I love this time of year because it is ideal for someone with my condition –
the giving condition.
I have always enjoyed showering my friends, family, and
even complete strangers with random acts of kindness. Just a few days ago I had
the double pleasure of treating my mom to some delicious ice cream, and then blowing
away the [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Fundraising category.
Give until it feels good
Funding resources toolbox
Finding a funding source is made fairly easy with online resources. Here are two sources you should add to your bookmark list.
1. GuideStar – This is a member site for nonprofit organizations. GuideStar houses information about nonprofit organizations for public review. To quote the site, their “database is broad and deep.” You can even find [...]
Creating Press Releases
Creating Press Releases
This isn’t necessarily a nonprofit specific topic, yet it is quite relevant. Press releases are an excellent source of marketing, and have the potential to connect you to the people you are trying to reach through your community work.
There are several great web resources that you can use to guide [...]
Key strategies for implementing new ideas
Brainstorming new ideas may be your passion; implementing new ideas on the other hand may be where projects breakdown. When bringing your key leaders together your organization can gain passion and purpose in utilizing true collaboration.
Here are a few key strategies to assist you in seeing those well-dreamt projects through to fruition.
• Include your [...]
Showcase: The Foundation Center
I have only had great experiences every time I’ve visited the Foundation Center in Washington, DC. The Foundation Center is a library, resource hub, and training facility all rolled up into one. There are five locations across the United States.
You can use the Foundation Center in two ways, either in person (if you [...]
What importance does the business plan have in grant funding?
The business plan is the foundation for what you are starting; it gives you direction as to where you are taking your organization and it gives you milestones to measure your progress. The other very important thing about a nonprofit organization’s business plan is that you can use it for grant review as well.
Included within [...]
Showcase: Helping Teachers – Helping Kids DonorsChoose.org
DonorsChoose.org provides students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals, whom we call Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund.
Proposals range from “Magical Math Centers” ($200) to [...]
Fun to give
I love this time of year. Most people are thinking of ways to give, and here is where they turn to nonprofit organizations.
It is important for every Board to consider fundraising. Don’t wait until hearts are soften in November and December to start asking. You should be asking all year long. Fundraising is a [...]
