Photo by Beth Kanter These children in Cambodia have several things to smile about. One reason is that the Sharing Foundation is now helping to improve their lives and giving them dreams and opportunities that never existed for them in the past. Another reason they have to smile is due to the generous donations made…
Tag: fundraising
Cambodian Children Already Winners In America’s Giving Challenge
Photo by Beth Kanter Fundraising contests can be fun and exciting. They can also result in a significant amount of good able to be accomplished. As the America’s Giving Challenge rolls into the final week, it is turning out to be one of the exciting contests. I told you in my last blog post about…
Do Gifts From Charities Influence Your Donations?
Laura Otten is director of The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University. She has created a new blog that I will be paying attention to called Nonprofit University. She will be sharing her thoughts and questions about the business side of nonprofit organizations. Laura recently submitted her first post Death Becomes Us. She discusses the…
How Much Does the Leadership of an Executive Director or CEO Affect Fundraising?
The December Giving Carnival is on the topic of Leadership. Specifically, the question being asked is "How much does the leadership of an Executive Director or CEO affect fundraising?" Understanding this top nonprofit executive’s responsibilities is required before we are able to answer this question. What Does the Nonprofit Executive Director or CEO Do? To…
Tin Man Follows the Yellow Brick Road to Habitat For Humanity
Where did Kathleen Robertson get those work shoes? Did you watch the first episode of Tin Man last night on the SCI FI Channel? I took a break to watch it and now I am hooked. Tin Man is a SCI FI Channel mini-series that takes “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” to a new realm….
Coca-Cola Teams Up With Consumers to Donate 100,000 Gifts to Toys For Tots
The story of how Toys for Tots got its start is inspiring. It involves a charitable couple and a Raggedy Ann doll. I presented that story earlier this week in a keynote speech I gave at an annual event hosted by the Portsmouth Community Foundation. We now have another way to help Toys for Tots…
GOOD Magazine Announces Partners for 2008 Choose GOOD Campaign
GOOD magazine is again donating 100% of the $20 subscription fee to your choice of one of twelve nonprofits. In its first year, the "Choose GOOD" campaign raised almost $500,000 and the amount continues to climb. A new set of nonprofits to choose from have been chosen. The Second Annual Choose Good Campaign Partners are:…
My First Television Interview for the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk
I recently participated in a local television interview called Comcast Newsmakers. The purpose of the interview was to discuss the impact of arthritis and our local Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk fundraising event. It was my first interview for television. Are you familiar with Toastmasters International? During a Toastmasters meeting, speeches are evaluated. These evaluations help reinforce…
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…