Charity Navigator recently published their 2007 Special Events Study questioning the financial value of charities holding special events. Although fundraising is not the only purpose for putting on a special event (and probably not the most important), it was still disturbing to read the details and conclusions of the Charity Navigator study. I was not…
Category: Wealth
Raising Money With Great Fundraising Events
A special fundraising event is a great way to raise money for a cause you are passionate about. It can also help raise the awareness in your community about the issues you want to improve. However, it is important to properly prepare for the event if you want it to be successful. A significant amount…
Charitable Giving Tips
Giving money to charity gives us a great feeling, unless it turns out that we were victims of a scam. This presentation from the BBB aims to guide donors in making responsible choices and avoid becoming the victims of a scam.
Top Internet Marketers Hold Online Fundraiser for Autistic Children
More than 50 of the top Internet Marketers from around the world have teamed up to raise funds to help children with autism and related disorders. This online benefit is called "Marketers on a Mission." The Internet Marketers include Dr. Mani, John Reese, Yanik Silver, Jason James, Joel Comm and many others. All of the…
Interview With Author of “Do I Have A Birthday Too?: The Cheerful Givers Story”
Cheerful Givers is a nonprofit organization that has impressed me due to their powerful mission and their enthusiasm. I mentioned them in a previous post at https://www.everydaygivingblog.com/2007/02/cheerful_givers.html. A new book is published that shares the story of Cheerful Givers. I had the privilege of interviewing Melane Bower. She is the author of Do I Have…
A Kid’s Guide to Giving
I highly recommend the book "A Kid’s Guide to Giving" written by Freddi Zeiler. It is a great resource to help you encourage your child to give back and make a difference. This book discusses: the value of giving how to give (not just donating money) how to do fundraising nonprofit organizations of interest to…
Cheerful Givers in the Virtual World of Second Life
Have you spent any time in the virtual world called Second Life? It is amazing what you can do today with a computer and an Internet connection! I recently spent some time experimenting with Second Life. One of the organizations I discovered during my virtual travels is Cheerful Givers. Check out the picture of me…
Use a Widget to Collect Contributions for Charity
I discovered a new method you can use for raising funds on your websites, blogs and emails. Go to http://www.ChipIn.com and create a "widget." When you include this widget in your emails or on the Web, it will: Inform readers what charity the contributions are going to Makes it very easy for the person to…
Award-Winning Social Entrepreneurs Encourage Reading
Can you imagine what your life would be like if you were not able to read? Reading good books is one of the best ways young people and adults can better themselves. Reading good books can: Inform Inspire Motivate Advise Entertain Expand our minds Reading is also a critical skill for school, work and all…
What Does A Wealthy Heir Do?
What does a twenty-something who inherits a fortune do with his money? In the case of Ben Goldhirsh (son of Inc. founder Bernie Goldhirsh), you start a magazine promoting philanthropy. I heard about the launch of GOOD magazine from Joanne Fritz at nonprofit.about.com. The launch of the magazine has just taken place. However, the first…