02 June

Major Donor Fundraising 101

Many non-profits, particularly smaller churches, schools, and charities, believe that all they need to succeed is for that one (or two… or three…) major donors to come knocking and fund …

19 April

Four Low Cost Fundraising Ideas

Keeping fundraising costs down is a necessity for small and mid-sized non-profits. While larger organizations may hold huge galas or invest in ten thousand piece direct mail prospecting, these smaller …

07 April

How to Use Scratch Cards for Fundraising

For smaller organizations with large volunteer bases, I like the concept of using scratch cards for fundraising. Concepts like scratch cards, candy bar sales, or cookbook fundraising shouldn’t replace your …

22 March

Thinking Big in Fundraising

If there’s one thing I don’t like, it’s thinking small. Far too many people spend their time and energy thinking small. That’s true in the wider world, and it’s true …

10 March

Local Fundraising for Larger Non-Profits

Doing local fundraising for a large organization can sometimes seem complicated and unwieldy. Whether you are running a local affiliate of a large national organization, or are responsible for raising …

05 March

Raising Money through Discount Card Fundraising

We’ve all seen (or been asked to buy) one of those “Entertainment Book” fundraising cards (and the accompanying phonebook-sized discount directories). Perhaps you’ve even wondered whether or not you could …