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This is a brand new concept in fundraising that has taken off BIG TIME! Why? There is NOTHING to buy and the donors actually MAKE money at the same time! The website link is focused around churches, but it's for ALL fundraisers. Some current clients include several animal rescue shelters, an African mission project, etc. Gold is at an all time high...See MoreThis is a brand new concept in fundraising that has taken off BIG TIME! Why? There is NOTHING to buy and the donors actually MAKE money at the same time! The website link is focused around churches, but it's for ALL fundraisers. Some current clients include several animal rescue shelters, an African mission project, etc. Gold is at an all time high price. The process is simple. Donors send in broken/unwanted gold and they get paid TOP dollar (more than any other company out there) and then they donate a minimum of 10% of their earnings back to your group. That in itself would be GREAT, but we add 10% of our profits on TOP of that. The avg. person makes about $500. So, as you can see, the potential to make a lot of money is here. Old school fundraising is OVER. Check this one out, you have nothing to lose but everything to gain. (if there are enough participants, the gold dealer comes to your school to buy the gold on the spot and cut checks right there)
If you need help with funds we have a great program (individually boxed orders, complete accounting, delivery to your schedule) featuring some high quality, much sought after products (pizzas, desserts, braided breads, cookie dough) offered in a simple but effective brochure. If you’re interested please call me at 800-382-5287 and I’d...See MoreIf you need help with funds we have a great program (individually boxed orders, complete accounting, delivery to your schedule) featuring some high quality, much sought after products (pizzas, desserts, braided breads, cookie dough) offered in a simple but effective brochure. If you’re interested please call me at 800-382-5287 and I’d be happy to discuss with you and/or your members about our products while explaining our program.
We do have a website available for viewing [link removed]
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by Jason Davies
Mar 1, 2010
World Air Group is a UK and international based aircr charter company. With regional offices in Cardiff, Bournemouth, Essex and Stansted. We are vitally placed to provide disaster relief flights worldwide. We are asking you to please donate to an amazing charity - Shelterbox. A UK based charity, who relies entirely on public donations in order to d...See MoreWorld Air Group is a UK and international based aircr charter company. With regional offices in Cardiff, Bournemouth, Essex and Stansted. We are vitally placed to provide disaster relief flights worldwide. We are asking you to please donate to an amazing charity - Shelterbox. A UK based charity, who relies entirely on public donations in order to distribute aid worldwide to disaster areas. Each box contains 10 man tents, sleeping bags, utensils, water purification, tool kits, amongst other essential items.
They are currently responding in Haiti and also in Chile. In order for them to continue this work - donations are needed. Even if its a penny or a pounds its going to worthwhile cause.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
So please dig deep and donate now.
Chile disaster relief
by Barbara Brockus, MBA
Mar 1, 2010
Hello fellow educators,
Did you know that 3 out of 4 Americans drink coffee/tea every day? I don’t think you will have a hard time finding customers that consume this product on a daily basis. Healthy Gourmet Coffee and Tea is currently all the rage. HC Coffees is poised to give a hand up in our communities thru Fundraising. We aggressiv...See MoreHello fellow educators,
Did you know that 3 out of 4 Americans drink coffee/tea every day? I don’t think you will have a hard time finding customers that consume this product on a daily basis. Healthy Gourmet Coffee and Tea is currently all the rage. HC Coffees is poised to give a hand up in our communities thru Fundraising. We aggressively support schools, churches, non-profits, and businesses all over the country. We offer our supporters a 5-piece sample bag that will have a variety mix of gourmet coffee/tea or a pack of single flavors of our most popular products (Cafe Mocha and Cafe Latte coffee). Our products are reasonably priced at a $1.00 per serving. What makes it healthy? It’s infused with a 4000 year old Asian herb, called Ganoderma Reishe. I encourage you to Google it and find out the latest research. All you have to do is add 9oz. of hot water and drink to your health.
We will provide you with 100 bags of product - NO UPFRONT COST to start the fundraiser. Our customers make 40% profit on every bag sold during the fundraiser. As an on- going fundraiser, when any customer re-orders our products, you will receive a PASSIVE COMMISSION that's paid bi- monthly to your organization/school. You benefit from the fundraiser all year long (for the life of). We provide you with your own web site for customer re-orders (it's FREE).
Free shipping of the products to your school/organization. Participating organizations/schools will receive and can award a 1st place Savings Bond for $1,000 and $500 savings bonds for 2nd & 3rd place top sellers. Kids can add this to their college fund, graduates can leave a legacy and scholarships can be created with the on-going funds. If you’re tired of the same old same old fundraisers and would like to bring in some generous funding into your school/organization/church, etc, one cup at a time, please contact me for a copy of our fundraising brochure (the program is currently not available on our site – you have to go thru a rep) and I will fill you in on the details. Send me an email or contact me by phone at 1(800)820-4229, ext. 129.
We hope we can be the fundraising answer to a lot of people’s prayers. Be blessed and thanks for letting me share. P.S. Our customer list includes: Police precincts, churches, schools, fraternities/sororities, boys & girls clubs, etc.,. Barbara B, MBA
by Carla Osterby
Mar 8, 2010
The historic Salzer Valley schoolhouse located in Centralia Washington is in the running for a $25,000 grant from Pepsi. Please share this with your facebook friends and vote for this project at [link removed]
by Mark South
Mar 9, 2010
When starting a fundraising campaign, whether you are fundraising for a school, church or any other organization, an effective way to encourage people to donate is to provide incentives. Gaining support from local businesses and corporations through fundraising letters is a good way to bring in incentives such as prizes or exclusive discounts. It i...See MoreWhen starting a fundraising campaign, whether you are fundraising for a school, church or any other organization, an effective way to encourage people to donate is to provide incentives. Gaining support from local businesses and corporations through fundraising letters is a good way to bring in incentives such as prizes or exclusive discounts. It is possible to pay professional copywriters to produce fundraising letters for you, however this is not necessary. By writing and sending the fundraising letters yourself, you will save money and you will add a personal tone to the letter, which will allow you to outline the benefits of your cause with passion.
What are the benefits for the community AND the sponsor?
When writing a fundraising letter, it is important to emphasize the benefits that would come of the target company donating to your cause. Outline what you are raising money for. Why do you need this money? How will it benefit people in the community?
It is important not to forget that there are advantages for the company too, and it is your job to remind the recipient of this through the fundraising letter. Tell them how it will raise their profile in the community. Tell them how donating will align the company with the good cause for which you are raising money for. What will they receive for their sponsorship exactly? Where will you put their logo? Who will see this and what does that mean for them?
What? How? When?
It is important to be as clear and to the point in the fundraising letter. Be clear as to what you are asking from the company. This may be items which you would like to give out as prizes, exclusive discounts to include on a fundraising discount cards, or money. If you are asking for money, give a suggested donation size, and what that amount of money would provide. Give a tangible amount example if possible. An example of this can be found from charities such as water aid: “$3 a month, over a year, is as little as it could cost to help give a person safe, clean water for lifeâ€.
Make it clear how they should send the donation to you. Provide an address and a phone number. Make sure to include who they should make cheques payable to. Are you willing to pick up items that are donated in person? Make it as easy as possible for them to donate.
In order to stop the receiver throwing the letter in the to-do later pile, put a time restriction on the donation. Tell them when you are running your fundraising event. Tell them your goals. How much money do you aim to raise? When do you want to raise it by?
Increase the open rate and attention paid to your letter
It is likely that the person you are asking money from will receive other post a long with your fundraising letter. It is important to try and grab there attention from the start. By using a rubber stamp and an ink pad, stamp “IMPORTANT! Fundraising Discount Card enclosed†in red ink on the front of your letter. This should deter the recipient from throwing your letter straight in to the bin with promotional mail.
Make sure to use a P.S. In a single sentence reiterate what you are asking for and why, and thank them for reading your letter, and for any possible donation they can give, on behalf of your organization.
Make your letter easy to read
Break down the fundraising letter in to easy to read paragraphs. Separate different parts of the text with headings. Make sure to use easy to understand, positive language, but also appeal to the emotions of the recipient. Make it clear from the start who you are and what the aim of the letter is.
If you receive a donation!
Make sure to follow up donations with thank you letters and invitations to fundraising events! Send them a letter after the fundraising event to let them know how much you raised. Did you meet your target? Keep in touch with them and let them know what good comes out of their donation. This will encourage them to donate next time you are looking to raise funds!
by Mark South
Mar 10, 2010
Most organizations need to raise money at one time or another, and fundraising discount cards are an effective way to do it. Schools, churches, youth groups and other organizations often want to raise money for trips, new playground equipment, and other things that may be beyond their budget. Fundraising discount cards are a fun, simple way for you...See MoreMost organizations need to raise money at one time or another, and fundraising discount cards are an effective way to do it. Schools, churches, youth groups and other organizations often want to raise money for trips, new playground equipment, and other things that may be beyond their budget. Fundraising discount cards are a fun, simple way for your group or organization to raise the necessary funds for any purchase or event.
Some of the common methods used to raise money are candy and jerky sales, catalog sales and candles. While these do work, they do not provide continued value. Fundraising discount cards allow the user to save many times the price of the card. When you offer discounts and savings for as many as fifteen merchants in your area, those who buy will use the card over and over. Because of the value, selling fundraising discount cards is even easier than selling goods that are consumed. People want to perceive value in any purchase they make, especially in light of the economy.
When you decide it is time for your group to raise money, you need to provide a specific cause to potential buyers. People are much more apt to buy fundraising discount cards if they feel they are contributing to a good cause. You will want to inform prospective buyers that the money is going to be used for new band instruments, summer youth camp, or whatever your purpose is. Another reason that these cards sell so well is that buyers get instant gratification – you have the cards with you, so no waiting for a product to come in.
Why would merchants want to participate by offering discounts, free goods, or cheaper services? When hundreds or thousands of fundraising discount cards are in circulation, this drives new business to that merchant. This means new customers and increased profits. Most are happy to oblige, and you don’t even have to contact them yourself! By choosing a company that only deals in fundraising discount cards, you can rest assured they know how to communicate and negotiate with merchants, so that you have great deals to offer on the cards your organization sells.
Additionally, when you choose this route to raise the money you need, you support your local community. Those who purchase fundraising discount cards from your group will patronize local vendors, which is good for businesses in your area. As you can see, not only does your organization benefit from the cards, but those who buy them as well as the businesses who offer their services all win. Your group can easily raise the needed funds, those who buy get great deals, and merchants draw in new business.
When you decide that using fundraising discount cards sounds like a great solution for your group, make sure you choose a company that is dedicated to exceptional customer service. They will secure the merchants for you, print the cards and even educate you about organizing your fundraiser. Add to that the fact that there is no up front cost to you, and this is an excellent way to raise the funds your group needs. The best fundraising discount cards are very impressive! Your organizations name and logo, along with the expiration date, are printed right on the front of the card. These cards are the size and consistency of a credit card; not thin paper cards that are easily destroyed or lost.
For your next project, do something different. Instead of offering candy, popcorn, candles or catalog items, offer fundraising discount cards! The entire community will benefit, and you will have the funds you need. This is an easy and fun way to raise the funds you need and support your own community!
Mark South Easy Fundraising Cards [link removed]
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