Fundraising

Social-Profit Name Is More Accurate Than Not-for-Profit

Let’s Stop Calling Them Not-for-Profit Organizations The term “not-for-profit” suggests financial gain is the only worthwhile value. I much prefer to describe our important community groups as “social-profit organizations.” I believe these vital groups provide our path to changing the world. Think about the many social profit organizations that help our communities each day: The […]

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Seeking Collaboration with Other Women’s Initiatives

Calling Women’s Initiatives: Let’s Share What We’ve Learned We often hear, “Do not reinvent the wheel.” I agree: there’s no time for that. It’s better to share what we have learned with other women so we can make positive changes more quickly. That has always been my mission. It continues to be the goal with

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Fundraising: Its All About Your People

Successful fundraising is always a group effort, usually involving lots of people. You know you can’t do it alone, so follow these nine excellent tips for maximizing your volunteer resources and keeping people engaged in your process. 1. Swap Out Leadership Prepare well ahead of time and assign co-chairs, especially for key positions. This will

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Fundraising: 15 Ways to Prepare for Success

Success doesn’t just happen. You need a plan, motivated volunteers and great implementation. Work through these 15 tips from fundraising experts. Female Leaders in Philanthropy Raised $25,000 for United Way. 1. Learn from your history What has worked before? How can you improve upon the past? Repeat the successful campaigns and jazz up the fading

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Fundraising: 8 Elegant Ways to Spread the Word

You won’t raise much if no one knows about your fundraiser, so get smart about spreading the word. Persistence and determination are crucial. It takes a lot of repetitions to break through communication clutter, so try them all. 1. Maximize your website Use it to share your goals, recruit volunteers, thank sponsors, feature new offerings,

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