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3 Great Unusual Fundraising Ideas

The Fundraising Authority

Things like carwashes, rummage sales, and spare change collections can raise money, but often take a ton of work in return for just a few thousand dollars of fundraising profit. Then, each of these members go out and recruit people to raise money for your organization. 3 The Unbelievable Experience.

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6 Places to Find Grants for Your Non-Profit

The Fundraising Authority

For example, if you are an organization fighting homelessness in Kansas City, you’ll want to search terms like: Grants homelessness Grants homelessness Kansas City Funding homeless shelter Missouri “Our Donors” homeless shelter Missouri Grants received homelessness Etc.

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Celebrating Free Agents: Mark Horvath Launches WeAreVisible

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mark is a free agent championing the cause of homelessness. A free agent is a person (many times a GenY, but not always ) who is a passionate about a social cause, but is working outside of a nonprofit organization to organize , mobilize , raise money , and engage with others.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

Get Fully Funded

For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. Like it’s free money just waiting to be plucked from a tree. Keep brainstorming until you can’t think of anything else you might need money for. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?)

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Team ReadyWoof’s Pawsitive Impact

Tech Soup

This dog-friendly atmosphere provided the perfect incubator to create a passionate team for this year's Furry Scurry, an annual walk that raises money for Denver's largest animal shelter. Learn more at www.readytalk.com and view their donation program for eligible nonprofits and public libraries.

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On Saying Yes

Museum 2.0

Yes to the heirloom seed library that now graces our lobby. Yes to partnerships with the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Homeless Service Center. Yes to the Big Read with the library, yes to the Burningman artists who want to show their giant kinetic sculpture in the lobby, yes to projections on the side of the building.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Writing the Perfect Fundraising Letter

Get Fully Funded

Your purpose in raising money through the mail is two-fold: generate dollars for immediate needs and build relationships with individual donors for long-term success. Raising money from individuals is one of the best strategies you can implement. Is there money budgeted for postage and printing? Your gift of $10.87