Non-Profit Fundraising

PTO members are always looking for ways to earn money for their kids' school. Here are some easy ways to have parents contribute without spending extra cash.

Nov 23, 2009 - Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Nonprofit organizations can earn money while saving the earth. Here are some companies that help groups earn money for used ink jet & laser cartridges and cell phones.

Nov 22, 2009 - Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

In the true spirit of Christmas giving many people opt to give charity Christmas gifts to friends & family. What are the benefits and the options to choose from here?

Oct 29, 2009 - Carol Finch

Halloween is an excellent holiday for non-profits to hold fundraisers.

Oct 19, 2009 - Dianne Smith

While the fundraising potential of a golf tournament can be huge just by leveraging sponsors, organizations can plan additional events to increase their profit margin.

Sep 29, 2009 - Lynanne Fowle

When planning a charity golf tournament, attention to a few important details can make a huge difference in the event's overall success and the amount of money raised.

Sep 27, 2009 - Lynanne Fowle

Free fundraisers can create much needed revenue for schools. Volunteer hours, purchases made at home and online, and recycling programs may provide funds without cost.

Aug 16, 2009 - Katrena Wells

"Cash for Clunkers" ran out of money in only a week and has just received additional funding. What about charities that depend on car donations?

Aug 8, 2009 - Gail Cammero Reilly

Sending the kids out to sell magazines and candy is a thing of the past. Many people would rather just donate a few dollars than pay for another candy bar.

Jul 13, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Raising money for a PTA can be difficult, especially when people are trying to save money themselves. Instead of big costly items, think about pocket change. Literally.

Jul 5, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Donor Advised Funds are a successful fundraising tool to help philanthropic families hand off responsibility for administrative duties, while helping the community.

Jul 2, 2009 - Kirby Rooks

The Internet has changed the way non-profit organizations solicit and donors research giving. Successful nonprofits use online tools.

Jul 1, 2009 - Sara E. Lewis

A pleasant silent auction payment process is an important piece of an overall excellent experience for donors at a fundraising event.

Jul 1, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Keep bidders happy and reduce non-paying bidders with advance planning for organized, quick check-out procedures.

Jul 1, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

When silent auction bidding ends, a well-planned and efficient close exhibits professionalism and ensures fairness for bidders.

Jul 1, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Formalizing silent auction rules and guidelines minimizes confusion, makes bidding fair and fun for participants and allows volunteers to better assist during the event.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

After months of planning, organizing and setup, a successful silent auction all comes down to just a handful of hours (or minutes) of shopping and bidding.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Effective presentation of silent auction items and packages attracts more bidders and increases overall bids.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Silent auction set up is an important step to maximizing bidder interest and ease of locating items.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

During a recession, nonprofit organizations must be efficient in their fundraising. Developing target markets as part of a planned development strategy is wise.

Jun 12, 2009 - Kirby Rooks

Valuable content and effective Internet marketing are key to online fundraising. Nonprofits are successfully using the Internet to market charitable programs .

Jun 5, 2009 - Kirby Rooks

Volunteers as a resource are important, but all to often overlooked. Find fundraising ideas for volunteers. Nobody is more passionate about the cause then a volunteer.

May 31, 2009 - Kirby Rooks

When grant writing for a nonprofit organization it is important to know the type of entity you are dealing with in order to properly match the nonprofit to the grantor.

May 28, 2009 - Kirby Rooks

Grant proposal strategy is the key to funding. Using measurable objectives as nonprofit management tools helps the project in meeting the initiatives of the funder.

May 27, 2009 - Kirby Rooks

The Strategy and Tactics section is important in the grant proposal. The grant writer describes how resources will be deployed and the action necessary to win grant funds

May 20, 2009 - Kirby Rooks