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Top 8 Fundraiser Ideas

Top 8 Fundraiser Ideas

| May 21, 2014

— So, you’re tasked with raising hundreds, even thousands of dollars for your cause, event or project. But where to begin? Well, consider a few of the following fundraising ideas to start pulling in funds! Host a Bowling Tournament Fundraiser — A bowling tournament fundraiser is a great way to pull in funds and raise […]

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How to Host a Canister Drive Fundraiser

How to Host a Canister Drive Fundraiser

| December 18, 2013

-Are you looking for a great fundraiser idea? Host a canister drive fundraiser! Canister drive fundraisers are a very effective way to gather funds from the public, although there are a few keys that you’ll need to take into consideration in order to ensure success! To host a canister drive, stop by an array of […]

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Have Realistic Goals for Your Fundraiser

Have Realistic Goals for Your Fundraiser

| November 11, 2013

-Know your Breakeven point; Have a plan on how to achieve your Fundraising Goals. Have Realistic Goals for you Fundraiser. It is important to have realistic goals for your fundraiser. You will need to do a little math and possibly familiarize yourself with an accounting term called the breakeven point. The breakeven point, as you […]

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How to Have a Rubber Duck Race Fundraiser

How to Have a Rubber Duck Race Fundraiser

| November 6, 2013

-Want to know how to have a rubber duck race fundraiser? That could be a good idea. These events often attract thousands of participants. Here’s how to get started. Choose a Location The races are typically held in a fast-running stream or river. Ideally, the banks along the edges of the water will be suitable […]

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How to Have a Penny Drive Fundraiser

How to Have a Penny Drive Fundraiser

| October 29, 2013

-Learning all about how to have a penny drive fundraiser is a good idea, regardless of your cause. These fundraisers are very successful. Some schools have raised thousands of dollars for equipment or local charities. You could also modify the steps to use the system at work. Here’s how to get started. The Way the […]

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15 Top Fundraising Books

15 Top Fundraising Books

| October 9, 2013

If you’re new to fundraising and seeking tips and fundraiser ideas, you’ll need to check out these 15 books on fundraising!

You’ll find all the advice, fundraiser ideas, tips and strategies for raising money…

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How to Have a Comedy Night Fundraiser

How to Have a Comedy Night Fundraiser

| October 3, 2013

-If you are wondering how to have a comedy night fundraiser, you may have recently attended one of these events. Many fundraising organizers have become interested in this tool, as the idea has become more popular. A number of well-known comedians, including Dave Reilly, have helped to increase the popularity of these events by offering […]

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50/50 raffles are an awesome and quick Fundraiser

50/50 raffles are an awesome and quick Fundraiser

| October 2, 2013

-How to run a 50/50 raffle fundraiser! Simple, fun and easy are the three words that describe 50/50 raffles. Created to raise funds alone or in combination with another event, 50/50 raffles offer, 50 percent of the value in cash to the holder of the winning ticket, while the other 50 percent goes to the […]

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How to Have a Golf Tournament Fundraiser

How to Have a Golf Tournament Fundraiser

| September 23, 2013

Learning how to have a golf tournament fundraiser is not that hard and that’s a good thing. Fundraisers of this kind are usually quite successful. The following steps can help ensure that your event is a success. Contact the Golf Course.
You probably already have a relationship with a course…

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How to Get More Volunteers for your Fundraising Committee

How to Get More Volunteers for your Fundraising Committee

| September 20, 2013

Fundraising volunteers are an essential part of a fundraising committee. They are the ones who can help you inspire and motivate other people to participate in your cause and organize ….

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Fundraising with a Hay Ride Fundraiser

Fundraising with a Hay Ride Fundraiser

| September 20, 2013

Hosting a Hay Ride Fundraiser. A hay ride fundraiser is a great idea for the autumn. Ideally, this fundraiser will be held at a farm, but it may also be held in any open green space, like a park. Hay rides attract lots of families, making it an ideal fundraiser idea for schools and groups […]

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Booster Club President:  How to Avoid Burn Out

Booster Club President: How to Avoid Burn Out

| July 18, 2013

I recently attended a football booster club meeting.  The president of the booster club is in her second year of what will probably be a 5 year term.  She is doing a great job…but I noticed the potential of future burn out. What I mean by burn out is that you get so tired that […]

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