Machine Vision Cameras and The Electromagnetic Spectrum

An explanation of the electromagnetic spectrum and how camera technology works within the spectrum. There are many types of cameras with different interfaces that help use the spectrum beyond just visible light. These types of cameras are used in different applications from military to medical.

Landing Holiday Fundraisers - Advice for Fundraising Reps

Right now is the best time to start preparing for holiday fundraisers.

Successful Fundraising

School budgets are short. Cities even need help. On top of that, there are all sorts of organizations that are looking to make some extra money to help fund them. Fundraising is the perfect thing to do just that. If you are looking for some remarkable method of fundraising to turn your school or organization around, there are plenty to choose from, but they may not all be remarkable. In fact, sometimes the simplest of plans works the best.

Online Donations - Strategy or Website Coinbox?

The Internet is becoming an important part of the strategic marketing for nonprofit organizations. I recently reviewed a random sample of 75 websites of nonprofit organizations. I looked specifically at their strategy for online donations. Here is what we found:

Small Business Community Fundraising and Promotional Events

Small businesses live and die on their reputations in the community and the goodwill hey generate. If they serve the customers well and help the local community and become involved they stand a much better chance in being successful.

Easy Fundraising Ideas

Stay at home moms, school children or just about anyone who wants to raise some funds for either a good cause or for some personal reasons need not worry about which fundraising idea they would use and considering that there are actually a of fundraising ideas out there...

Boost Response Rates and Income with Appealing Fundraising Letter Envelopes

Writing a terrific fundraising letter is a waste of time if your donor throws your entire package in the trash unopened. And that happens more often than any of us dare to think about. That's why your envelope is so crucial to your success.

Fundraising Mailing Lists: How List Brokers Can Help

Last time I checked, there were 25,000 response lists and 50,000 compiled lists currently on the market. Among all of these lists, you'll find hundreds that work for fundraising appeals. Actually, you likely won't find them. Locating the best names for your mailing is complicated and best left to an experienced list broker.

Reactivate Lapsed Donors With A Direct Mail Fundraising Survey

A proven way to reactivate lapsed donors is to ask them why they have stopped giving.

Write Successful Non-For-Profit Fundraising Letters With Personalization

Have you ever played The Mennonite Game? When two Mennonites meet for the first time, they soon start asking each other questions designed to discover who and what they share in common.

Your Not-For-Profit Fundraising Letter Programs Has Three Goals

Your direct mail fundraising program should have three goals.

Fundraising and the Business of Relationships

An informative article that explores the business of relationships in the context of fundraising.

Top 7 Youth Fundraising ideas

The most important rule in planning a youth fundraiser is to make sure that everybody realises that raising money can be fun!

The Four Major Forms of Fundraising

An informative article that explores the four major types of fundraising.