Small Scale Fund Raising Alternative

How to use Garage Sales as a means to raise small amounts of funds for schools, churches, charity and clubs.

Fund Raising Strategies

In every fund raising event that you plan to organize, there should always be a strategy that is appropriate and will surely work out with your fund raising event. But, how can you determine what is the one for you?

Fundraisers: 5 Key Things to Look For When Choosing a Fundraising Company

Fundraising is big business these days. Here are five key things to look for when you start searching for that just right fundraising company to raise money for your group.

Season of the Arts

Art season is the time to plan ahead for next year’s fundraising campaign. Start now to keep track of everything you need to make next year's grant writing cycle a breeze.

Storm Water Discharge Issues and Strategies for Car Wash Fundraising

If you are going to have a car wash fundraiser for your nonprofit group may I suggest that you understand the storm water discharge laws in our nation? The Federal Clean Water Act provides that; no wastewater discharges of any type including those soapy suds from washing cars is allowed to go into a storm drain.

Water Conservation Strategies and Considerations for Car Wash Fundraising

If you are going to run a car wash fundraiser for a nonprofit group it makes sense not to waste the water especially since the water is probably being donated by a business, which has allowed you to use their parking lot.

Non Profit Group Fundraising; Best Dates and Time for Car Wash Fundraisers

If you are considering a car wash fundraiser for your nonprofit group or organization you need to consider the dates and the Times. It is very important not to have a car wash fundraiser on a three-day weekend or holiday week. There will be less attendance and it will be harder to get the kids to volunteer to help because many of the parents will be taking them out of town to visit grandparents or friends.

Use of Flyers for Fundraising Events

The use of flyers for fund-raising events for nonprofit groups always works well in a small community and it makes sense to print flyers for each and every fund-raising event that you have. It is important to find creative ways to distribute these throughout the community.

Fundraisers and Fundraising Tip; Thank You Letters for Post Fundraiser Events

If you have a large car wash fundraiser in the community to raise money for your youth nonprofit group then it will take a lot of coordination and help from local business people. For instance you will need a location and you probably need to print flyers and maybe you will borrow a pressure washer. All these things can be donated by the small businesseses in your town.

Car Wash Fundraisers and the Carwash Owner Competitors

Any nonprofit group who has ever done a car wash fundraiser has probably seen the local carwash owner drive-by and perhaps they wonder what he was thinking. Well, having been in the carwash industry for 27 years I can tell you exactly what he was thinking. He was considering that you have stolen many customers on a very busy Saturday, which he could've made a lot of money off of.

Car Wash Fundraiser Ticket Sales Considered

If your nonprofit group is having a car wash fundraiser then perhaps you will want to do presale tickets. This is a pretty good idea because 80% percent of the people who buy car wash fundraiser tickets never actually show up the day of the event. This means you have made the money without actually washing the car.

Car Wash Fundraiser Committee Strategies and Agendas for Meetings

When setting up a carwash fundraiser with your nonprofit group it is important to set up a committee or executive group which will handle all the various components of the carwash. Although carwash fundraisers seem simple there is a lot to them in the organization phase.

Some Reasons You Should Consider Candles For Your Fundraising Needs

Candles are among the most significant fund raising items. They have a very wide appeal and are truly easy and fun to sell and can be used to generate huge profits. They are a lot better than most other items because they are easily affordable.

Make Money Through Relationship Building: Grant Writing Basics

Grant “writing” is really a misnomer, because so much of getting a grant has nothing to do with writing, but with relationship building. Some foundations support your organization year after year, and yet have never actually met you! Why not take the first step in relationship building and invite them to come visit? In my first full-time grant writing job, I learned just how valuable this small step could be: to the tune of $60,000 of unexpected funding!