3 Social Media Fundraisers

Social media is the “in thing” today. Many people have a Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube account—which makes using social media as a fundraising platform a fantastic idea. Here are a few ideas to help you get started: Facebook Create a Facebook page detailing your cause and your fundraising...

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What Makes a Successful Fundraising Video?

Nowadays, it seems that every nonprofit wants to tell their story online through video. A powerful video can forge a strong, long-lasting relationship between you and your supporters. Consequently, you can hold your target audience in thrall within three minutes or less. Yet what purpose does a fundraising...

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Twitter Tips for Nonprofits

Many who initially used Twitter to keep in touch with friends and family may not have envisioned that the site would have evolved from a simple social outlet into a massively effective business tool. Professionals of every kind now use the social networking site, nonprofit organizations and corporate...

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Helping a Health Savvy Charity

Nonprofits that promote awareness of health issues or lend a hand to the sick can generate a lot of funds through online auctions for charity. Through such events, you can reach a wider audience and appeal to people’s generosity. That said, be sure to collect auction items that...

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Some Ideas for Your Auction

Do you want your charity auction to be successful? Then keep these tips in mind. First, you might want to offer in-season items that people are likely to buy at specific times of the year. For example, heaters tend to sell quite well in the months leading up...

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Top Reasons Online Auctions Rock

Whenever you hear the word ‘auction’, you’ll probably picture a scene from a typical auction house. Items are presented in person, bidders raise their hands, and an auctioneer bangs the gavel every now and then. While auctions of this sort are still very much around, some now take...

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Fundraising Ideas that Unleash the Fan Inside

"If you’re searching for exciting and unique non-profit fundraising ideas, what could be a better source for inspiration than the celebrities we all know and love? A nonprofit organization in Bay City, Michigan looked to Madonna, one of the most famous singers alive, to inspire their charity event: The...

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Compete and Collect: Fundraising at a Whole New Level

"Whether your fundraising event is large or small, the most successful fundraisers are fueled by preparation, planning and of course a little bit of luck. Big, high-profile events like celebrity auctions and benefit concerts are great ways to raise money if you have the time and budget, but organizers...

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Great Non-Profits for Animal Lovers to Support

Humans may be on top of the food chain, but one shouldn’t forget that animals play a vital role in the web of life, too. Fortunately, many people are animal lovers: Just look at the millions of pet owners in the country! Still, there’s much more you can...

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3 Key Tips for a Successful Charity Fundraiser

"Inspired by Desiree's fundraising success? You can help your favorite nonprofit by organizing a fundraising event of your own! Here are a few tips to help you organize a successful charity fundraising event, just like Desiree did. Set a Goal Always start by setting a fundraising goal for your...

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Giving is Good for Your Donors

When campaigning for their fundraising efforts, many fundraisers focus their marketing strategies on showcasing the great benefits going towards the causes they support. However, many forget that while fundraisers do provide a lot for the people at the receiving end of the line, the donors themselves actually benefit...

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3 Unique Fundraisers Inspired by Something Simple

"Every nonprofit has a big job to do, and the additional challenge of raising money can seem daunting. Coming up with a unique idea for charity fundraisers can go a long way to raise funds and attention; it may be a one-time event, but participants will never forget it....

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Online Charity Auctions are More Practical

"Minimal Budget Staging a live or silent auction can often involve lots of time and money. You’ll have to pay for the auction venue, provide food and drinks, buy decorations, and hire professional auctioneer. Unless a generous philanthropist is willing to foot the bill, wouldn’t it be more sensible...

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Exciting Summer Fundraising Ideas

Summer is one of the most exciting seasons of the year for both kids and adults. It is a time when outdoor activities of all different kinds are happening left and right. If you plan to organize an upcoming fundraiser for a non-profit, why not use the warm...

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Get Creative With Your Charity Auction

"Establish a theme. A traditional charity auction involves the sale of a variety of goods or services with no relation to each other, often not even associated with the cause. For example, a nonprofit association that aims to promote literacy might offer auto detail services or a new set...

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Tips for Maximizing Online Fundraising Sites

There was a time when silent auctions were the staple of fundraising, but holding a silent auction these days doesn’t happen without cost. You have to have money to spare to afford the venue, the host, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. If you can’t afford a live silent auction,...

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