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…
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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…
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…
Warning, Fundraiser Ahead
You probably know that I am a board member and volunteer for the Arthritis Foundation, Virginia Chapter. One of my volunteer roles is to to perform as the chair of the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk. This year the event is scheduled on Saturday, May 3rd. I am going to be doing my personal fundraising for the…
Everyday Giving Is Hosting The March Giving Carnival
I am excited to be hosting the March Giving Carnival at the Everyday Giving Blog. Last month’s Giving Carnival was on the topic of What Motivates Giving. The topic for March will be: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events Write a blog post about one or more of your favorite tips to make a fundraising event…
The America’s Giving Challenge Results Are Now Official
The results of the America’s Giving Challenge are now official. The Sharing Foundation did come in first place for global causes! They will be receiving an extra $50,000 to use in support of their mission to help the less fortunate Cambodian children. You can go to Beth’s Blog to learn more. Thank you for being…
Unique Way To Encourage Others To Give
Would you like to be able to encourage others to donate money to an important cause? There is one method I have put into practice from time to time that most people don’t think about. You have probably been exposed to it when listening to a fundraiser on public radio or while watching a telethon…
Another Reason to Celebrate
Another one of my favorite charities won a $50,000 prize by placing 2nd in America’s Giving Challenge (unofficial result). Students Helping Honduras raised $29,647 to date and had 1698 unique donors at the conclusion of the challenge. The prize money will go towards the SHH Walkathon’s goal of creating a women’s academy for emotional and…
Let’s Celebrate!
It was almost unbelievable to see how the top nonprofits in the final hours of the America’s Giving Challenge competed to get one of the $50,000 prizes. It was heart stopping action. I don’t think Beth Kanter did much sleeping during the last couple of days. What was the result of the contest? The Sharing…