http://fundraisingnonprofit.net The Fun Back in Fundraising Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:33:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a fundraiser and a donor I myself felt fatigued the other night at a local non-profit meeting. It was a GREAT meeting with an engaging speaker, and lots of scintillating conversation. Overall an unexpected result from what normally would be a dry meeting of reports and expectations. The fatigue set ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/86/are-fundraisers-triggering-donor-fatigue-in-a-down-economy/ I have officially seen it all, as a non profit and occasional political fundraiser for years I never cease to be amazed. Sarah Palin is touring the country in an attempt to shore up support, President Obama is in the middle east and GM is now run by the government. That is ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/83/fundraising-in-a-down-economy-for-2012/ The Southern Political Report caught my eye today, specifically the words "moneybomb" and fundraising frenzy specifically referencing Rand Paul duplicating Ron Paul's 2008 internet fundraising success. I have included the entire article below: Kentucky: Bunning sets fundraisers In the aftermath of a very poor 1st Quarter return in his money chase for ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/78/just-launch-a-moneybomb-by-creating-internet-based-fundraising-frenzy/ It makes sense to finally add some campaign finace reform to political fundraising and that may be happening in Illinois. In an article today some very interesting things were said about possible funding limits. No where has camp0aign reform come so far as in Arizona however there Clean Elections pricess ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/76/fundraising-reform-in-a-time-of-crisis/ Here is your FRIDAY FAST FUNDRAISING IDEA For whatever reason this fundraising program caught my eye, and I thought I would share it with you. It is a perfect fundraiser for brownies, scouts, churches, and school groups. Sunflower Fundraiser for Mother's Day! It is so simple and unique. Your organization can buy a ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/71/mothers-day-fundraiser/ 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 ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/68/cops-and-donuts-a-unique-twist-on-a-old-favorite-fundraiser/ 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 ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/60/one-person-can-change-the-world-small-town-fundraising-big-ideas/ 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 ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/57/if-you-are-going-to-have-a-fundraiser-make-the-most-that-you-possibly-can/ 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 ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/47/how-to-write-the-best-small-gift-fundraising-letter/ 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 ... http://fundraisingnonprofit.net/41/worst-political-fundraising-environment-yet-raised-11-million-in-28-days/