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Laws for Non Profit Organizations and Donors

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

Laws in the United States cover both charities and donors. These laws are in place to protect the integrity of the system. They try and weed out the non-legitimate charity and protect the donors. Charities ...

Keeping Good Relationships Between PTO's and Principals

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

PTO leaders and their organizations help schools by fundraising. These fundraising activities are largely geared to certain items or groups. Principals on the other hand are responsible for the entire school. Their point of view ...

Why Should You Volunteer For a Charitable Organization?

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

Do you find it hard to motivate yourself to get involved with a charity? Do you intellectually know it would be good to volunteer your time but still can’t tear yourself away from the TV? ...

Fundraising Is the Same as Friendraising -2

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

In the previous article we took a look at how fundraising is about developing relationships. Long term relationships will help keep both volunteers and donors feeling happy being associated with your non-profit organization. There are ...

Cookie Dough for Band Fundraising

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

Getting to play music in school is an experience you’ll take with you for a long time. Music becomes a life long passion for some and even if you don’t get to play professionally it’s ...

Preparing for a K: 12 Fundraising Campaign

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

Every school year it’s the same thing. With school budgets these days the financing covers the essentials like teachers salaries, books and select pieces of equipment. After the money is divvied up among the necessities, ...

Teaching Students Life Skills Through Fundraising.

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

Fundraising activities may be held after school or on the weekends but as a teacher it is still a good opportunity to teach kids. The following are a few traits that can be instilled in ...

Christmas Fundraising Campaign Ideas

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

With the Christmas season fast approaching, there are ways to tie gift giving in with your fundraising goals. A Christmas fundraising campaign is a concern with some schools and charitable organizations, but it is possible ...

Hidden Concerns for Fundraisers

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

There are little hidden points in the run of a fundraising campaign that can sneak up on you. These hidden issues can rob you of your money, time or even both. Take a look at ...

Key Thoughts for Fundraising Success

By Jolian Grant · 13 years ago

Usually the only question about fundraising that comes up is "How much do we need?" There are several different considerations to streamlining a fundraising campaign. You don’t have to be intimidated though, a little thought ...