Monthly Archives: November 2006

People Decide Emotionally

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

One big factor when making an emotional plea in a fundraising letter or in a personal solicitation, is to remember that people decide emotionally, but justify logically.

Posted in General, Strategies, Writing Letters | 3 Comments

Thanksgiving Dinner Raffle

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

A Thanksgiving Dinner raffle can be a great way to raise funds with a fun, Thanksgiving theme. Start planning your Thanksgiving Dinner raffle… Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising Calendar, General, Raffles | 1 Comment

Template- Donation Request Letter

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

Here’s a template for a basic donation request letter to send to business owner’s when requesting donations for humane societies… Continue reading →

Posted in Auctions, Dog Walks, General, Raffles, Writing Letters | 2 Comments

Tiered Donation Levels

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

Many groups like to use clever names for tiered donation levels for memberships and donation sponsorships.

Posted in Dog Walks, General, Memberships | 1 Comment

Chain Restaurant Fundraiser Nights

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

A great way to bring in some needed funds with little effort is by hosting a ‘restaurant fundraiser night’ at local chain restaurants in your town.

Posted in Dinner Events, Fundraising Ideas, General | 2 Comments

People Give Because They Were Asked!

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

One of the biggest points to remember in fundraising is that people give their hard earned money to a charity because they were asked!

Posted in General, Strategies | 1 Comment

New Tax Law for 2007

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

Things are always changing in life as well as in fundraising. This new twist will be something you should keep your eyes open for, and begin to prepare now for the change in January, 2007!

Posted in General, News | 3 Comments

After Halloween Sales

Posted on November 1, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

11:59pm, October 31st…. Something special is happening! Yes, the prices are falling on lots of great Halloween themed items that your group can take advantage of.

Posted in Fundraising Calendar, General | 1 Comment