Why Offer Gold for Your Next Fundraiser

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  At a time when donors are less open-handed as a result of a tough economic climate, and their willingness to commit to new products or services is curbed; it has become unsmilingly challenging for fundraisers to get by. The sting of the Great Recession can still be felt, can’t it? People … Read more

Marketing Idea #127: Silent Auctions

Silent Auctions

Not only do silent auctions bring in money for your cause, they can also be a great marketing idea for nonprofits seeking new donors. Because you’ll need to do a little pavement-pounding to collect the items up for bid, you’ll have the opportunity to forge new relationships within the local retail community, … Read more

The One Program Your Nonprofit Needs (and Probably Doesn’t Have)

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Are you involved with a nonprofit organization (NPO)? Is your organization looking for a cost-effective way to increase donations, further the cause and grow your management or volunteer base? If you answered yes to these questions, starting your own nonprofit affiliate network may be the right solution for you. For most nonprofit … Read more

10 Great Office Fundraiser Ideas

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1. Create a Recipe Book Everyone brings in a favorite family recipe which is then compiled into a single document, beautified, and published for resale. To execute this fundraiser Send around a sign-up sheet so you can get a feel for the kinds of dishes people would like to contribute. Have the … Read more

Marketing Idea #54: How to be Arrested for Fundraising

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A number of good causes offer a “lockup” program to enlist members of the community in raising funds. The idea is to publicize a mock arrest and jailing (though you may really be handcuffed and driven to the local jail in a police car) in exchange for “bail” (contributions to the cause). … Read more

Marketing Idea #55: Host an Adult Spelling Bee

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Host an adult spelling-bee competition to help raise money for your cause. Much like a walk-a-thon, participants are called upon to gather donations from their support network, based on the number of words they spell correctly, as opposed to donating so much money for each mile walked. Conduct the event on a … Read more