Fundraising with Fleece Blankets

It’s winter time right now, which means that it is a great time for a winter themed fundraiser. You could do something generic like selling hot cocoa or beanies, but why not think a little outside the box? One great option that a lot of organizations don’t think about is selling fleece blankets. These are [...]

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February 19th, 2012 by jvanwagoner

Fundraising with Gag Gifts

Are you having trouble coming up with a way to raise money for your organization? If so, you might want to think about running a fundraiser selling gag gifts. Gag gifts are items that most people would never actually use, but they are funny to give out because of their subject matter. My husband and [...]

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February 12th, 2012 by jvanwagoner

40 Online Fundraising Resources – The Ultimate List for Online Fundraisers

The internet can be a lot more helpful than most fundraising organizations realize. Whether you need a tool to monitor your fundraising or you need a charity to donate money to, you should be able to find what you need online. You can use your computer as a virtual accountant, keeping track of all of [...]

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February 4th, 2012 by jvanwagoner

Tips for Setting Fundraising Goals

If you are trying to raise money for your organization, you are going to need a set of goals to follow. Goal setting is important for every aspect of your life, from getting a college degree to setting up a savings account. If you do not have a goal to follow, you will not have [...]

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January 27th, 2012 by jvanwagoner

Putting the Fun in Fundraising

Fundraising projects are known for being a bit of a drag. There are some that are more exciting than others, but most people hate the idea of having to run a catalog sale for money. If you want to have a truly successful fundraiser for your organization, you need to find a way to make [...]

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January 18th, 2012 by jvanwagoner

Setting Up a Date Night Auction to Raise Money

You can run a standard auction to raise money for your organization, but that may be a little bit boring. A lot of people won’t necessarily go to a college auction because they don’t think they will get anything good out of it. In order to get people to come to your auction, you may [...]

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January 13th, 2012 by jvanwagoner

How to Set Up a Silent Auction

If you have never been to a silent auction, you’re probably wondering how people could possibly bid on an item without making any noise. Fans of Storage Wars probably have images of Dave Hester‘s famous “Yuuup!” flashing through their minds at this point, but not all auctions have to have a Hester-esque volume to them. [...]

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January 2nd, 2012 by jvanwagoner

Raising Money with Singing Valentines

Now that Christmas is over, you have missed your chance to carol for cash. That doesn’t mean you can’t sing your way to a big wad of money though. You just have to wait for a different holiday. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to have a singing fundraiser because you can sell musical telegrams [...]

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January 1st, 2012 by jvanwagoner

Caroling for Cash

Are you in a choir or a group of people that has some singing talent? If so, you may want to use your vocal talents to raise money for your organization. This is a great time of the year to do this because you can actually sing Christmas carols for money. There are a few [...]

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December 19th, 2011 by jvanwagoner

Creating Group T-Shirts on CafePress and Zazzle (to Wear or Sell)

No matter what kind of organization you are involved with, you will inevitably come across the need for group T-shirts. You may need these to identify your group at a convention, or you may need them to sell for a fundraiser. Whatever the case may be, you can create group shirts without much effort at [...]

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December 14th, 2011 by jvanwagoner