Remember when the school fundraiser meant cheese and sausage or a variety of candles? The old standbys still work but aren’t always allowed. The once popular fall carnival, spaghetti night, or door-to-door sales of classic stuff you can find at a dollar store,...
Keep Volunteers Happy through Training and Engagement It’s important to keep your nonprofit volunteers happy and engaged. Finding and securing volunteers interested and ready to commit time to your nonprofit can be overwhelming. That’s why, once a volunteer signs on,...
Simple, Effective, Inexpensive Fundraising Ideas TANSTAAFL: ‘There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch’, so the saying goes. Charities aren’t exempt from this, having expenses. There are costs involved in administering a charitable organization. There are...
Giving to charity is a part of most of our lives. Why do we give to others? On the surface, it seems to fly in the face of rational self-interest. However, we have limited time and we have limited money. Indeed, our own lives could be improved by spending our time and...
Asking for donations takes a lot of timeIf you are looking for fundraising auction sources for a school fundraiser or a charity auction, you know it’s not a slam dunk. It takes hours making phone calls to prospective donors and even more hours searching online...
Did you know that most businesses set aside money to help fundraise in their communities? Why Businesses Donate to Their Communities Most businesses that line the streets in your community donate to local nonprofits. After seeing a manager comp an entire Cub Scout...
