Marc Pitman is a terrific resource of fundraising tips and resources. I have learned much from him over the past few years. His book, Ask Without Fear!, just turned 3-years old. It is a book I have read multiple times and purchased for myself and other fundraisers to learn from. Marc makes it clear in…
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Personal Fundraising Is All About Relationships
Blog posts, tweets, status messages and emails are all great ways to let others know about your fundraising efforts while online. But my experience is that these methods are typically responded to by those you have a personal relationship with. Those you have a connection with. Those you have built trust with. This year is…
Free Links and Chance to Win for the Next Two Weeks
In just under two weeks, the Arthritis Walk will take place at the Kings Dominion Amusement Park. As chair of the event, I have spent my time preparing for the walk. Unfortunately, that hasn’t left much time for personal fundraising. I need your help. My goal for this charity walk is to personally raise $1,000…
On Your Mark, Get Set, Raffle!
I am passionate about fighting arthritis. I experience it’s devastating impact every day. No, I don’t feel the physical pain because I don’t have it. However, my wife suffers from multiple forms of arthritis and it constantly takes a severe toll physically, emotionally and mentally. I have supported the Arthritis Foundation for several years in…
How to Raise Funds for a Charity Walk
One of my 2011 goals is to personally raise more than $1,000 in support of the Richmond Arthritis Walk. This money will be used by the Arthritis Foundation to help over 50 million people, including my wife, who suffer from arthritis. In preparation of my fundraising activities, I sent out a message asking for some…
Fundraising Tips Learned at a Baseball Game
The Richmond Flying Squirrels minor league baseball team supported the Arthritis Foundation at a recent game. It was held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia. The baseball game was between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Portland Sea Dogs. In addition to having fun with my family watching the game,…
Are All Internet Marketers Greedy? Not This Group!
A few weeks ago I was interviewed about my work with nonprofit organizations. I was shocked when the interviewer said that he didn't believe there were more than 20 internet marketers around the world who were charitable! Wow, did he spin me up. My experience is just the opposite. Where Are the Charitable Internet Marketers?…
2009 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk
If you were not able to attend the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk this year, check out the below slideshow. Charity walks can be fun and provide support to your cause. If you are not involved in a charity walk, go to http://www.LetsMoveTogether.org to find an Arthritis Walk in your area or contact your favorite nonprofit organizations…
Will Ferrell Makes Sun Protection Fun and Charitable
Will Ferrell is an internationally known actor and comedian. His outrageous behavior has resulted in millions of smiles and laughs around the world. It also resulted in a celebrity status that can be leveraged for good. Since his college days, Will Ferrell has been a strong supporter of the nonprofit organization Cancer for College. Cancer…
Support the Fight Against Arthritis
As you probably know, my wife Kim suffers from arthritis. Before that time, I thought arthritis was something that only afflicted elderly people and could be dealt with by taking a simple pain killer. I was wrong! Arthritis impacts us all Today, 46 million people (one in five) suffer from the pain of arthritis in…