1. Featured Fundraiser: Sandy Clark
(News/Fundraising News)

... the steady expansion of RDI thanks to so many committed people in the community who want to support change around the world. What tips/advice do you have to other fundraisers in your field? First, is ...

2. Do You Talk or Do You Listen?
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I have met a lot of extroverted fundraisers; they are people who like to talk and be listened to and can often speak eloquently and persuasively about the causes of their organization. However, I’ve always ...

3. Church Fundraising Ideas
(News/Fundraising News)

... have often volunteered for many years and it may be hard to introduce new ideas. Still, the main strategy for a successful [...] Related posts:Ideas For Holiday Fundraisers Workable Ideas For Non-Profit ...

4. Development Work Like Pastoring
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We have a unique opportunity to partner with people in areas of their passion. In our culture, money is often a taboo topic, yet as fundraisers it is something we talk about often. Where we give or do ...

5. Featured Fundraiser: John Peterson
(News/Fundraising News)

...  But I find equal joy in equipping and sending. It is a privilege to be a “sender” of real quality men and women that will impact young lives. What tips/advice do you have to other fundraisers in your ...

6. Improvements to your FirstGiving account: Email your supporters with our new email tool
(News/Fundraising News)

... email to all of your supporters at once send separate emails by event send separate emails to fundraisers and donors Here’s how to use it: Sign [...] Posted: 2010-06-08 08:00:07 ...

7. Featured Fundraiser Edward Sumner
(News/Fundraising News)

...  What tips/advice do you have to other fundraisers in your field? Doris Day said that the importance of the Gospel is not only to comfort the oppressed, but to oppress the comfortable. I would never ...

8. My Philosophy of Giving
(News/Fundraising News)

I received an email from a reader at Actually Giving few weeks ago and she mentioned how rarely, as fundraisers, we talk about our own personal giving. Today I want to talk a little about my theories as ...

9. This week’s Best Practice in Action-May 20: Provide Promotional Materials to Participants
(News/Fundraising News)

Our friends at Climate Cycle not only equip classrooms with the tools to learn about climate change, they also equip their fundraisers with tools to run successful campaigns.  Climate Cycle brings environmental ...

10. This week’s fundraising Best Practice in Action – May 14: “Save the Date” Emails to Past Participants
(News/Fundraising News)

As many fundraisers know, those most likely to give are those who have given before.  Although this may seem obvious, fundraisers often fail to remind existing donors of upcoming events.  Our friends at ...

11. Fundraiser Spotlight: Heather Rine for the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
(News/Fundraising News)

Most of our Fundraiser Spotlights are about fundraisers running marathons, or sometimes performing other mindblowing feats of athletic ability.  But most of us don’t run across countries or paddle across ...

12. Featured Fundraiser: James Tobias
(News/Fundraising News)

... do you have to other fundraisers in your field? Embrace change and new ideas. I hear often of how many organizations resist changing or tweaking operations just because it isn’t the way they have done ...

13. Email Rules to Live By
(News/Fundraising News)

Many fundraisers are fuzzy on the rules of email solicitations. Nonprofits seem to receive a little grace with people regarding how we use and reuse our email lists. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t ...

14. Featured Fundraiser: Sarah Kaiser
(News/Fundraising News)

... Greater Northwest Chapter. In my role I enjoy the fun and privilege of supporting and engaging volunteer fundraisers who help us carry out our mission to mobilize people and resources to advance research ...

15. Ongoing Fundraiser: Small But Steady Profits With eScrip
(News/Fundraising News)

... you may have already signed up for an eScrip program during their elementary school years, but forgotten [...] Related posts:Don’t Forget About These Popular Ongoing Fundraisers! Don’t Forget ...

16. Featured Fundraiser: Jennifer Maxwell
(News/Fundraising News)

... work in isolation. Development is the glue that holds the design together; without it, no one aspect alone would succeed. What tips/advice do you have to other fundraisers in your field? A professor ...

17. Boston Marathon Meet Up with Team Hoyt
(News/Fundraising News)

On Wednesday, March 3, 2010, FirstGiving fundraisers gathered at Dillon’s, just steps away from the Boston Marathon finish line, for a night of team building, networking, and fun. Dick Hoyt, a seasoned ...

18. Opportunities for my Readers
(News/Fundraising News)

... can benefit your nonprofit. If you hear about an award that I have not posted about please let me know so I can share it everyone. Featured Fundraiser: Every month (or so) I highlight different fundraisers ...

19. Easy Profits With Easter Chocolate Fundraisers
(News/Fundraising News)

...  Easter Fundraising – Do The Bunny Hop! Easy Profits With Stationary Fundraisers Posted: 2010-02-25 13:17:11 ...

20. Planning Your Next Fundraising Meeting
(News/Fundraising News)

... For Big Profits: Planning Tips For Fundraisers Tips For Dealing With Problems Within Your Volunteer Fundraising Group Posted: 2010-02-23 11:04:08 ...