Great Fundraising Tips for the Holidays and Beyond

With the official start of the holiday season only weeks away, people all over the country will see cheerful volunteers ringing bells asking for spare change. Signs will pop up on street corners everywhere, reminding passers-by of various holiday fundraisers that benefit the local homeless shelter, animal rescue organization, or a variety of nationwide nonprofit organizations.

In years past, nonprofits only had to worry about competing against other charity organizations for donations, but with the effects of the Great Recession still looming, nonprofits will face additional difficulty. According to a report recently released by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the top 400 charities in the country experienced an 11 percent drop in donations in 2009 and the impact the recession will have on this year’s donations is yet to be seen. Event coordinators and gift officers for charitable organizations will have to find new and creative ways to entice the American public to continuing donating. How can you ensure this year will be a profitable one for your cause?

In 199 Fun and Effective Fundraising Events for Nonprofit Organizations, authors Eileen Figure Sandlin and Richard Helweg provide readers with events any group can use to raise revenue both during the holidays and throughout the year. This book walks readers through nearly 200 events and explains the amount of prep work needed to create the event, approximate cost of hosting the event, degree of effort required, and how easy it will be to find volunteers and a venue. The events in this book range from simple to complex so your group can discover the perfect way to raise money for your cause. Would your organization be interested in conducting a holiday cookie dough sale or creating a cookbook full of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes? Perhaps your nonprofit would rather sponsor a holiday carnival, host a wine tasting, or have a New Year’s Eve gala. Regardless of the amount of volunteers, staff, time, and funds you have available, you are bound to find a great fundraising event for your organization in 199 Fun and Effective Fundraising Events for Nonprofit Organizations.

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