Events
October 27, 2016 at 10:43 am
I just had the incredible honor of attending the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) in Noordwijk, Netherlands. Not only that, I had the further honor of attending as one of IFC’s scholars as part of its scholarship program. Ever since I heard about IFC, I have been dreaming about going. A conference that brings people from…
October 25, 2016 at 10:00 am
Even in today's high-tech world, the human touch still reigns supreme. This is especially true in the world of fundraising, where glamorous events that offer personal thanks to generous donors remain immensely popular. "Charity events are always a draw for a couple of reasons. They're a tangible way for the donor to get something in…
October 14, 2016 at 8:56 am
A local charity run is infuriating military families in metro Atlanta. Organizers of the so-called "Hostage Run" say the profits from the event will be donated to a military charity, but the wives of deployed soldiers say the entire premise is disrespectful. The run basically mimics a kidnapping, with the runners having black bags over…
October 13, 2016 at 8:40 am
Before digital connectivity, nonprofit organizations benefited from concerts that solicited donations and touted their causes. The 1971 Concert for Bangladesh raised money for UNICEF; 1985’s Live Aid sent famine relief to Ethiopia; and since 2004, the Black Ball has collected millions to fight AIDS. Now the charity concert model is changing. Millennials prefer festivals to…
September 21, 2016 at 11:47 am
An engaged and passionate board of directors is essential for nonprofit success. A 2012 study found that 55 percent of nonprofits that engaged their boards in fundraising saw an increase in fundraising results over the prior year, while just 43 percent of nonprofits whose boards did not fundraise saw an increase. It's clear that getting your board involved can be huge. And that's especially true for peer-to-peer programs...
September 19, 2016 at 11:47 am
On Saturday, hours before an explosion in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood injured 29 people, a similar device exploded near the route of a charity 5K race in a small Jersey Shore town. There were no injuries, but the explosion forced organizers to cancel the race. Authorities are now investigating a possible connection between the blasts, and this morning arrested suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami after a shootout with police...
September 15, 2016 at 12:06 pm
Looking for ideas for your P2P programs? Ways to get your board more involved? How to grow your programs and coach up fundraisers? Tips for social media and corporate engagement? You've come to the right place...
August 2, 2016 at 9:41 am
If you’re stuck trying to figure out a special way to show appreciation to your donors, how about having an open house at your organization? If you can’t hold one on site, have it at a restaurant or other venue. You may be able to find someone to donate space. Invite other supporters, too You…
July 11, 2016 at 11:27 am
Dubbed “The Most Wanted Gun in America” by The New York Times, the AR-15, a semi-automatic rifle available to citizens, is turning out to be a popular choice for fundraiser giveaways. (No, really.) But when Second Amendment Sports, a gun shop in McHenry, Ill., announced it would join the trend and raffle off a Smith & Wesson AR-15 modern sporting rifle to benefit the victims of the Orlando shooting, it hit a snag. The law...
June 17, 2016 at 9:17 am
Mere days after the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history left 50 dead and 53 wounded, Tennessee Rep. Andy Holt said he will no longer give away an AR-15 rifle as a door prize at his first annual "Hog Fest and Turkey Shoot" fundraiser. He'll give away two. "Giving away two AR-15s now," Holt said on Twitter. "See you all there!"...
