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I Don’t Know Why We Didn’t Raise More Money - Posted on 15 May 2013 - Comments (1)
7 Fundraising Tips - Posted on 5 March 2012 - Comments (0)
Simple Volleyball Fundraising - Posted on 2 January 2012 - Comments (0)
The Best Non Profit Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 22 December 2011 - Comments (0)
5 Reasons You Should Collaborate with Another Non-profit in 2011- Part I - Posted on 9 December 2010 - Comments (1)
Event Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 29 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Getting Businesses to Join Your Discount Programs - Posted on 27 September 2010 - Comments (0)

Blogging

Blogs vs. Facebook for Nonprofits, by Gayle Thorsen - Posted on 14 November 2011 - Comments (2)
Your nonprofit doesn’t need a blog, by Joanna Miles - Posted on 26 April 2011 - Comments (0)
Cultivate new supporters fast: A five-week “on-boarding” plan for nonprofits, By Gayle Thorsen - Posted on 16 March 2011 - Comments (2)
Did I Really Write That? A Facebook Faux Pas… - Posted on 19 February 2011 - Comments (3)
Roundup: Internet Strategies for Nonprofits - Posted on 19 February 2010 - Comments (0)
Blogging for Online Fundraising Success - Posted on 12 November 2009 - Comments (0)
Examples of Great NonProfit Websites & Blogs - Posted on 30 October 2008 - Comments (0)

Boards

Activity Based Fundraisers Booming - Posted on 7 March 2012 - Comments (0)
Want Better Meetings? Know when NOT to meet, by Maureen Carruthers - Posted on 11 November 2011 - Comments (1)
How Often Should a Board Meet? by Gayle Gifford - Posted on 10 November 2011 - Comments (1)
Seven Secrets to Great Nonprofit Leadership, by Pamela Grow - Posted on 11 October 2011 - Comments (0)
What does your Board Treasurer do? by Gayle Gifford - Posted on 7 October 2011 - Comments (1)
Boards Behaving Badly - Posted on 25 September 2011 - Comments (1)
Past time to evaluate your new Executive Director? By Gayle Gifford - Posted on 19 September 2011 - Comments (0)

Book Reviews

Black Friday – Cyber Monday Sale, by Marc A. Pitman - Posted on 26 November 2011 - Comments (0)
Event Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 29 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Free Online Fundraising eBooks: Download These Today - Posted on 10 December 2008 - Comments (0)
Looking For ‘Thank You’ Ideas? 121 Recognition Ideas for Donors, Volunteers and Members - 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 (2)

Brochure Fundraisers

Fast Adoption Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (1)
School Candle Fundraiser - Posted on 7 June 2012 - Comments (1)
50 Percent Profit Cookie Dough Fundraisers - Posted on 4 June 2012 - Comments (0)
Are People Tired of Cookie Dough Fundraisers? - Posted on 10 February 2012 - Comments (0)
Flower Power Fundraising - Posted on 16 January 2012 - Comments (8)
Choosing the Right Cookies for Fundraisers - Posted on 7 December 2011 - Comments (0)
Gift Wrap and Holiday Fundraisers - Posted on 3 October 2010 - Comments (0)

Cause Marketing

Record Fundraising for Salvation Army - Posted on 2 February 2012 - Comments (0)
Ideas for Church Fundraisers - Posted on 16 January 2012 - Comments (0)
Why Don’t They Care? By Kirsten Bullock - Posted on 17 October 2011 - Comments (0)
The Oldest Trick in the Book - Posted on 10 September 2011 - Comments (0)
Delivering the Goods: Use This Crafty Corporate Marketing Concept to Present Your Auction Gala Gift Bags, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 6 May 2011 - Comments (0)
Raise More Money with Mission-Centered Fundraising - Posted on 29 July 2010 - Comments (5)
Guide to Cause Marketing: Partnerships for Fundraising, Marketing Success - Posted on 13 October 2009 - Comments (7)

Causes

Why Are Spring School Fundraisers Less Effective? - Posted on 16 January 2014 - Comments (0)
Thinking about Disaster Relief Fundraising - Posted on 24 April 2013 - Comments (0)
Green Fundraising for Church Groups - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (2)
Fast Adoption Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (1)
Fundraising New and Exciting Again - Posted on 27 February 2013 - Comments (0)
Read-a-thons Can Raise Lots of Money - Posted on 19 February 2013 - Comments (1)
Food Fundraisers Revisited - Posted on 26 September 2012 - Comments (0)

Children

Fast Adoption Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (1)
Food Fundraisers Revisited - Posted on 26 September 2012 - Comments (0)
Fundraising Ideas for Kids - Posted on 20 September 2012 - Comments (0)
Do Prizes Produce Better School Fundraising Results? - Posted on 14 June 2012 - Comments (0)
Students Raise More than $50,000 - Posted on 13 June 2012 - Comments (1)
See where the good goes - Posted on 23 August 2010 - Comments (2)
Oscar Winning Documentary Profiles The Smile Train, a Charity that provides life changing surgeries for children - Posted on 23 February 2009 - Comments (1)

Communications

Seven Secrets to Great Nonprofit Leadership, by Pamela Grow - Posted on 11 October 2011 - Comments (0)
10 Time Management Tips for Nonprofit Communicators, by Gayle Thorsen - Posted on 28 August 2011 - Comments (0)
What are the Traits You Most Admire in Your Non-Profit Colleagues? - Posted on 7 August 2011 - Comments (4)
Fundraising is like a Waldorf Salad, by Marc Pitman - Posted on 27 May 2011 - Comments (0)
10 Reasons to Contact Donors Other Than to Ask for Money - Posted on 29 April 2011 - Comments (3)
10 Ways a Team-Building Retreat Can Benefit Your Non-profit Staff- Part II - Posted on 26 January 2011 - Comments (1)
A Team Building Horror Story- Can You Spot the Problem? - Posted on 23 January 2011 - Comments (0)

Corporate Sponsorships

Guide to Cause Marketing: Partnerships for Fundraising, Marketing Success - Posted on 13 October 2009 - Comments (7)
Sponsor Focus & Creativity the Keys to Corporate Sponsorship Success - Posted on 8 April 2009 - Comments (0)
Role of Corporate Sponsors at Special Events - Posted on 16 July 2008 - Comments (4)
Roundup: Support from the Business Community - Posted on 14 March 2008 - Comments (1)
Sip for the Cure – A Lesson in Corporate Partnerships - Posted on 5 October 2005 - Comments (0)
Corporate – NPO Partnerships - Posted on 11 March 2005 - Comments (3)
Getting Corporate Sponsors - Posted on 8 February 2005 - Comments (0)

Dinners

What to Do When You Fail to Meet Your Fundraising Goal - Posted on 13 January 2011 - Comments (1)
21 Fundraising Success Stories: Be Inspired, Learn by Example - Posted on 10 August 2009 - Comments (2)
Children’s Hospital Benefit a Great Success - Posted on 18 February 2009 - Comments (4)
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 (1)

Disaster Relief

Thinking about Disaster Relief Fundraising - Posted on 24 April 2013 - Comments (0)
See where the good goes - Posted on 23 August 2010 - Comments (2)
Today Show Helps Rebuild Galveston, TX after Hurricane - Posted on 29 June 2009 - Comments (0)
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 (1)
Governments Donate Big for Tsunami Relief - Posted on 5 January 2005 - Comments (0)

Discount Programs

School District Reports Soft Discount Fundraising Card Sales - Posted on 21 February 2012 - Comments (1)
Awareness Bracelet Selling Secrets - Posted on 8 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Local Favorites Discount Cards - Posted on 3 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Restaurant Gift Card Fundraisers - Posted on 24 August 2010 - Comments (0)
Custom Discount Card Fundraiser Program - Posted on 27 July 2010 - Comments (0)
Entertainment Book Fundraiser, 2009 Books Available - Posted on 17 December 2008 - Comments (6)
Scratchcard Fundraiser - Posted on 29 September 2008 - Comments (0)

Donation Fundraisers

4 Simple Steps to Asking Individuals for Donations, by Amy Eisenstein - Posted on 4 October 2011 - Comments (1)
Crowd Funding Website - Posted on 28 July 2011 - Comments (0)
Scratch and Give Fundraisers - Posted on 24 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Online Donations - Posted on 21 September 2010 - Comments (3)
Spinners Fundraisers - Posted on 28 August 2010 - Comments (1)

Donation Letters

10 Reasons to Contact Donors Other Than to Ask for Money - Posted on 29 April 2011 - Comments (3)
5 Components of a Well-Written Fundraising Letter - Posted on 31 December 2010 - Comments (4)
8 Things to Admire about Jimmy Wales’ Appeal Letter for Wikipedia - Posted on 24 December 2010 - Comments (3)
Top 10 Ways to Screw up Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign - Posted on 4 November 2009 - Comments (0)
Attention Getting Openings for Fundraising Letters - Posted on 29 September 2009 - Comments (6)
Personalize Fundraising Letters: 3 Ways for Even Small Nonprofits to Go Pro - Posted on 10 September 2009 - Comments (0)
The “Three R’s” of Fundraising Letters - Posted on 17 August 2009 - Comments (0)

Donor Relationships

How Simple Development Systems Will Create Sustainable Funding, by Pamela Grow - Posted on 16 November 2011 - Comments (4)
Leverage Your Alumni for Organizational Development - Posted on 26 October 2011 - Comments (0)
Recession-proof Fundraising, by Marc A. Pitman - Posted on 21 October 2011 - Comments (0)
Why Don’t They Care? By Kirsten Bullock - Posted on 17 October 2011 - Comments (0)
Nonprofits: Create “customer pathways” to build loyalty, by Gayle Thorseon - Posted on 14 October 2011 - Comments (0)
4 Simple Steps to Asking Individuals for Donations, by Amy Eisenstein - Posted on 4 October 2011 - Comments (1)
Finding a Few Good Prospects, by Kirsten Bullock - Posted on 23 September 2011 - Comments (0)

Education

Why Are Spring School Fundraisers Less Effective? - Posted on 16 January 2014 - Comments (0)
Read-a-thons Can Raise Lots of Money - Posted on 19 February 2013 - Comments (1)
Do Prizes Produce Better School Fundraising Results? - Posted on 14 June 2012 - Comments (0)
State’s junk food ban could take bite out of school fundraisers - Posted on 7 May 2012 - Comments (1)
Holiday Shops Can Be A Win-Win For Students And Fundraising Groups - Posted on 18 January 2012 - Comments (0)
Student Ambassadors Program - Posted on 3 January 2012 - Comments (0)
Developing Your Sorority Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 9 December 2011 - Comments (0)

Environment

Green Fundraising for Church Groups - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (2)
Fundraising Has Gone Green - Posted on 10 January 2012 - Comments (0)
Earth Day 2008 Roundup - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (0)
Reusable Grocery Bags as a Fundraiser - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (9)

Expert Advice

Why Are Spring School Fundraisers Less Effective? - Posted on 16 January 2014 - Comments (0)
I Don’t Know Why We Didn’t Raise More Money - Posted on 15 May 2013 - Comments (1)
Fundraising New and Exciting Again - Posted on 27 February 2013 - Comments (0)
Food Fundraisers Revisited - Posted on 26 September 2012 - Comments (0)
Fundraising Ideas for Kids - Posted on 20 September 2012 - Comments (0)
There Are People Who Will Steal Your Fundraising Cash - Posted on 18 July 2012 - Comments (0)
Do Prizes Produce Better School Fundraising Results? - Posted on 14 June 2012 - Comments (0)

Food / Candy Fundraisers

Food Fundraisers Revisited - Posted on 26 September 2012 - Comments (0)
50 Percent Profit Cookie Dough Fundraisers - Posted on 4 June 2012 - Comments (0)
State’s junk food ban could take bite out of school fundraisers - Posted on 7 May 2012 - Comments (1)
Cookie Dough Fundraisers to Try - Posted on 2 May 2012 - Comments (0)
Candy Fundraisers Can Raise Lots of Money - Posted on 8 February 2012 - Comments (0)
Lollipop Fundraising Companies - Posted on 6 February 2012 - Comments (0)
Candy School Fundraisers - Posted on 31 January 2012 - Comments (0)

Fun Fundraisers

Fundraising Toolbar (Yahoo) - Posted on 18 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Creative Cooking Kits - Posted on 12 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Scented Candle Fundraiser - Posted on 9 September 2010 - Comments (1)
Awareness Bracelet Selling Secrets - Posted on 8 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Fridge Frame Fundraisers - Posted on 7 September 2010 - Comments (0)
Fundraising Bracelets - Posted on 5 September 2010 - Comments (1)
Smencil Fundraisers - Posted on 1 September 2010 - Comments (0)

Fundraising Events

Do it Yourself Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 31 May 2012 - Comments (1)
Even Towns Look for Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 16 March 2012 - Comments (0)
Holiday Shops Can Be A Win-Win For Students And Fundraising Groups - Posted on 18 January 2012 - Comments (0)
Big Sports Team Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 21 December 2011 - Comments (0)
Golf Fundraising Suggestions - Posted on 16 December 2011 - Comments (0)
Getting your Charity Auction Volunteers to Buy-in and Work, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 26 November 2011 - Comments (0)
Insurance for your benefit auction ain’t a bad idea, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 24 October 2011 - Comments (0)

Fundraising Ideas

Why Are Spring School Fundraisers Less Effective? - Posted on 16 January 2014 - Comments (0)
Green Fundraising for Church Groups - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (2)
Fast Adoption Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (1)
Food Fundraisers Revisited - Posted on 26 September 2012 - Comments (0)
Fundraising Ideas for Kids - Posted on 20 September 2012 - Comments (0)
School Candle Fundraiser - Posted on 7 June 2012 - Comments (1)
50 Percent Profit Cookie Dough Fundraisers - Posted on 4 June 2012 - 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

Golf Fundraising Suggestions - Posted on 16 December 2011 - Comments (0)
Interview with Director Of Golf at Treetops Resort, Gaylord, Michigan - Posted on 9 March 2011 - Comments (0)
5 Money-Making Games to Play at your Next Golf Outing - Posted on 23 July 2008 - Comments (1)
5 Reasons Why a Golf Outing Can Benefit your Non-Profit - Posted on 9 July 2008 - Comments (3)
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)

Grants

How Simple Development Systems Will Create Sustainable Funding, by Pamela Grow - Posted on 16 November 2011 - Comments (4)
The Grant Writing Hall of Shame by Betsy Baker - Posted on 8 November 2011 - Comments (0)
Six Critical Things to Look For in a Foundation’s 990 For Successful Grant Funding, by Pamela Grow - Posted on 2 November 2011 - Comments (0)
The #1 Thing Keeping You From What You Want, by Betsy Baker - Posted on 5 October 2011 - Comments (0)
Oh, The Places You’ll Go Writing Grants, by Betsy Baker - Posted on 14 September 2011 - Comments (0)
How much should you request in your foundation grant proposal? By Pamela Grow - Posted on 25 August 2011 - Comments (0)
You’ve Gotta Have a Plan! 3 Tips to Develop Winning Grant Proposals, by Betsy Baker - Posted on 24 August 2011 - Comments (0)

Green Fundraising

Green Fundraising for Church Groups - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (2)
Reusable Grocery Bags as a Fundraiser - Posted on 25 April 2008 - Comments (9)
Cell Phone Recycling Fundraisers - Posted on 10 July 2007 - Comments (5)
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)
Recycle Printer Cartridges & Raise Funds - Posted on 16 January 2007 - Comments (0)
Inkjet Recovery and Recycling: A Good Fit for Your Organization? - Posted on 28 June 2006 - Comments (0)

Health

State’s junk food ban could take bite out of school fundraisers - Posted on 7 May 2012 - Comments (1)
Fundraising to Help Find a Cure for Cancer - Posted on 4 January 2012 - Comments (0)
Healthy Fundraising in Schools - Posted on 14 December 2011 - Comments (1)
See where the good goes - Posted on 23 August 2010 - Comments (2)
6 Steps to Online Fundraising for Medical Costs - Posted on 26 May 2010 - Comments (12)
Does Stigma Impact Your Fundraising Efforts? - Posted on 22 February 2010 - Comments (1)
Breast Cancer Fundraiser Items – Think Pink! - Posted on 3 September 2009 - Comments (2)

Housing

Valentine’s Day Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity - Posted on 15 January 2009 - Comments (0)
Race to Erase Homelessness Event to be Held September 15th in Canada - Posted on 29 August 2007 - Comments (0)

Hunger Relief

Food Banks Beating the Fundraising Odds in a Tough Economy - Posted on 26 April 2010 - Comments (4)
eTapestry Helps Food Bank Recover From Disaster - Posted on 16 September 2009 - Comments (2)
Roundup: Food Banks Stepping Up Efforts; Fundraising - Posted on 15 May 2009 - Comments (6)
Roundup: Raising Funds to Feed the Hungry - Posted on 17 October 2008 - Comments (2)

Interviews

Interview with Director Of Golf at Treetops Resort, Gaylord, Michigan - Posted on 9 March 2011 - Comments (0)
How to Get Auction Item Donations (Without Cold Calling!) - Posted on 23 July 2009 - Comments (0)
Relationship Based Fundraising: An Interview with Marc Pitman - Posted on 5 August 2005 - Comments (0)

Letters

3 Tips for Effective Fundraising Letters By Marc Pitman - Posted on 22 September 2011 - Comments (0)
10 Reasons to Contact Donors Other Than to Ask for Money - Posted on 29 April 2011 - Comments (3)
What to Do When You Fail to Meet Your Fundraising Goal - Posted on 13 January 2011 - Comments (1)
5 Components of a Well-Written Fundraising Letter - Posted on 31 December 2010 - Comments (4)
8 Things to Admire about Jimmy Wales’ Appeal Letter for Wikipedia - Posted on 24 December 2010 - Comments (3)
Food Banks Beating the Fundraising Odds in a Tough Economy - Posted on 26 April 2010 - Comments (4)
Top 10 Ways to Screw up Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign - Posted on 4 November 2009 - Comments (0)

Live Auctions

Holiday Shops Can Be A Win-Win For Students And Fundraising Groups - Posted on 18 January 2012 - Comments (0)
Insurance for your benefit auction ain’t a bad idea, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 24 October 2011 - Comments (0)
Here’s an easy charity auction tip: Use surveys, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 29 September 2011 - Comments (0)
Shrink those floral centerpieces at your benefit auction, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 11 April 2011 - Comments (0)
Generate more revenue at your charity auction by breaking up the party - Posted on 6 April 2010 - Comments (0)
12 Ways to Use Social Media to Market Your Fundraiser - Posted on 4 February 2010 - Comments (0)
How to Get Auction Item Donations (Without Cold Calling!) - Posted on 23 July 2009 - Comments (0)

Marketing

Major Gifts – Step-by-Step, by Kirsten Bullock - Posted on 20 May 2011 - Comments (4)
What Katy Perry and the Black Eyed Peas taught me about nonprofit fundraising, by Marc Pitman - Posted on 31 March 2011 - Comments (3)
1 Suggestion to Save Money in Print Advertising - Posted on 28 March 2011 - Comments (1)
How to get publicity for your benefit auction: Use auction games and raffles. By Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 15 March 2011 - Comments (0)
Three Ways to Define Your Target Audience - Posted on 17 June 2010 - Comments (0)

News

Fundraising Companies - Posted on 5 January 2017 - Comments (2)
10 Easy School Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 22 January 2014 - Comments (5)
Fundraising Websites – Who Can You Trust - Posted on 20 August 2012 - Comments (4)
There Are People Who Will Steal Your Fundraising Cash - Posted on 18 July 2012 - Comments (0)
Students Raise More than $50,000 - Posted on 13 June 2012 - Comments (1)
Spending Nothing on Fundraising? - Posted on 21 May 2012 - Comments (2)
Lessons from Presidential Fundraising - Posted on 6 March 2012 - Comments (0)

Online Auctions

12 Ways to Use Social Media to Market Your Fundraiser - Posted on 4 February 2010 - Comments (0)
Online Charity Auctions on the Upward Trend - Posted on 16 March 2009 - Comments (2)
Online Auction Tools – A Review from Idealware - Posted on 31 July 2007 - Comments (2)
cMarket: The Leading Online Auction Platform for Non Profits - Posted on 26 July 2007 - Comments (2)
Charity Auctions – A Basic Primer - Posted on 10 July 2007 - Comments (2)
Keep A Child Alive Holds Charity Auction For First iPhone - Posted on 9 July 2007 - Comments (0)
Volunteer Fire Department Sells Bugaboo Swamp Fire T-Shirts as Fund-raiser - Posted on 5 July 2007 - Comments (0)

Online Donations

Online Donations - Posted on 21 September 2010 - Comments (3)
10 articles on the latest trends in online fundraising - Posted on 19 July 2010 - Comments (3)
6 Steps to Online Fundraising for Medical Costs - Posted on 26 May 2010 - Comments (12)
Roundup: Internet Strategies for Nonprofits - Posted on 19 February 2010 - Comments (0)
2 Simple Ways to Increase Your Online Giving - Posted on 1 February 2010 - Comments (1)
Evaluating Online Donation Service Providers - Posted on 18 November 2009 - Comments (2)
How Web Design Can Improve Your Online Fundraising - Posted on 9 November 2009 - Comments (15)

Online Fundraising

Why Are Spring School Fundraisers Less Effective? - Posted on 16 January 2014 - Comments (0)
Fundraising New and Exciting Again - Posted on 27 February 2013 - Comments (0)
Read-a-thons Can Raise Lots of Money - Posted on 19 February 2013 - Comments (1)
Holiday Shops Can Be A Win-Win For Students And Fundraising Groups - Posted on 18 January 2012 - Comments (0)
The Main Difference Between Facebook and Twitter, by John Haydon - Posted on 21 November 2011 - Comments (0)
Blogs vs. Facebook for Nonprofits, by Gayle Thorsen - Posted on 14 November 2011 - Comments (2)
12 ways Facebook users can like your nonprofit Facebook Page, by John Haydon - Posted on 19 October 2011 - Comments (0)

Opinion

Why Are Spring School Fundraisers Less Effective? - Posted on 16 January 2014 - Comments (0)
Fundraising New and Exciting Again - Posted on 27 February 2013 - Comments (0)
Food Fundraisers Revisited - Posted on 26 September 2012 - Comments (0)
There Are People Who Will Steal Your Fundraising Cash - Posted on 18 July 2012 - Comments (0)
Do Prizes Produce Better School Fundraising Results? - Posted on 14 June 2012 - Comments (0)
Do it Yourself Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 31 May 2012 - Comments (1)
Spending Nothing on Fundraising? - Posted on 21 May 2012 - Comments (2)

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)

Professionals

Seven Secrets to Great Nonprofit Leadership, by Pamela Grow - Posted on 11 October 2011 - Comments (0)
What does your Board Treasurer do? by Gayle Gifford - Posted on 7 October 2011 - Comments (1)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Nonprofit Leadership, by Amy Eisenstein - Posted on 25 April 2011 - Comments (2)
Working with Nonprofits, on Both Sides of the Fence, by Joanna Miles - Posted on 30 March 2011 - Comments (0)
How to Hire a Fantastic Development Director by Amy Eisenstein - Posted on 27 March 2011 - Comments (0)
Speed Dating to Find New Board Members? - Posted on 12 February 2011 - Comments (13)
A Team Building Horror Story- Can You Spot the Problem? - Posted on 23 January 2011 - Comments (0)

Publicity

Blogs vs. Facebook for Nonprofits, by Gayle Thorsen - Posted on 14 November 2011 - Comments (2)
8 Reasons to Host a Non-profit Summit in Your Community- Part III - Posted on 21 January 2011 - Comments (1)
15 Things to Do Right After Your Group Gets Some Good Press - Posted on 29 December 2010 - Comments (1)
Nonprofit Marketing: Brand Awareness Campaign at Community Events - Posted on 16 February 2009 - Comments (0)
Fundraising Myth: Advertising and Marketing Are Too Expensive for Our Organization - Posted on 17 April 2008 - Comments (2)
27 Story Ideas for Your Non Profit’s Newsletter - Posted on 11 March 2008 - Comments (6)
Can Publicity Alone Raise Funds? - Posted on 5 July 2007 - Comments (0)

Q&A

Q&A: Nonprofits charging for services? - Posted on 26 July 2010 - Comments (4)
Q&A: How many grants should we apply for? - Posted on 11 May 2010 - Comments (0)
What are the impact of tax incentives on giving? - Posted on 7 April 2010 - Comments (5)
The Planning Meeting – Love it or Hate It? - Posted on 30 October 2009 - Comments (0)
A Successful Live Auction is Like a Circus - Posted on 27 May 2009 - Comments (2)
Live Chats This Week: Grant Writing, International Philanthropy - Posted on 13 April 2009 - Comments (0)
What’s your biggest challenge with special events? An open discussion… - Posted on 9 April 2009 - Comments (25)

Raffles

Will Your Non-Profit Hold a Raffle in 2011 or 2012? Read Raffle Secrets by Sandra Sims and Jim Berigan - Posted on 7 July 2011 - Comments (3)
How to Organize a Raffle Fundraiser - Posted on 7 October 2009 - Comments (158)
House Raffles: Dream or Nightmare? - Posted on 19 November 2008 - Comments (23)
Getting Raffle Tickets Printed - Posted on 29 February 2008 - Comments (12)
Raffle FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Raffles - 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)

Resource Roundup

The Best Mission Trip Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 15 December 2011 - Comments (0)
Wanna Sound Really Smart? Read These Articles! - Posted on 30 October 2011 - Comments (0)
Wanna Sound Smart? Read These Articles! - Posted on 30 September 2011 - Comments (0)
Resource Round-up, August 2011 - Posted on 31 August 2011 - Comments (0)
Wanna Sound Smart? Read These Articles! - Posted on 30 August 2011 - Comments (1)
Resource Round-Up, May 2011 - Posted on 31 May 2011 - Comments (0)
Wanna Sound Really Smart? Read these articles! - Posted on 30 May 2011 - Comments (0)

Sample Letters

5 Components of a Well-Written Fundraising Letter - Posted on 31 December 2010 - Comments (4)
8 Things to Admire about Jimmy Wales’ Appeal Letter for Wikipedia - Posted on 24 December 2010 - Comments (3)
Guide to Writing Fundraising Letters - Posted on 11 March 2009 - Comments (14)
Fundraising Donation Letter Template – 12 Items to Include in Donation Letters - Posted on 1 December 2008 - Comments (54)
Let Your Audience Speak for Themselves- Add Quotes to Your Letters & Newsletters - Posted on 6 November 2008 - Comments (2)
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)

Seminars & Training

Nonprofit video roars into 2011: Here are the trends, by Gayle Thorsen - Posted on 21 September 2011 - Comments (0)
Speed Dating to Find New Board Members? - Posted on 12 February 2011 - Comments (13)
Free Teleseminar: Tips for Creating a Fundraising Plan - Posted on 27 January 2010 - Comments (2)
Fundraising Training Events, Teleseminars for Fall 2009 - Posted on 16 October 2009 - Comments (0)
Free Teleseminar: Fundraising by Mail with Sandy Rees - Posted on 24 August 2009 - Comments (0)
Free Teleseminar: Fundraising in Tough Times - Posted on 15 April 2009 - Comments (0)
Live Chats This Week: Grant Writing, International Philanthropy - Posted on 13 April 2009 - Comments (0)

Shopping

Holiday Shops Can Be A Win-Win For Students And Fundraising Groups - Posted on 18 January 2012 - Comments (0)
Online Magazine Fundraiser: Supporters Order Online, You Raise Funds - Posted on 29 April 2008 - Comments (2)
Shop Online & Raise Funds with iGive - Posted on 2 October 2006 - Comments (0)

Silent Auctions

Insurance for your benefit auction ain’t a bad idea, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 24 October 2011 - Comments (0)
Here’s an easy charity auction tip: Use surveys, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 29 September 2011 - Comments (0)
Generate more revenue at your charity auction by breaking up the party - Posted on 6 April 2010 - Comments (0)
12 Ways to Use Social Media to Market Your Fundraiser - Posted on 4 February 2010 - Comments (0)
The Five Essential Elements of a Successful Silent Auction - Posted on 1 December 2009 - Comments (1)
How to Get Auction Item Donations (Without Cold Calling!) - Posted on 23 July 2009 - Comments (0)
Get More Bids at Your Silent Auction with Wireless Electronic Bidding - Posted on 2 June 2009 - Comments (1)

Social Media

4 Poor Excuses for Avoiding Social Media, by Maureen Carruthers - Posted on 10 October 2011 - Comments (0)
Nonprofit video roars into 2011: Here are the trends, by Gayle Thorsen - Posted on 21 September 2011 - Comments (0)
Cultivate new supporters fast: A five-week “on-boarding” plan for nonprofits, By Gayle Thorsen - Posted on 16 March 2011 - Comments (2)
Did I Really Write That? A Facebook Faux Pas… - Posted on 19 February 2011 - Comments (3)
Guest Post: Your Donor is Not a Tomato Plant by John Haydon - Posted on 19 January 2011 - Comments (0)
10 articles on the latest trends in online fundraising - Posted on 19 July 2010 - Comments (3)
Fundraising on Facebook: A Beginner’s Guide - Posted on 12 July 2010 - Comments (33)

Social Services

Record Fundraising for Salvation Army - Posted on 2 February 2012 - Comments (0)
Food Banks Beating the Fundraising Odds in a Tough Economy - Posted on 26 April 2010 - Comments (4)
Amazing Grace: Favorite Nonprofit Video from the Salvation Army - Posted on 20 April 2009 - Comments (0)

Strategies

Fast Adoption Fundraising Ideas - Posted on 22 April 2013 - Comments (1)
Fundraising New and Exciting Again - Posted on 27 February 2013 - Comments (0)
Activity Based Fundraisers Booming - Posted on 7 March 2012 - Comments (0)
Is School Fundraising Replacing Tuition Hikes? - Posted on 13 February 2012 - Comments (0)
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Credit Card Fundraisers - Posted on 17 September 2010 - Comments (0)
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10 Reasons to Contact Donors Other Than to Ask for Money - Posted on 29 April 2011 - Comments (3)
Everybody Wins When You Say “Thank You” - Posted on 21 July 2009 - Comments (0)
Ten Ways to Energize Your Thank You letters - Posted on 22 December 2007 - Comments (0)
Looking For ‘Thank You’ Ideas? 121 Recognition Ideas for Donors, Volunteers and Members - Posted on 23 August 2007 - Comments (2)
Thanking & Listening to Donors - Posted on 22 May 2007 - Comments (0)
Thanking Donors On A Dime - Posted on 10 February 2006 - Comments (0)
Thank You Letter Template for Charitable Donations - Posted on 23 July 2005 - Comments (1)

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Getting your Charity Auction Volunteers to Buy-in and Work, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 26 November 2011 - Comments (0)
History of Awareness Bracelets - Posted on 5 September 2010 - Comments (0)
See where the good goes - Posted on 23 August 2010 - Comments (2)
Video: Caught in a Cat Romance (thanks to San Francisco SPCA) - Posted on 20 May 2010 - Comments (1)
Today Show Helps Rebuild Galveston, TX after Hurricane - Posted on 29 June 2009 - Comments (0)
Amazing Grace: Favorite Nonprofit Video from the Salvation Army - Posted on 20 April 2009 - Comments (0)
Drive-in to your volunteer job (like it or not) - Posted on 30 March 2009 - Comments (0)

Volunteers

Activity Based Fundraisers Booming - Posted on 7 March 2012 - Comments (0)
Getting your Charity Auction Volunteers to Buy-in and Work, by Sherry Truhlar - Posted on 26 November 2011 - Comments (0)
Want Better Meetings? Know when NOT to meet, by Maureen Carruthers - Posted on 11 November 2011 - Comments (1)
How Often Should a Board Meet? by Gayle Gifford - Posted on 10 November 2011 - Comments (1)
Seven Secrets to Great Nonprofit Leadership, by Pamela Grow - Posted on 11 October 2011 - Comments (0)
What does your Board Treasurer do? by Gayle Gifford - Posted on 7 October 2011 - Comments (1)
Boards Behaving Badly - Posted on 25 September 2011 - Comments (1)

Webdesign

Roundup: Internet Strategies for Nonprofits - Posted on 19 February 2010 - Comments (0)
How Web Design Can Improve Your Online Fundraising - Posted on 9 November 2009 - Comments (15)
Examples of Great NonProfit Websites & Blogs - Posted on 30 October 2008 - Comments (0)

Women

Politics and Fundraising - Posted on 9 February 2012 - Comments (1)

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