Fundraising Can Be Easy When You Plan It First
September 27, 2008
If you have been tasked with been a fundraiser for your organization, how do you feel? You’ve decided to support a cause, organization or activity that desperately needs funds and now are probably wondering just how will you find the needed money? You know that raising funds can be a challenging activity, it is probably not your key skill but you have to do something. Well we know that fundraisers cost time and money, so how can you organize a fundraiser that will HELP rather than HURT your... Read more »
How To Use Custom Apparel For Fundraising
September 23, 2008
If you are looking for a way to raise funds for a school, an activity center, a church or other non profit organization, you can do so with custom apparel. Everyone likes custom t-shirts, hats and sweatshirts. No matter what type of project you are fundraising, you can make it easier by creating custom apparel. Some ideas on how you can use custom apparel to create your own articles of clothing for fundraising include: Hats For a Cause If you have a cause that you want to raise funds for, you... Read more »
Helping Nonprofits Through Charitable Services
September 17, 2008
Nonprofits are great for those who need help when they can’t get it from other sources. Nonprofit organizations help to feed, clothe, and care for people in times of need. They also are a big part in raising money for assistance and research in many aspects of health, wellness, and other life threatening ailments. So nonprofits are important and significant to others, but who helps nonprofits when they are in need? There are many free services for nonprofits that can be utilized in order to... Read more »
Tips for Fundraising Success
September 16, 2008
Fundraising is an activity that is simultaneously profitable and charitable. Usually, fundraising activities advance a social or political agenda. Most fundraising activities are established by nonprofit organizations. This is due to the fact that nonprofit organizations usually don’t exist for profit like other types of organizations. Therefore, in order to increase their funds, they choose fundraising. Unfortunately, fundraising is not an effortless task. If an organization wants or needs... Read more »
12 Reasons To Always Make The Most of Your Nonprofit Events
September 12, 2008
Having problems, having people support your cause? Not sure what you need to do to move people to help you in your nonprofit organization. 1. Create Awareness You can create awareness of your organization’s causes. Most events offer the ability to do free advertising. Make the event an integral part of your annual advertising and marketing program. 2. Solicit Donations You have the ability to solicit donations and make all your events a fundraiser. You never know who wants to contribute to... Read more »
4 Issues You Will Encounter When Leading an Illness Support Group
August 9, 2008
by Lisa Copen After planning for your new illness support group for weeks, or perhaps even months, it’s finally time to have your first meeting. You’ve gone through the steps of preparing a proposal to start up a support group. It’s been approved by whoever is in charge, such as an organization or church. And you’ve put together a welcome folder for all the people who will attend. You have topics to discuss, speakers scheduled, and perhaps even a study planned. So, does this... Read more »
Best Fish Oil Supplements
August 4, 2008
by Hensley Bond If one is healthy, is there a need to take fatty acids? Fatty acids are crucial for the proper functioning of every living cell in the body. The human brain comprises 60% fat, of which roughly 20% are long-chain fatty acids. Crucial for cellular messaging these fats play an important role in brain function. Sadly the body hasn’t evolved to distinguish between ‘good’ fats (such as EPA - eicosapentaenoic acid - or GLA) and ‘bad’ fats (hydrogenated fats... Read more »
Social Entrepreneurs - Characteristics and Objectives
August 3, 2008
While a business entrepreneur might create entirely new industries, a social entrepreneur comes up with new solutions to social problems and then implements them on a large scale. Social entrepreneurs act as the change agents for society, seizing opportunities others miss and improving systems, inventing new approaches, and creating solutions to change society for the better. Social Entrepreneurship The essence of entrepreneurship is the burning desire to create an organization that focuses in helping... Read more »
Charity Custom T Shirts: How to Generate Funds for a Nonprofit Organization
July 20, 2008
Charity organizers with a great need for financial support can use custom T shirts to their advantage. Giving away or selling a shirt can be a real help in making a fundraising project successful. Several methods can be used to incorporate these clothing items into your plans. Sometimes, custom T shirts can be used as a draw to get people in for the main charity event. If there is an event set to take place in the future, it is important to make people aware of it so that they will come out... Read more »
The Secrets of Seo for Non Profits
July 12, 2008
One of the best ways to utilize existing advertising tactics on the internet is to use SEO articles. SEO is the best way to get cheap advertising for your website. If you are a non profit organization, you can see a great return on SEO advertising in a matter of days. The best part about a non profit organization is that you are giving back to a group or community. You have to heart in the right place, but there just may not be the funds available that you need to spread the word of your organization.... Read more »


