Fundraising Articles

Many organizations have had great success with online fundraising. Creating a web site to disseminate information and attract donations, or even signing up for eBay's non-profit program to sell … [Read more...]

Like any introduction, first impressions can make or break your chances. Well the same goes for your fundraising letter campaign. If you are involved with a charity or special cause that needs money - … [Read more...]

Diabetes is a reality for many here in the United States. At least 23.6 million children and adults have this serious disease. It is estimated that nearly one quarter are unaware they have it. This is … [Read more...]

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to get into the fundraising spirit, simply because people are more apt to open their hearts and give a little more. But also because people find they … [Read more...]

Flowers instantly brighten anyone's day. Everyone enjoys a nice bouquet to add some color to their household in spring. However, receiving flowers is a treat any time of year. That's why flower … [Read more...]

The most scrumptious way we can think of for nonprofits to raise funds is with cooking fundraisers. Cooking fundraisers are popular because people love to cook. Even more so, they love to eat! If … [Read more...]

Have you always dreamed of saving lives, but didn't have the trust fund to go to medical school? Well there's another way to give the gift of life without a scalpel. Your company, school, church … [Read more...]

If you've been involved in planning a stag and doe or a charity event for your work organization, you will be familiar with the 50/50 draw. Perhaps the simplest of all fundraisers, the 50/50 raffle is … [Read more...]

Karaoke comes from a pair of Japanese words, and first referred to music mixed by recording the band's part first. "Kara" means empty, and "okesutora" means orchestra. The singer would listen to … [Read more...]

Have you ever seen the Staples commercial with the guy in the pool and the kids playing loudly on the deck? He just presses the big, red easy button—and voila, the kids are outfitted in all of their … [Read more...]

As a parent, do you really want to help your child fundraise for his or her school with another candy bar fundraiser this Christmas, Chanukah, or Kwanzaa? Heck no! If you’re like most parents, you … [Read more...]

When the weather warms, driveways are filled with soapy buckets and chamois as car buffs get their motors running to hit the road for spring. Car lovers have one thing in common - they love to … [Read more...]

Hilarious fundraisers can drum up a lot of interest in your fundraising group. They go a long way to creating a fun event for the community of supporters, and in helping volunteers cut loose and have … [Read more...]

Did you know that when it comes to door-to-door fundraising, the first group to go into an office or neighborhood to ask for donations, regardless of what product or service that there selling, has … [Read more...]

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...]