In the first article in this series we discussed 5 general reasons why people donate to charitable causes. Beyond the general reasons that we’ve already discussed it’s critical that your fundraising team consider why an individual would be motivated to give to your group in particular. Here are five of the top reasons that someone […]

This grantwriting seminar shares proven techniques to turn grant proposal “ugly ducklings” into “beautiful swans”.  The Get Your Grant With A Proposal Makeover seminar is presented by Cheryl A. Clarke, JD and Susan Fox, CFRE, they are also the authors of the book, Grant Proposal Makeover: Transform Your Request from No to Yes This seminar […]

The goal for an auction is to raise money, plain and simple. However, at many auctions, the catalog of items for bid may number far less than the number of attendees at the event. Hosting a Raise the Paddle Special Appeal will encourage every attendee to give a little extra at the event.

We’d like to find out what fundraising information is of most interest to you! In addition to adding more free articles each month, we’ll also be releasing several brand new Step by Step Fundraising Guides this fall. (tentatively set to release in early November). Our first new eBook will focus exclusively on Silent Auctions and […]

Tennis tournaments are popular all over the country for one simple reason: tennis is a popular sport. Both adults and children play tennis with great enthusiasm. Athletic fundraisers such as walkathons, golf tournaments and cycling events are also quite popular. People like events that keep them active, offer an opportunity to be social with people […]

You have to admire a fundraising seminar that is subtitled “Robin Hood Marketing Online”. This seminar Fundraising With Corporate Savvy, is instructed by Ms. Katya Andresen. Andresen is the Vice President of Marketing for Network for Good. This seminar will help nonprofit organizations find supporters and donors on the world wide web. This free recording […]

Former President Bill Clinton has written a book about people helping other people. Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World was published by Random House on Tuesday, September 4th. Clinton has appeared on Oprah and the Late Show with David Letterman this week to talk about his new book. According to Random House, […]