As an afterschool program coordinator, you’re all too familiar with the sometimes stressful nature of your position. You’ve got kids to keep entertained, parents to stay in touch with, and school administrators to coordinate with. All in all, this can create a hectic workload. Luckily, there are plenty…
Most organizations focus solely on the event goal raising funds and building up enthusiasm while neglecting to consider how to maintain engagement and momentum long after your event is over. Here some simple ways your organization can maintain engagement after an event.…
Earn funds for your organization with a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser without asking for donations.…
Grants can be an important source of program and operating revenue for nonprofits. For many organizations, funding from private and family foundations, government funding agencies, and corporations represent some of their single largest funding sources. But using grants to fund your programming is not a passive form of fundraising—far…
Shoppers today face more choices than ever before. Making a purchase can involve choosing between a high and low price, a specialty item or a generic solution, or buying just enough for now over buying in bulk. And sometimes, shoppers even consider their values to make ethical shopping decisions. To…
Fundraising is rarely a one-person job. After all, even the most passionate individuals can only reach out to so many supporters by themselves. Fortunately, team-based organizations, such as little leagues, high school sports teams, and sports clubs, already have a team assembled. With the right tools, these teams can mobilize…
Though the nature of an HOA provides a certain amount of independence, your HOA exists to some degree within the context of the larger city or town outside your gates. After all, homeowners’ children go to local schools, eat at local restaurants, and shop at local stores in the mainstream…
Involving children in fundraising and philanthropy teaches them “first-hand the power of teamwork, the impact they can have on their community, and the rewards of giving time, talent, and treasure,” explains the Bohemian Foundation, a Colorado-based family foundation. Children of all ages can benefit from giving and serving their communities.…