Fundraising & Grants

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Sample Fundraising Forms & Letters for Nonprofits

If you’re reading this, you’re probably part of a non-profit organization which relies on donations to make all or part of the entity run. Correspondence with donors and potential donors is a key part of fundraising that should be taken seriously. Use these free sample fundraising forms and letters to double check against those of…

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14 Team Fundraising Ideas

Generating Money to Get You through the Season It’s the time of year where Saturdays are spent shuffling kids to soccer, hockey and baseball. You love that your kids are so active, but the expenses can add up quickly. Uniforms, equipment, trophies and the occasional team pizza party will have you shelling out $20’s like…

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25 Top Environmental Non-Profits

There are hundreds of environmental non-profits in existence, each dedicated to protecting, researching, and affecting change when it comes to planet earth and its inhabitants. While NonProfit Central’s software doesn’t support large-scale non-profit organizations like many of these, we are forever immersed in the non-profit world. And with recent stories about the validity of non-profit…

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Quick Fundraising Ideas for Non-Profits

Fundraising is the life blood of every non-profit organization. It is important for non-profits to keep coming up with new and creative ideas to raise money that they can put toward the cause, to further their objective. The drawback is that people aren’t very keen on parting with their money, even if it is for…

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What is "Giving Tuesday"?

There’s Thanksgiving, a day for thanks. There’s Black Friday, the day where crazy people camp out at stores to get great deals. Small Business Saturday comes next with an emphasis on local business. Then there’s Cyber Monday, when those with desk jobs avoid their work duties while they shop online for the deals. What’s next?…

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25 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for Non-Profits

Holiday Parties No matter the denomination, everyone loves a good holiday celebration. Why not organize one this year as a fundraiser for your non-profit group or club? Here are a few ideas to get your holiday party fundraiser off the ground. Ugly Sweater – Have an ugly sweater party with a $10 entrance fee and…

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Hosting Inexpensive Events to Thank Non-Profit Donors

Organizations that operate as a non-profit depend on the generosity of those who contribute their time and money to the greater good. Offering a budget-friendly way to thank donors for their valuable time and financial support can be achieved through effective planning, and community support. Believe it or not, hosting an event and providing them…

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Developing a NonProfit Budget

How does your organization decide where to spend its money? The decisions you make are a reflection of your collective values, habit and compromise. Developing a budget for your organization helps ensure that your spending is based on conscious intention. Monitoring it helps you stay on track to meet your goals and walk your talk.…

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Ten Hot PTA Fundraising Ideas

A Parent Teachers Association (PTA) is a formal organization of parents, teachers and school staff who prides itself on being an advocate for the education, health and the overall well-being of all students. One of its key roles is to foster a closer relationship between home and school. The PTA is not exclusive; it is…