Funding A Company Through Venture Capital

Funding a company through venture capital refers to investment made by outside people for the businesses that are either struggling or new and growing.

Bake Sale Tips

The holiday season is prime time for fundraisers and craft shows. No craft show would be complete without a bake sale. If you have been tasked to coordinate the bake sale, follow these simple tips to ensure your mouth-watering event is a huge success!

Three Donor Newsletter Mistakes to Avoid in Direct Mail Fundraising

You can’t simply present news in donor newsletters. Instead, you must write every issue with your donor in mind. To do that, avoid these three common mistakes in donor fundraising newsletters.

$100 Million Naming Rights: Entitlement or Need?

Many universities are raising the bar for naming rights. Do they see this as entitlement or need. Who qualifies for the right to ask for a $100 million gift?

Three Simple Steps to Establishing a Goal: The First Step To Successful Fundraising

Creating a logical and realistic goal is the beginning to any successful fundraiser. Goals need to be attainable within a realistic time frame. There are three steps to determining the right goal. You must establish a physical goal, set the monetary goal, and communicate your goal. When these steps are taken, goal setting becomes effortless and effective.

How To Contact Grant Makers with Success

Last week was a busy one for me: I am the contact person for applicants to a local Education Foundation and Friday was the proposal deadline! It never fails that the few days before the deadline I am flooded with questions from people applying. Most of their questions and requests are within reason, but I thought in the spirit of this week, I would offer suggestions on how to contact funders with questions about your proposal.

The Changing Face Of Commercial Mortgages In The Uk

Finding the right commercial mortgage finance for your business or property portfolio.

In Direct Mail Donor Acquisition - What You Win Them With Is What You Win Them To

So, when you plan your next donor acquisition mailing, aim to reach the hearts and minds of your potential donors, not just their wallets. And avoid incentives that attract one-time donors and guilt offerings. What you win them with is what you win them to.

Selling Glow Sticks for a Fundraiser

Glowsticks make a great fundraiser wherever kids hang out. Our swim team has made lots of money selling these.

Your Must Knows when Starting a Fundraiser

It is not always the easiest thing to raise money. You need to take into considerations your budget, your time and your volunteer base. By following along with your must knows you will be able to build and run a successful fundraising campaign.

Project Management: The 3 Major Project Types

A discussion of the three main types of projects, their inherent difficulties, and the best approach for tackling each type.

Three Keys to Holding a Celebrity Autograph Auction

Learn the three keys to raising money for your charitable cause with celebrities!

Raising Money and Hope for Organizations With eBay

More often than not a carwash is not going to raise enough money for your organization, but if you have a wide base of volunteers and supporters, there is a new way for people to painlessly donate to your good cause. Sellers on eBay can now donate part of their proceeds from individual sales directly to your organization.