When it comes to fund-raising, there are truths and myths. The truths illuminate the path to success. The myths speak with the dark voice of “conventional wisdom” of what can’t be done and won’t work. Throughout my career I have had to overcome three myths of fund-raising that would have [...]
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Fundraising is Going Green
April 25, 2009 – 3:31 pm
These days everything and everybody seems to be all about “Going Green.” Why not fund raising? This article will show you how going green is a great fundraiser that will bring in some money and help out the environment too!
Whatever your organization–school, library, non-profit, hospital–this fund raising idea will work for you. It involves selling [...]
Nonprofit Blog Carnival Coming!
April 25, 2009 – 7:44 am
That’s right! I’m hosting the Nonprofit Blog Carnival on April 30 right here on the Get Fully Funded Blog.
If you aren’t familiar with the Carnival, it’s a highlight of blogs written for and by nonprofits. Each month, the carnival is hosted by a different blog and features blog posts from a variety of blogs around different [...]
Staying positive in troubling times
April 17, 2009 – 7:18 am
It’s so important for us as fundraisers to stay positive right now. I find myself purposely ignoring the news because I don’t want to fill my mind with the negativity. I’d much rather focus on the positive.
In John Frank’s newsletter this month he says
I believe we are in danger of losing credibility with our donors [...]
Spring Has Sprung - Let’s Fundraise!
April 4, 2009 – 3:03 am
Easter is a holiday enjoyed by people of all ages. Why not usher in spring with an Easter fundraiser that will get the whole family, church, or community involved? Some fun options include planting tulip bulbs, spring cleaning with a garage sale, an egg hunt, or egg painting.
Fundraising around Easter is [...]
