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….
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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…
2008 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk
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The Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk is almost here. I am only $155 short of my personal fundraising goal to raise $1,000. for the Arthritis Foundation. If you have made a donation – thank you. If you haven’t yet contributed, let me give you a new incentive. Last night I finished writing a book on living a…
Wanted: Online Relationships
When I created a profile page on mySpace I was excited. But the first person I told about my new adventure replied, "mySpace is where kids and pedophiles hang out." I’m glad I didn’t listen to that person because I have built many great relationships with some wonderful people through online social sites. The depth…
Do Kids Suffer From Arthritis?
Juvenile arthritis currently affects 300,000 kids in the United States. Arthritis does not just inflict the elderly. Over the last three years I’ve become friends with several children and young people who have juvenile arthritis. Daily tasks and activities that we take for granted are difficult or even impossible for them to do. I will…
What Is Living With Arthritis Like?
Take a moment and imagine your joints continually in pain. Buttoning your shirt is difficult. Removing the lid from a jar is painful. Sleep doesn’t come easy. Now imagine that this pain has been a part of your life for many years. My wife Kim lives the life you have just imagined. She suffers from…
Reserve Aid Benefits from James Dondero Contribution
Truly successful people express their gratitude by helping to make the world a better place. James Dondero is one of these truly successful people. He is the Managing Partner and President of Highland Capital Management. His investment firm manages approximately $38 billion in assets. But James Dondero’s impact is not only defined by his work…
Tips For Successful Fundraising Events: The Giving Carnival for March 2008
Welcome to the March 2008 issue of the Giving Carnival. The Giving Carnival provides you with the best blog posts on the topic of Giving. The theme for March 2008 is: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events. Check out each of the blog posts listed below. Apply one or more of the tips to make your…
March Giving Carnival (2 Days Left)
There are only 2 days left to get your blog post submitted for the March issue of the Giving Carnival. The topic for March is: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events Write a blog post about one or more of your favorite tips to make a fundraising event successful. Send me the link to your blog…