The Sharing Foundation continues to impress me with their creative ways of helping children in Cambodia, raising money and thanking donors. I learned about the Sharing Foundation almost a year ago. Beth Kanter was turbocharging her use of social networking to win a $50,000 contest award for the Sharing Foundation. She asked me to play…
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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….
A Win for Autistic Children – A Win for You
Dr. Mike Woo-Ming knows the impact autism can have on a child and family. One of his two children is autistic. Dr. Mike is passionate about helping to make a difference. He has created an annual fundraising campaign called Marketers on a Mission. The purpose of the campaign is to raise funds for the Pioneer…
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…
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…