Charities & Organizations

A variety of goods and services can make fantastic silent auction items. Gift certificates for local vendors are always a big hit. Themed baskets look great and combine fun with function. Larger...

Throwing a bake sale for a good cause can be an exciting event. Deciding what to bake is part of the fun, but getting the word out can be just as fun as well. Decorating signs for a bake sale can...

When you think of fundraiser, you think of a big expensive event. Well here is a low cost fundraiser idea.

Candles are favorite items among a wide array of people. Some like them for warmth, some for scent, and some people like to have them on hand just in case of an emergency. No matter the reason for...

The success of a fund-raiser is measured by how many people donate money and how much money is donated. One of the ways to get a large number of people to donate money is to make your fund-raiser...

Dance teams and other youth clubs and organizations depend on fund-raisers to raise money for uniforms, supplies and transportation. Still, it is not fun (or necessarily safe) trying to sell candy...

Funding can be a challenge for many organizations, but nonprofits have special concerns because the activities they are engaged in are designed to benefit society. When nonprofits lack funding,...

If your teen is involved in any type of activity, from schools to sports to arts, she will likely need to engage in fund raising to help support the organization she's involved with. Classic...

I will never forget my childhood mentor ever. If it was not for him, I would have been gone by now. Mentors are very important. The need for a mentor does not cease when one becomes an older or...

Fund raising should get those involved feeling energetic and upbeat about their efforts. Freshen up old fund-raising ideas by adding a new twist to an old standby, or come up with a new idea that...

Fundraising with children can teach them excellent lessons about community service and selflessness. When doing a fundraiser with and for children, it is good to choose some activities that...

When organizing a fundraising event for a fraternity, the key is to keep it youthful and fun. The event can involve just the college that hosts the fraternity or the surrounding community.

If you have a large family, planning your family reunion can be a major undertaking. Paying for it can be an even bigger task. There's food, decorations, venues, games, and of course, travel...

Beach luaus inspire us to consider several elements of Hawaiian life, from drinks to dress to performance. Because of this, luaus are the perfect backdrop for a multitude of fundraising ideas....

Silent auction fundraisers can be a fun and very profitable way to raise money for charities, but some individuals find themselves wondering what items are appropriate to donate for this kind of...

A fund-raising party can bring friends together for a good cause. Most people are willing to pay a small fee to attend a party with socializing, activities and food for a charity or cause near and...

Military weapons have advanced from matchlock firearms in the 16th century to the 21st century's fully automated and precision guided weapons fired from remotely operated vehicles that can engage...

Kids love responsibility and feeling like they are making a difference on their own. Fundraising can be a great way to open their eyes to philanthropy while allowing them to exert their...

A not-for-profit organization can do a lot of good for its community or target beneficiaries. They are designed to raise funds for these causes with the benefit of having a tax exemption status....

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds homes in poor areas for people who could not otherwise afford a house. Most of the time, the money for the homes comes from the...

The Irish culture is rich with storytellers, good food, and lots of legend and folklore, which makes putting together an Irish fundraising event a snap. There are a number of things you could...

We can help the poor in so many ways. Even the smallest effort counts and that can be achieved with the following steps: volunteer, donate and fundraise. Volunteering is the easiest way to give...

Chocolate desserts are a great fund-raising opportunity. Because many families have two working parents, it is sometimes hard to cook a full-course meal, plus find time to bake a dessert. You can...

If your organization plans to do business with the federal government, whether as a grant recipient or as a contractor, you will need to register with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This...

Grass-root projects and small non profits typically need more income then they receive in grant money to keep operation afloat. Many organization must be forever fund raising to make up for the...

We've all been there, needed a helping hand now and then. Here is a simple and inexpensive way to pay it back and pay it forward at the same time.

There are millions of foundations that offer grant funding but very few may fund the type of project your working on. After looking through many different foundation mission statements you may...

The average American throws away 4 - 5 pounds of garbage weekly, according to some estimates. It's easy to cut this amount down. Decreasing garbage is one of the best things we can do for our...

Keeping a Girl Scout troop active and effective takes time and financial resources. There are two Girl Scout-sponsored fund raisers for troops to participate in, but troops can raise funds beyond...

The Government awards over a billion dollars in free grant money yearly to various non profit organizations, government agencies, community organizations and individuals. Federal grants are very...

It is such a good feeling to do something that you know puts a smile on someones face or actually makes their day. There are so many things you can do, and it doesn't cost anything but a little...

Before your organization applies for a federal grant, it will have to register with the government. As part of the registration, someone in the organization must submit all sorts of information...

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In hard times, it can be difficult to find the much-needed funds to operate your non-profit organization. Below is a list of several ideas of things your organization can do to raise money.

Marked as the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, much of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 still remains. Communities hardest hit still need building supplies, clothing and...

Any association is a group of individuals bound together by common interests. In the case of a Homeowners Association (HOA), the common cause is the maintenance of the value of property through...

If charity begins at home, take a look around your office and see who can use a helping hand. Support your team members by donating sick leave to them if they need to take extended time off for...

Many companies encourage their employees to donate to charity, but raising money for charitable endeavors in the workplace can present challenges as some employees may feel pressured to...

If you're bored with your youth fundraisers, chances are you need to be bold and find new ideas. Most importantly, consider the talents of your volunteer pool and tailor your event to fit them. ...

When you are planning a church event, whether it's a bake sale, raffle or play, you want to make sure people are aware of it. Few things are worse than putting a lot of time and effort into...

Most every cook has a special chili recipe. Capitalize on the spirit of competition and determine who makes the best chili. A chili cookoff can be a fun event and raise a significant amount of...

Pasta dinners are profitable and memorable fund-raisers if done well. After one successful dinner, these events often become traditions patrons look forward to year after year.

Cancer is a debilitating disease that affects millions of people in the US as well as worldwide. Unfortunately, there is no cure to cancer, but with research progressing, this fact may...

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Emergency management sometimes resembles martial law---the suspension of civil rights in the face of an overwhelming threat to public safety. It is local government's responsibility to identify...

Fund-raising events are how clubs raise money for new uniforms, equipment or other items the club may need. They should be fun for the club and the community with a focus on doing something a...

The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America have provided life skills training and confidence boosting to youth for decades. They do so by providing camping excursions, field trips and special...

With so many organizations needing to raise money, you want to make yourself stand apart. Creating do-it-yourself events can increase the revenue your organization raises because you keep all of...

It is common and usually necessary for cheer groups, whether they are cheerleaders or other spirit teams, to have fundraisers in order to raise money for their uniforms, equipment, transportation...

Fund raising has moved a long way from cake sales, kissing booths and car washes. Today raising funds for charities, schools and other philanthropic causes runs the gamut from the predictable to...