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Author Archives: Danielle Hamilton
Consultant Extravaganza
Looking for a pre-Christmas event to raise some much needed funds without hosting a huge event? Try a Consultant Extravaganza! You set up all the consultants, they do all the selling, and you get funds!
Posted in General, Potentially Larger Events
Tagged annual event, christmas, event, fundraiser, large event, party
17 Comments
Raise $1,000 in Ten Days
Want to challenge your board members and volunteers to really make a difference for your group? Challenge them to Raise $1,000 in Ten Days! Here’s how…
Posted in Fundraising Ideas
Tagged board member, charity, extreme fundraising, fundraise, fundraiser, nonprofit, raise money
6 Comments
Yappy Hour Social Events
Yappy Hour Social Events and Meet N Sniff Parties are quite the rage in many urban areas. If your area does not have this type of pet-filled frivolity currently scheduled, it’s time you got your group in on the action!
Posted in Other Events
6 Comments
Thank A Thon
Do your donors know that they are the lifeline of your group’s mission? Do you show them your appreciation, or simply let them feel as if they are an ATM? It might be time to host a Thank A Thon … Continue reading
Kitten or Puppy Shower
Feeling the financial pinch during puppy or kitten season? Host a baby shower for your new litters to bring in some donations, highlight spay/ neuter programs, bring in foster families, and encourage adoptions of older pets to make room for … Continue reading
Posted in General
12 Comments
Roadblock
If you feel like you’ve hit the proverbial ‘roadblock’ in your fundraising ideas, perhaps it’s time to schedule a real Roadblock!
Posted in Fundraising Ideas
1 Comment
Exam Care Packages
Looking for a fundraiser for a college town? This idea really takes the cake… or Ramen noodles! Sell exam care packages for college students, which will be delivered to the student during exam week! What a great gift from parents … Continue reading
Gingerbread House Building Competition
A time-honored tradition for many families at Christmas is making a gingerbread house. Turn the tables on this tradition, and create a gingerbread DOGhouse building competition that allows people of all ages to work together to create a masterpiece fit … Continue reading
Posted in Piggyback Fundraising
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Keep the Ball in Your Court
Ever have someone show interest in your nonprofit, only to see them walk away stuffing your business card deep into their purse or pocket? Think they’re going to call you? Why not change the scenario?!
Touch A Truck
Looking for a fundraising event that will bring out the whole family? Try a Touch a Truck event and turn it into a community-wide fundraiser benefiting your animal rescue group!
Posted in General, Potentially Larger Events
5 Comments