Nine Conditions for Selecting a New Member of a Nonprofit Board of Trustees

If nonprofits use the checklist below, they will make the job of replacing Board members more efficient and more beneficial to fulfilling the mission of the organization. Many nonprofit organizations contain term limits in their by-laws for members of their Boards of Trustees. Some of the Boards on which I have served have different provisions. One provided for three year terms, with no more than three consecutive terms before the member was required to take at least one year off the Board. Another provided for...

Host A Casino Night Fundraiser

A Casino Night is a great way to raise funds for your favorite charity or cause because it gives people an excuse to dress up and have fun. Sure it's a lot of work pulling it all together, but the results are well worth it.

Become a Creative Fundraising Professional

There are so many creative people in this world, and if you happen to be one of them you just might be suited for a lucrative career as a fundraising professional. Fundraising is a big.

Free Nonprofit After-Donation Letter That Thanks the Donor for their Donation

After a donation is made to your nonprofit is the perfect time to build a lasting relationship with the donor. Using this free sample letter you'll increase the donations your nonprofit can receive from the individual donor.

School Fund Raising – Teaching the Kids Some Responsibility

Schools are always looking for unique school fund raising projects to raise money for a wide variety of programs and needs. Traditionally many schools have sold...

7 Reasons NOT to Have a Church Youth Group Bake Sale

Many church youth groups plan bake sales to support their programs, summer camp or mission trips. Everyone likes cookies and cupcakes, so why not have a bake sale? While a bake sale might sound like a good idea, here are 7 reasons why may not be the best idea...

School Fundraising Tip – Publish A Calendar

There are a variety of independent fundraisers going on in a given community at any one time. If your fundraiser overlaps with another's, your school organization's fundraising success could be in jeopardy. You definitely don't want to try to do a candy fundraiser during Girl Scout Cookie Time!

How to Make More Money with a Tupperware Fundraiser

Then I learned that a Tupperware fundraiser is not based on parties. A Tupperware fundraiser is run much like any other fundraiser, except that you offer a quality, durable product instead of cheap consumables.

Political Fund Raising At It's Best

Political fund raising is often very misunderstood with all that happens in politics. There are millions of dollars raised every year for one campaign or another. There are some very...

College Fundraising

Looking for college fundraising ideas? Here are ten activity ideas for fraternity, sorority, or other groups to raise funds on campus.

FastTrack Fundraising Program

Groups looking for money to run special events or make special purchases will be glad to know that there are fund-raising services that will help them in their endeavors. Fasttrack Fundraising, for example, is a group of people working together to help non-profit groups raise needed funds and understand the importance of fundraising and also the challenges.

In Donor Newsletters, Put Captions Under Photos to Boost Readership with Fundraising Bulletins

A picture is never worth a thousand words. That's why you must put captions under the photographs in your donor newsletters. I'm not talking about stock photos that your designer places on pages for artistic effect. I'm talking about the newsy photos, the photos of your work, your volunteers, your latest event, the people you help, the photos that must communicate news or facts to your donors.

Aspiring Not To Lead - The Glory and the Guts

Yes, there are advantages to aspiring NOT to lead in your fundraising career.

How To Write a Successful Fundraising Letter

When seeking funds for your non-profit, there is a fine line between sincerity and getting your financial needs met.