Online giving is alive and growing, but it is not the only game in town. It also has some limitations that need to be understood. The better you understand the trends in online and offline giving, the better you will be able to build an appropriate fundraising strategy for your profit organization. Target Analytics, a…
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Did You Pledge to End Hunger?
Hunger is a critical problem today. 13.4 million children in America live in poverty. That is approximately 1 in 6 children. The current economy is hurting even more families financially while donations of money and food are decreasing. What if there was an easy way for you to help? What if a donation of your…
Are Funds Drying Up for Your Nonprofit Organization?
Recently a nonprofit organization asked me for some help. Their funding sources were drying up. Without a change, the organization would not be able to continue helping others. I put together some questions to help the organization and me better understand why the funding sources were disappearing and what steps could be taken to remedy…
Tonic Auctioning Off 70+ Autographed iPods from Music, Television, Film and Fashion Celebrities
Faith Hill autographed iPod Tonic has just started a unique auction series that you may be interested in. Leading celebrities from music, film, television, and fashion have contributed an autographed iPod loaded with their personal playlist to be auctioned off by Tonic, with all proceeds benefiting Music Rising. Music Rising is a campaign founded in…
How to make a difference this Thanksgiving
As the holidays draw near we should be thankful for the many good things in our lives…a warm place to sleep, food on our tables, the ability to provide for our families and friends that enrich our days. It is sad to think that many people in our country are not as fortunate. Thanksgiving can…
Life is Good Pumpkin Festival
The day was filled with live music, pumpkin carving, food, autumn decorations, games, charitable giving, door prizes, and rain. These are some of the things you could have experienced on Saturday, October 25th at the Life is good Festival at Newland Communities-Ladysmith Village in Ruther Glen, Virginia. I was excited to discover that there was…
Giving at Wedding Turned Giving to Worthy Causes
P1020522, originally uploaded by rogercarr. I attended a wedding this past weekend. This note was displayed on each table at the wedding reception.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Sets Sail to ‘Destination Joy’ – A Fundraising Partnership With The Make-A-Wish Foundation
Image via Wikipedia Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is participating in the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s "Destination Joy" fundraising campaign during this month of June. They are allowing guests onboard Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises ships to make donations to the Foundation. All funds raised will be given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation so they can…
Raising Money the Fat-Free Way
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….
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…