Benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar hearts the Viva Philanthropy Library and you will, too, when you score tips and templates, forms, and letters no fundraiser can live without.
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A gentleman by the name of Tim Smith recently approached us about a fundraiser he’s organizing for an elementary school. We thought the concept was so fun and unique that we want to share it in our second installment of Fundraiser-in-a-Box, which are easy, do-it-yourself fundraisers that don’t require huge budgets or manpower.
Tim heads up [...]
Library of documents to assist Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs) in their fundraising efforts.
Organizational
Part I: Joining a Nonprofit Board?
Part II: Tools for Nonprofit Boards
Part III: Nonprofit Board Fundraising
Part IV: Nonprofit Board Fundraising Tools
Assessing your Mission Statement
Fundraising Fundamentals
Becoming a member of the Google Grants
Redeeming American Express Membership Rewards points
Fundraising Events
Charitable Event Planning Seminar
Types of Charitable Events
Event Feasibility Quiz
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As a board member you need to rely on your organization’s development staff to provide you with the tools and support to effectively solicit potential donors. Board members must be fully equipped with plans and tools.
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What kind of people should be on a development committee? Those with both the vision to see the big picture and the focus to concentrate on what needs to be done today. Every board should have a development committee.
If board members are to raise money, they need to know and be committed to the organization. Knowledge and commitment are the two strongest tools anyone asking for a gift can have, and they go hand in hand.
So, you’ve been asked to join the board of a non-profit organization, or maybe you’re already on the board. In either case, here’s some advice for board members on becoming an effective fundraiser.
A rubber duck Regatta is a race of rubber ducks down a local waterway, preferably one with a good current. The owner of the first duck to cross the finish line is honored for the win and may also be awarded a donated prize.
Each duck is purchased for between $5 and $20 and the [...]
Monthly editorial themes from January through June plus a user friendly video tutorial on how members can share stories!
Vivanista asks members to add a photo to your profile! It will appear both on your profile and when your write an article, post a comment or participate in clubs. If you do this, Vivanista may include you in the member montage of photos!
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- Start or Join a Club
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