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by Tom Turner - 2007-03-11
So just what is a capital fundraising campaign? It is a fundraising campaign which has been organized in order to raise a major sum of money for either a building or an endowment. However such campa...
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by Dr. Yvonne LaMar - 2007-03-09
The word "stagnant" conjures unpleasant images, but it's the best word for some of the situations I see in churches. No movement, no progress, just sitting and letting things grow from minor problem ...
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by Nancy Andrews - 2007-03-07
This is the time of year when many of us are reviewing our plans for our local annual golf event. Since most of these events are for charity, budgets can be lean.If you have not already considered a ...
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by Tom Turner - 2007-03-07
Very often you will find that the students from different organizations in High School such as the football team or the chess club will initiate their own High School fundraising event. This is becau...
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by Jim Gould - 2007-03-06
While it's true that your website is the information center for your organization, and the way you let the world know about your programs and efforts, you may be missing out on one of the most powerfu...
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by Tom Turner - 2007-03-05
Every year you will find millions of fund raising events happening all across the country. They range from very large scale fund raising events for major organizations all the way down to fund raisin...
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by Tom Turner - 2007-03-03
If you are planning a church fund raising event you will not be alone. Church fund raising is one of the most popular fund raising projects today. There are so many options to choose from, but there ...
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by Jim Gould - 2007-03-01
We all know that people give money to people, not to organizations. That is why it is so important for nonprofits to target their potential large donors and figure out ways to draw them into the commu...
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by Alan Sharpe - 2007-02-23
What kind of response rates do your direct mail fundraising letters generate?That's the most common question I'm asked by potential clients. And it's a good question, since non-profit organizations...
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by Karen Zapp - 2007-02-22
November 15, 2007 is National Philanthropy Day - a day to recognize the countless individuals and organizations that give so much year after year to help make our world a better place to live.I'll be ...
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by Karen Zapp - 2007-02-22
Copy that inspires larger donations, motivates more advocacy, or spurs greater response of any kind begins with knowing your donor, your prospect, your audience. That's why a fundamental rule of writ...
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by John Reynolds - 2007-02-20
1. Civil engineering, construction, petrochemical, mining, and quarryingProjects in this category are those which spring to mind most readily whenever industrial projects are mentioned. Once common fe...
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by Todd Mintz - 2007-02-15
"…Everything Counts In Large Amounts." Depeche ModeI am on the Board of Directors of Search Engine Marketing Professionals of Portland (SEMpdx). One of the stated aims of our organization is that bo...
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by Jeffrey Hauser - 2007-02-12
Fundraising is a part of the fabric of our culture. Whether you are on a church board, the local soccer club, school PTA, or have a child in school, you've probably been asked to participate or sit in...
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by Shauna Hanus - 2007-02-10
It is not always the easiest thing to raise money. You need to take into considerations your budget, your time and your volunteer base. By following along with your must knows you will be able to bu...
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by Shauna Hanus - 2007-02-10
Emotions are what drive a successful fundraiser. People need to feel good and proud of them selves when they give. This will keep the donations pouring in. It is however, good practice to keep in m...
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by Shauna Hanus - 2007-02-10
Think out side of the box when it comes to fundraising. The old traditional ways to fundraise were great for your grandmother but now is the time to look for change. We are living in a face paced an...
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by Shauna Hanus - 2007-02-10
Fundraising takes time and patience. Keeping this in mind from the beginning will help you to run a successful fundraising campaign. Non profit charities are always looking for new ways to fundraise...
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by Shauna Hanus - 2007-02-10
Brick fundraising is a great way to get decorative bricks to line a pathway or as a façade on a wall or entry way. Brick fundraising allows donors to pre-purchase bricks with there names that are lat...
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by J Carter - 2007-02-06
If you've been asked to write a letter to help with fundraising for a group or charity that you're involved with, you may be staring at a blank piece of paper wondering just what to write.Here's an ac...