Devon Reeser, Author at Fundraising Ideas, Resources, and Letters

How To Use Email to Simplify Donor Retention – 3 Sample Emails

One of the best ways your nonprofit can use email is for donor retention. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it does not take a lot of time and planning. It also is perfect for donors that have already given to you, because it seems personal. They likely gave you their email address when they gave …

Following is a sample donation request letter for veterans. Feel free to copy it and modify it for your fundraising needs. For any other use, please contact us. (More fundraising letters and templates…) There are more than 21 million veterans and active service men and women in the United States. And up to half of them …

In March, countries and communities celebrate women all over the world. March is Women’s History Month in the United States. And millions celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) specifically toward a goal of promoting gender parity and celebrating the accomplishments and roles of women in our global society. Here are 7 questions answered about IWD, and …

nonprofit fundraising calendar dates in 2019

Aligning fundraising and awareness events with broader “cause awareness” days and months can boost your nonprofit exposure. The first step is reviewing which days and months exist and when they fall on the calendar this year. Then you can pick those that align with your nonprofit mission and programs this year. The following are just …

You have a wonderful cause that is helping your community and you want to become an official nonprofit charity. So your question is likely, “What are the typical startup costs for a nonprofit?” The answer is, “It depends!” It depends on where you are, how big you think your budget will be, and where you …

In fundraising, we spend a good amount of time talking about fundraising goals. But we often spend little to no time planning a calendar for how we are going to meet those goals. And, as French author Antoine de Saint- Exupéry coined: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Here’s a step-by-step guide …

Tips for fundraiser bookkeeping and ledger

Are you a volunteer tasked to sell candy bars or gift wrap for a sports team or class? You’re not alone! According to PTO Today, school groups raise more than $1.5 billion annually from informal fundraisers. But while it might be super simple for you to convince others to buy snacks, candy, or gifts, it’s …

Thousands of companies will donate items to raffle or auction to nonprofits, if you plan ahead and ask in advance. Here are 21 different ideas for sure to please donations, for your nonprofit or community project, nearly all of which you can ask for online! Plane Tickets for Auctions and Raffles Nearly all airlines in …

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising has been a staple of the American fundraising scene since the oldest charities formed. The model is simple – charities recruit volunteers to fundraise for them, from their peer groups. The United Way does it through workplace campaigns. Charities like March of Dimes use marathons. Then the umbrella groups divvy up the …

chinese philanthropy and what it means for your nonprofit

China has overtaken the US in number of the world’s wealthiest at a rapid pace. In 2018, Forbes reported 2,208 billionaires in the world. 819 are Chinese; 571 are American. China had 122 billionaires on the 2013 list. There are 5.7 times as many super wealthy people in the country only 5 years later. There …

Following is a sample donation request letter that could be sent from a charitable group or other organization to their community and neighboring communities unaffected by wild fires. Feel free to copy and modify it for your fundraising needs. For any other use, please contact us. (More fundraising letters and templates…) Dear _____, …

amusement park carousel camping fundraiser

Summer is the perfect time for a raffle package of entertaining trips, events or activities to raise a bit more funding for your organization. People are looking for fun and excitement, ways to keep their kids busy and new activities to try. Plus, raffle fundraisers are wonderful because you can put them together quickly if …

It is logical to think “Why give tax dollars and charitable dollars abroad when so many people are suffering in America?” The reality, however, is that there is a long list of seemingly unconnected benefits to Americans for giving tax dollars as well as private dollars as foreign aid. Those benefits are tangible and intangible …

It’s time for another sample fundraising letter! Even though the use of biodiesel as a fuel that’s better for the environment is controversial, it has definite benefits. Here is a sample donation request letter for a biodiesel processor (for use with used cooking oil) that could be used by a school PT organization to parents, but …

Every charity’s fundraising dream is to have one wealthy donor like Bill Gates fund their entire program. That is why the most common joke in any fundraising office is “who do we know that knows Bill Gates?” The Gates have given an amazing 36 billion dollars to charity. The Gates Foundation is the largest private …

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How To Use Email to Simplify Donor Retention – 3 Sample Emails

Sample Fundraising Appeal Letter for Veterans

7 Questions Answered About International Women’s Day

2019 Cause Awareness Dates for Your Nonprofit Fundraising Calendar

What Are the Startup Costs for a New Nonprofit?

Plan a Fundraising Calendar for Your Nonprofit: Step-by-Step

Tips For Simple Bookkeeping For Any Volunteer Fundraiser [Includes Ledger PDF]

21 Places To Get Free Airline And Game Tickets And Merchandise For Your Auction Or Raffle

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising – New Trends and What They Mean for Your Nonprofit

Fast Rising Chinese Philanthropy – What it Means For Your Nonprofit

Sample Fundraising Letter – Wildfire Disaster

Amusement Park, Cruise or Camping? Fun Raffle Packages for Your Fundraiser!

4 Ways Foreign Aid Helps Your Community

Fundraising Letter: Biodiesel Processor for Your School or Other Group

How to Attract a Wealthy Donor to Your Cause