Non Profit Fundraising

So everyone has heard the jokes about cops and donuts. Well the Special Olympics and the Tampa police are teaming up again to raise money, last year they raised $30,000 with Krispy Kreme.
In a report from First Coast News – Jacksonville,FL,USA today, the police officers lower buckets for donations and based on what type of [...]

Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” in today’s fundraising world where non profits have become a $80 Billion Dollar a Year Industry it is always nice to hear about someone making a difference.
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One of the things that causes me great concern is organizations that focus all of their fundraising on events. Events are great for growing membership, generating pr, and partnering with the community. They have the potential to introduce you to a new pool of donors. Events are GREAT!
If an event is to be used as [...]

I recently received a small gift fundraising letter, the specific ask was for $5. I had not contributed to the cause before so what was it about this email that moved me to donate?
First let’s look at what a good fundraising email has compared to how this one was structured.
A headline that makes the reader [...]

That headline just does not make sense to me, a political fundraiser, Michael Bauer  was quoted in the Chicago Sun Times talking about US Senate hopeful and current Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias. The most amazing thing to me is he raised this $1.1 million for his exploratory committee in 28 days.
Yes, 28 days, HOW can [...]