on 21 February 2007 - Comments (0)

Press Releases

• Powerful Press Release Distribution Tips - Posted on 16 May 2007 - Comments (0)
• Press Release How-To Course - Posted on 6 February 2006 - Comments (0)
• Online Press Releases - Free Audio - Posted on 17 January 2006 - Comments (0)
• Online Publicity for Fundraising Events – Part 1: Other Websites - Posted on 12 January 2006 - Comments (0)

Volunteers

• Resource Roundup: Connecting with Young Supporters - Posted on 13 June 2008 - Comments (0)
• Volunteer Appreciation, Part II - Posted on 29 May 2008 - Comments (2)
• Volunteer Appreciation, Part I - Posted on 28 May 2008 - Comments (1)
• Showing Appreciation to Board Members - Posted on 19 May 2008 - Comments (2)
• The Appreciation Challenge - Posted on 12 May 2008 - Comments (0)

Boards

• Showing Appreciation to Board Members - Posted on 19 May 2008 - Comments (2)
• The Appreciation Challenge - Posted on 12 May 2008 - Comments (0)
• The Myth of the “Selfless Volunteer” - Posted on 10 April 2008 - Comments (0)
• Nonprofit Leadership Development-Where is the best place to practice leadership skills? - Posted on 6 March 2008 - Comments (0)
• Resource Roundup: Volunteering - Posted on 22 February 2008 - Comments (0)

Video

• Powerful Video: JDRF - Posted on 4 June 2008 - Comments (1)