Fundraising Articles

The tips listed below are a chapter from Writing Knock-out Fundraising Letters, which is an E-book available exclusively from Fundraiser Insight. Win over potential donors through highly effective … [Read more...]

Formal dinner parties can be a fabulous fundraising method when they are done with class. The whole idea of a formal dinner party is luxury, and for many of us, that means an evening away from the … [Read more...]

Healthy living is a concern for everyone. It seems that every time you open a magazine or turn on the TV, there is a new health risk or issue on the rise. That's why health fair fundraisers are a … [Read more...]

An unconventional fundraising event, the car smash, has always been intriguing for so many reasons. For one, you get to take a sledgehammer to an automobile and completely annihilate it. Secondly, … [Read more...]

A lot of fundraisers require you to coordinate sales of a product or service, or to provide entertainment of some sort. A walkathon is one of the easiest fundraisers in this respect, because your main … [Read more...]

With all the government cuts to education, schools are constantly in need of money to fund various sports and social clubs for students. Every school activity - from band to the football team, and … [Read more...]

Most Christmas fundraisers have to be planned months and months in advance. But if you're just starting to get into the Christmas fundraising spirit - it's never too late! There are some great … [Read more...]

What's better than the smell of freshly popped popcorn, a comfy spot to cuddle, and an entertaining movie? Nothing! That's why fundraising with a family movie night at your local church or … [Read more...]

Every month of the year is designated as an awareness month for at least one cause. In some cases, certain dates or weeks are designated as awareness times. It may be a disease like cancer, an effort … [Read more...]

Scrapbooking fundraisers are a great way to turn a favorite pastime into a fundraising opportunity. That's right, scrapbooking fundraisers turn cherished memories into proceeds that can go towards … [Read more...]

There are endless ways for an organization to raise money, but the two broadest categories are selling products, or hosting an event. In an event-based fundraiser, the stakes are a little higher. A … [Read more...]

Most of us touch aluminum every single day. What, you don’t believe me? Well, if you’re an avid Coke or Pepsi drinker, then how many cans would you say you consume in a day? And even you’re one of … [Read more...]

Let's face it, times are tough. And our current economic situation seems to be building two very popular trends - save money and save the environment. Going green, as in saving money and becoming … [Read more...]

Fundraising with beauty in mind is an exciting way to make your donors feel glamorous and fresh. Women love cosmetics, so why not provide them with what they already need? Lip gloss, lipstick, blush, … [Read more...]

There are none more dedicated to fundraising for their chosen organization than polar bear swimmers. A dip in icy, below-freezing water is sure to heat up your fundraising efforts! There is a … [Read more...]

Supporting a kid on a baseball team is not cheap for today's parents. When times are tough, parents are looking for any way to defray some of the cost for their children to participate in organized … [Read more...]

According to the most recent AIDS statistics in the world, there are currently 33.2 million people living with HIV, including 2.5 million children, across the globe—95% of those live in developing … [Read more...]

No matter what time of year it is, a fashion show can be a popular fundraising event. It's fun for the people involved in putting it on, for the models walking the runway, and for everyone who comes … [Read more...]

Everyone likes to curl up with a nice book. Not only is a book sale a great way to raise funds for your school, church, library, or daycare facility, it&'s also a great way to promote literacy and … [Read more...]

When the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to start planning outdoor fundraisers. What better way than to combine a favorite outdoor pastime with fundraising? There aren't many people out there … [Read more...]

We all have taken time for tea in the afternoon. Tea is a popular and relaxing break in the day that is cherished by the people around the world. The term “tea”, however, refers to more than just … [Read more...]

Taking donations of automobiles can work for many different types of charitable organizations, no matter how small or large. Before you eliminate this one from your stable of fundraising ideas, … [Read more...]