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Back To Basics – Fundraising in the New Economy

The recession, our new presidential administration, and local community circumstances have fundraising coordinators, parent teacher groups and school administrators asking themselves “What should we do now about our fund raising plans for 2009-2010?”

Here are some back to basics tips that we hope will make your job easier.

Improving Fund Raising With Effective E- Mail Communication

A professional we respect tremendously Nancy E. Schwartz, of Nancy Schwartz and Company, brought a great resource to our attention in her blog, Getting Attention.  

Nancy does great work and is always a good source for powerful "ideas, tactics, and tips for nonprofit communicators focused on helping their organizations succeed through effective marketing." 

Her post talks about a guide published by Convio entitled "Using the Internet to Raise Funds and Build Donor Relationships: Tools, Tips and Techniques for Boosting Donations."

School Fund Raising Tips, It is all about Time

Today’s post focuses on the timing of fundraisers. 

These tips and ideas will help you stay on top of your game  and guarantee successful and profitable fundraisers in “no time flat”

Many Hands Make Light Work - Can I get a Little Help Here!

With the school year fully under way and as we approach the beginning of the   holiday season, fundraising efforts can seem insurmountable, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. But have no fear, help is (hopefully) on the way!

Ask and You Shall Receive

Asking for help doesn’t always come easy. Fundraising chair people will often assume that if someone were willing to be involved they would have signed up to do so. But all to often, the best prospective committee members won’t volunteer to help - unless asked.