Eric Gamble was brave enough to pose for this "before" photo! There are many ways to raise money for charities. Eric Gamble has found a way to do it while giving himself an incentive to become a better, healthier person. He is raising funds by losing weight. I interviewed Eric about his personal fundraising campaign….
Author: Roger Carr
A Win for Autistic Children – A Win for You
Dr. Mike Woo-Ming knows the impact autism can have on a child and family. One of his two children is autistic. Dr. Mike is passionate about helping to make a difference. He has created an annual fundraising campaign called Marketers on a Mission. The purpose of the campaign is to raise funds for the Pioneer…
What Drove Me to Blogging?
Would you like to know why I started blogging? Are you curious about what Everyday Giving blog post I consider my favorite? These are just a couple of the questions I answered for an interview with the SocialButterfly blog. Click here to read all of the questions and my responses. Some of the questions are…
Converging Campaigns: Importance of an Effective Online Presence
How important is an effective online presence for a nonprofit organization? Tucker Eskew, Founding Partner of ViaNovo, mentioned an important statistic related to this question at the Converging Campaigns panel discussion: Two-thirds of people donating to a new nonprofit will visit that nonprofit’s website before making the donation. This includes donations being made by check….
Converging Campaigns: Empowering Volunteers
Most nonprofit organizations could be more effective by trusting and empowering their volunteers. This is one theme that was evident at the Converging Campaigns panel discussion. Several of the panel members discussed the need for organizations to effectively target potential and current supporters. One of the best ways mentioned was through the personalized message of…
Converging Campaigns: How the Internet is Changing Philanthropy, Advocacy and Politics
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Converging Campaigns panel discussion held at the National Press Club in Washington DC. Convio and ViaNovo made the event possible. The Converging Campaigns panel discussed how the Internet, social media and technology are changing the worlds of philanthropy, advocacy, and politics. A significant amount of useful information…
Marrow Donor Registry Campaign Update
IMG00101, originally uploaded by rogercarr. The "Thanks Mom" marrow donor registry campaign ends on Monday, May 19. During the campaign, you can join the National Marrow Donor Program Registry for free until they meet their goals. Costs are covered by generous partners and contributors for the first 46,000 people who join the Registry (this includes…
Will You Text Message Your Next Charitable Donation?
During this year’s SuperBowl, Mobile Accord worked with the United Way to launch a commercial proving out the concept of mobile donations. Additional experimental campaigns based on mobile donations have also happened recently. What are mobile donations? They are donations made to nonprofits through the use of a mobile device, such as a cell phone….
The Secret of Successful Charity Auctions
Photo Courtesy of Jan Sundstedt A few years ago I attended an auction to raise money to support the teachers at my son’s school. The auctioneers were mesmerizing. The participants were generous. What was the outcome? I remember a flag going for more than $1,000! The flag was small. It was to be displayed by…
Let’s Learn How to Help Ourselves & Others
Jen Lemen is my favorite artist for fun and inspiring artwork. One of her posters I own reminds me every day of the possibilities each day can bring. Jen has now teamed up with author Odette Umurerwa and created a book with a message of self-confidence, determination and hope to encourage Rwandan and American girls…