Grow Market Share and Increase Fundraising
Paper calendars are still hanging on people's walls. Determine what you think would sell in your market - only get a limited number of calendars printed - take orders now and deliver in DecemberOffer a training on something and collect money from people for attending. Usually, there's a professional out there willing to train in … Continue reading More Fundraising Ideas
First of all - determine your mission. This is usually the top priority of your role with an organization. Let's just say it's to raise money since SOAR is all about lifting people up to help them be successful with fundraising. "Everything is better when shared." Have you heard that saying? Someone to help you … Continue reading Training Others to Advance your Mission
Volunteer commitment grows when a volunteer feels they are an important part of a successful program. SOAR works with nonprofits to develop the V-formation of fundraising. The giving back scenario matches the same practice of birds flying in a flock. Nonprofits save money while building fundraising momentum with SOAR because there are credits available for … Continue reading Fundraising Grows when you SOAR in a V-formation
The fundraising plan is first and foremost, the most NECESSARY document needed to raise money. Get a team together to discuss short and long term goals. Then, take small steps to open the right doors. Team __________________________ __________________________ How much money by when? ____________________6 months ____________________12 months ____________________24 months ____________________36 months ____________________48 months ____________________60 months Methods … Continue reading Developing a Fundraising Plan – Raising Money is Always About Your Next Move!
Don't go alone! How long have we been preaching this to our kids. "Partner up!" It's that simple. The V-formation develops and runs your fundraiser successfully. What in the world!? A V-formation is a group of birds, flying in a flock, to get to where they want to go. That's not me! Are you sure? … Continue reading Over the TOP Fundraising Team
Step one: One person decides they want to spearhead the cause marketing program in their community and they are backed by their company to explore the ROI. It’s a perfect opportunity for a community relations person in a marketing department. It's the way to develop a lasting, sustainable way to improve business, and it comes out … Continue reading The Business to do it First in a Community WINS!
The Nonprofit Cooperative in Teller County, Colorado is a project of SOAR with Network Fundraising. Organizations represented at the meeting on January 8 were: Mountain Top Cycling ClubTeller County Farmer's Market AssociationWoodland Park Farmer's MarketWoodland Park Main StreetColorado Phoenix ProjectJunior Achievement of Teller CountyPikes Peak Rotary ClubLighter Side of Christmas ParadeWoodland Park Wind SymphonyTeller Safe … Continue reading Nonprofits Collaborate in Teller County, Colorado To Create Impact
Details below are given to businesses in order to help them choose a cause for their donation. Excerpt from blog by Abby Quillen. With more than 1 million non-profit foundations and charities in the U.S., it may be daunting to decide on a cause to support. Paradoxically, the more choices available, the harder it is to … Continue reading Help a Donor Choose your Cause
Claire Windsor volunteers with the Heart Start Foundation (“HSF”) and has helped them retain 69% of their donors because of a donor-recognition program they now implement. 21% of donors say they never receive a thank you note. It’s the first step. A thank you lets a person know their donation was received. A simple thank … Continue reading Coordinating a Process to Recognize Donors
Join "Team SOAR" where people: Increase fundraising Get feedback and new ideas Earn privileges related to marketing Develop lasting partnerships Learn a simple system to guarantee positive fundraising results See more... Gayle Gross is the Founder and CEO of SOAR. She's an experienced presenter for the Center of Non-profit Excellence in combination with the Association … Continue reading Fundraising Community