This afternoon I created a screen capture video of the random drawing. Everyone who completed the recent survey (which ended last Friday) was eligible to win. 10 ebooks were given away plus one lucky person got a  $100 donation to charity. Were you one of the lucky winners? View this short video to find out […]

There are so many aspects to planning a fundraising event. Determining the ticket price and what portion of the ticket is tax deductible for attendees is one of those many details. Your article about determining the tax deductible portion of fundraising event tickets was very helpful. However, I’m wondering if any of the information you […]

Step Fundraising & Charity Mile are sponsoring a survey to find out what questions you have about fundraising. Ten randomly drawn entries will win a free ebook and one lucky entry will win a $100 donation to their charity of choice. Whether you are planning a fundraising event, other type of fundraiser or don’t know […]

This month Roger Carr of the Everyday Giving blog brought together several experts who all weighed in on the topic of fundraising events. Christopher Scott offers six concisely written, practical tips for planning a fundraising event. These are extremely essential and I couldn’t have said it better myself. Read all Six Tips for Leaders of […]

This week’s roundup features a variety links related to garnering support for your cause from the business community. 6 Tips for Creating Successful Nonprofit/Business Partnerships from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Stanford University Fundraising Secret #14: Don’t be hard on local businesses from Fundraising Coach Marc Pitman The Single Best Way to Turn Local Businesses […]

Would you like organize a 5K, walk-a-thon, bowling tournament or other athletic fundraiser? Here are several articles with some great tips on how to plan a 5K run or walk: Taylor’s Angels 5K Run Benefits Children with Cancer March for Markley 2 Mile Run/Walk Caribbean Carnival Parade Raises Funds for School    

The question is simple, what have you given in return to those who make financial donations to your organization? No, I don’t mean little chotchkies, pens or mailing labels. Maybe it sounds backwards even, “they are supposed to give to us!” But giving, as in any relationship, is a two way street. Here are three […]