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…
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…
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….
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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