Car Wash Fundraisers and Mitigating Water Spots; Secret Strategies

If you are doing a carwash fundraiser it is important to do an excellent job on each car that comes through and this will help you in your annual carwash because each year the same people will comeback.

Car Wash Fundraiser Pressure Washer Use Considered

One of the most important things in a car wash fundraiser is to make sure that you can wash the cars at a pretty good speed otherwise the line will build op and eventually end up in the street. Once cars are parked in the street waiting to get into the car wash fundraiser then you will attract a local police officer who will be upset that you are blocking traffic.

Charity Campaigns - Making Them An Online Success

Too often charity websites make critical errors when it comes to their annual awareness or fundraising campaign.

Fundraising with No Selling: is It Possible?

Don’t you hate having to hit up grandma to sell her a giant nutty fudge bar, just to make a buck for charity? Me too.

Sources of Funding

Are you looking for finance to support your business? Sometimes it is easy to overlook the obvious - there are four main areas of obtaining funding.

Fantastic Information About Fundraising Programs

There is fantastic information circulating about fundraising programs. Giving to charities rose by a helpful 11.6% over last year. The word is out that the outlook for giving is extremely positive and upbeat.

Custom Silicone Bracelets Used for Specific Causes and Illness

Since the livestrong craze which sold 40 million bracelets, everyone else has been jumping into the craze of using these customized silicone bracelets for fundraisers to support a cause. The good thing is that not only is the person able to donate money, but that person also receives a little something in return for the kind gesture of donation. It’s more like a win-win situation, and at the same time, the person who customized the bracelets and sold them is at a win situation as well.

Charity Credit Cards are a Great Way to Give

Do you find fulfillment in sharing some of your blessings to the underprivileged? If you do, then you should get charity credit cards to show your support for charity. This type of cards came about because some people find that they really do not need some the types of rewards that are offered by credit card companies.

Fundraising Ideas for Your Church

Christian churches serve by helping to strengthen people’s faith. This comes at a cost for most churches. There are building expenses, salaries, missions and supporting other local charities. For most churches there is a need to raise money through fundraisers. This can become a challenge year after year, trying to come up with new and innovative ideas. Here is a list of church fundraising ideas that are perfect for many congregations.

Bake Sale Tips

The holiday season is prime time for fundraisers and craft shows. No craft show would be complete without a bake sale. If you have been tasked to coordinate the bake sale, follow these simple tips to ensure your mouth-watering event is a huge success!

Three Donor Newsletter Mistakes to Avoid in Direct Mail Fundraising

You can’t simply present news in donor newsletters. Instead, you must write every issue with your donor in mind. To do that, avoid these three common mistakes in donor fundraising newsletters.

$100 Million Naming Rights: Entitlement or Need?

Many universities are raising the bar for naming rights. Do they see this as entitlement or need. Who qualifies for the right to ask for a $100 million gift?

In Direct Mail Donor Acquisition - What You Win Them With Is What You Win Them To

So, when you plan your next donor acquisition mailing, aim to reach the hearts and minds of your potential donors, not just their wallets. And avoid incentives that attract one-time donors and guilt offerings. What you win them with is what you win them to.

Why People Send Money To Fund Raisers

People send money because they're in the habit of sending money by mail. Charity is habit forming.

Faith-Based Federal Grants Support Community Development

Since government legislation entitled faith-based organizations to compete for more categorical grant funds, many questions have been raised. What can churches and their affiliate organizations do with the money?