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Job descriptions for volunteers are recommended by many fundraising consultants and industry experts as an aid to volunteers, an organizational tool, and a preventative for volunteer burnout. Volunteer job descriptions let people know exactly what is required of them if they sign up for a specific fundraising job, so volunteers can plan accordingly and only [...]

Executing a good fundraising campaign is only half the battle; the behind-the-scenes management of the fundraising campaign constitutes the other half. Good fundraiser management starts from the very beginning with keeping good fundraiser records. Accurate fundraiser recordkeeping ensures not only that the current campaign will proceed as smoothly as possible, but also that future campaigns [...]

Over the years we’ve come upon lots of useful fundraising information that we’ve been sharing with you through our website. We’ve also come across some great books on different aspects of raising funds and have decided to start compiling a list of our favorite fundraising books and share it with you! You’ll find books with [...]

Most parent-teacher groups operating in the U.S. today are not affiliated with the national PTA. In large part, these groups have decided to remain independent of the national PTA in order to avoid membership fees and dues. The downside to being independent of the national PTA, however, is that administrative tasks, such as authoring bylaws [...]

The first item on your group’s agenda at the start of each fundraising season or campaign should be to set goals. The most prominent fundraising goal will be a dollar figure, but your organization may benefit from setting other goals as well. Setting Dollar-Figure Fundraising Goals It is best if your financial fundraising goal is [...]

A group’s best efforts can end in failure for some very common and predictable reasons. Some of the most common mistakes in fundraising campaigns include: Insufficient planning: – Be sure to thoroughly identify and then delegate every single task. Everyone should know exactly what they’re expected to do. Set realistic goals and deadlines and put [...]

The “Fundraising Pyramid” refers to a fundraising strategy that can be used by organizations with limited funds and resources so that they can achieve larger, seemingly unreachable fundraising goals. The Fundraising Pyramid – What Is It? The fundraising pyramid is a goal-setting and strategy tool that helps visually plan your group’s fundraising campaign. It is [...]

Many groups, businesses, and agencies – governmental, corporate and private – have money they are just waiting to give away to the right non-profit recipient. Locating and applying for monies from these organizations is a great way to get free money for your non-profit. Free Money For Non-Profits – The Search Is On! Finding sources [...]

Rewards programs and incentives are the most commonly used forms of fundraiser motivation – because they work! Take the time before your fundraiser kicks off to structure a great rewards program, and you’ll have volunteers clamoring to get in on the action! What’s In It For Me? It’s a refrain that’s repeated endlessly in marketing: [...]

Any fundraising organizer or committee can tell you that there are more fundraising choices than you could imagine; so choosing the best product and process for fundraising can be a chore. But with a little preparation (and advice from your predecessors when available), choosing the right fundraising campaign can be far less overwhelming. Get To [...]