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3 Expert Tips on Fundraising in Today’s Economy

NonProfit PRO

One of the most pressing issues for today’s nonprofit professionals is the uncertainty of today’s economy. So, what does this mean for fundraisers? Logic would tell us that with higher expenses, potential donors have less money to give to their favorite causes.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. That means that spending money on an event can be a little scary.

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Eight Fundamental Concepts for Successful Non-Profit Fundraising Events

The Fundraising Authority

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Then, they expect the money to come flowing in. 3: Money saved is money earned.

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Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection?

The Fundraising Authority

Simply put, “public relations,” or “PR,” encompasses all the activities your organization does to get press coverage for your work. How Can Good PR Help Me Raise Money? Smart non-profits have started to realize that a strong PR effort, and good press coverage, can lead to increased fundraising.

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How to Set Sponsorship Levels and Benefits for Your Next Fundraising Event

The Fundraising Authority

For most fundraising events , the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. If you are setting an ambitious fundraising goal for your event, it will be far easier to reach that goal if you can raise 50%+ of the revenue from large sponsors than if you are trying to raise 100% through individual ticket sales.

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Doing Your Appeal In-house? 5 Tips to Save Time & Money

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Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? Below are my 5 top tips to save you precious money and time when preparing your own appeal. Puts color on the front of the letter and grayscale on the back to save money. Exports non-variable pieces (envelopes and page 2 of your letter) to press-quality print PDFs.

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7 Tips for Securing Sponsors for Your Fundraising Event

The Fundraising Authority

Fundraising events provide a great opportunity to bring in funds for your organization, while raising awareness for your cause. However, organizing an event also costs money to produce, as well as resources to manage all the details. No More Late Nights, Thanks To Your New Fundraising Assistant. Photo credit: Wollombi.

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