A Mom's Guide to School Fundraising
A Mom's Guide to School Fundraising

Author: Sarah Barrett

Publisher:

Published: 2012-12-10

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781481173216

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Need help raising money for your child's school, sports team or club? A Mom's Guide to School Fundraising by Sarah Barrett answers all your questions in a light-hearted, informative and entertaining way.Parents all over the country are taking action and working with their schools to raise money. This book will give you the ideas you need - whether you want to go big or stay small, whether you have a ton of time or need to raise funds quickly - to bring money into your kids' school and make a difference.Sarah Barrett has been fundraising at her daughters' school for over five years. She is a former teacher and small business owner with an MA in Education who has traded in her full-time career to dedicate her time and energy to fundraising for her neighborhood school. In this guide, you will learn how to:* Write solicitation letters that yield donations large and small.* Use email marketing techniques to increase fundraising and participation.* Get kids involved so they understand the importance of giving back.* Produce and promote events tailored for your school community.* Evaluate the Return On Investment (ROI) for each event so you're not investing time and energy into an event that makes only a small fraction of what you need.What parents are saying about this guide:"As co-chair of our local PTSA I can say with absolute conviction that A Mom's Guide to School Fundraising" offers a host of insightful answers to the age-old, but oft overlooked question of 'why do you need to raise money for your school?' It also answers the equally as important 'how'. Packed with practical and easy to follow advice from schools in almost every state in the nation, this guide will leave you with a plethora of 'a-ha' moments. Truly, a must-read for all schools looking for new ideas to raise funds and stay competitive in this economic climate. Its more than an informational guide, its an investment in the future of your school." -Melissa Bolton, mom/PTA co-chair in Rochester, NY "If you're trying to fundraise for your school, this book is a must-read. Sarah's extensive tips and resources will save you tons of time and frustration AND help you raise tons of money!" -Heather McCarron Allard, The Mogul Mom"Sarah Barrett's book is full of great fundraising ideas. The book is set out in an easy to understand format and categorized so that you can easily pick and choose from her menu of ideas. She provides detailed concrete suggestions, scripts, and emails that you can use for contacting families and businesses. A wonderful resource and useful for fundraising newbies and veterans alike." -Rebecca Rabson, Mom, business owner, Massachusetts"If your school needs to fundraise, reading Sarah Barrett's book A Mom's Guide to School Fundraising is a great first step. In addition to detailing a huge range of successful fundraisers from around the country - from raffles to phone-a-thons to auctions to book fairs - it explains the complexities of each. A Mom's Guide to School Fundraising is an idea generator, a brain sparker, a realistic look at the hard work involved, and a significant time-saver for your planning team." -Ellen Zimmerman, President, Jewish Holidays In A Box

Fundraising Principles for Faculty and Academic Leaders
Fundraising Principles for Faculty and Academic Leaders

Author: Aaron Conley

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-03-17

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 3030664295

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This book includes evidence-based insights and recommendations to help academicians excel in raising philanthropic support for their institutions and units. The book provides historical and contemporary perspectives on core concepts and data, research revealing donors’ giving motivations, engagement strategies and tactics for academic units, and guidance on management challenges including strategic plans, campaigns, and measuring performance. The authors include case studies in each section as examples of successful fundraising and volunteer-driven initiatives. The final section, contributed by Dean David D. Perlmutter, reinforces the book’s many practical and theoretical approaches to the fundamental responsibilities academic leaders face in raising philanthropic support. This book is grounded in the growing academic literature on philanthropy and written by scholars who were successful higher education fundraisers.

Money for the Cause
Money for the Cause

Author: Rudolph A. Rosen

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2012-09-10

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1603446931

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There has never been a greater need for raising the funds necessary to promote the causes that will help build a sustainable future. In Money for the Cause: A Complete Guide to Event Fundraising, veteran nonprofit executive director Rudolph A. Rosen lays out field-tested approaches that have been among those that helped him and the teams of volunteers and professionals he has worked with raise more than $3 billion for environmental conservation. As Rosen explains, fundraising events can range from elite, black-tie affairs in large cities to basement banquets and backyard barbeques in small-town America. Money for the Cause runs the gamut, demonstrating methods adaptable to most situations and illustrating both basic and advanced techniques that can be duplicated by everyone from novice volunteers to experienced event planners. Each chapter begins with a pertinent, real-life anecdote and focuses on major areas of event fundraising: business plans and budgets, raffles and auctions, tax and liability matters, contract negotiation, games and prizes, site selection, food service, entertainment, publicity, mission promotion, food and drink service, and effective team building and use of volunteers. The author applies each topic to the widest possible range of events, providing practical detail and giving multiple examples to cover the differences in types of organizations and their fundraising activities. Whatever the funding objective may be, Money for the Cause: A Complete Guide to Event Fundraising is both a textbook and a practical reference that will be indispensable to anyone involved in mission-driven organizations, whether as a volunteer, a professional, a student, or an educator. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.

Sports Fundraising
Sports Fundraising

Author: David J. Kelley

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 0415507197

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Sports Fundraising focuses on the particular challenges of fundraising in intercollegiate and interscholastic sport, as well as youth sport organizations. The book is designed to help students develop the professional skills that they will need for a successful career in sports or education administration. Packed with real-life case studies and scenarios, the book offers a step-by-step guide to the effective planning, communication, implementation and management of sports fundraising projects, and introduces the most important issues in contemporary sports fundraising. This is an essential course text for any athletic or sport fundraising course, and an invaluable reference for all professional fundraisers working in sport or education.

Fundraising for Deans
Fundraising for Deans

Author: James Langley

Publisher:

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781948658041

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The dean's primary role in fundraising is not exclusively to ask for money but to create the conditions that attract significant philanthropic investments. Read this book for a forward-thinking look at: How the dean can take a lead role in defining the case for support and identifying inspiring projects defined by specific objectives rather than by categories of need The respective roles and responsibilities of the dean, the faculty, and the college development staff How deans can work most effectively with the president, the central advancement office, and their development officer The dean's specific role in donor stewardship, campaigns, piloting new models for fundraising, volunteer management, and asking PRAISE FOR JIM LANGLEY'S APPROACH "Jim Langley is fantastic and provides us with many ideas on how we can improve our relationships with our donors." - Veronica Haskins, Director of Development, College of Education, University of Nevada, Reno "Jim is an intelligent, experienced consultant. I appreciate his candor and knowledge." - Pam Besnard, Vice President of Advancement, Pomona College

Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising
Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising

Author: Janice Gow Pettey

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2002-03-12

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 0471226017

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An important roadmap for fundraising in today's multiculturalcommunities Raising money in today's diverse communities is a growing challengefor fundraisers and philanthropists, requiring thoughtfulstrategies, successful collaborations, and a respectfulunderstanding of people's differences. In this groundbreaking new book, the author examines today's fourmajor ethnic groups-African American, Asian American,Hispanic/Latino, and Native American-in terms of their diversehistories, traditions, and motivations, and then applies thisinformation to the proven components of successful fundraising. Theresult is a timely and important look at how fundraisers can use anunderstanding of ethnic differences to create a vibrant andbalanced nonprofit center through both individual and collectiveefforts. In clear, easy-to-understand language, Cultivating Diversity inFundraising answers the following critical questions: * Who are diverse donors? * What are their charitable traditions and interests? * What fundraising methods will be successful in diversecommunities? * What can fundraisers do to include more diversity in fundraisingefforts? Designed as a guide to fundraising as well as a strategic updatefor existing fundraisers, this book should be required reading foranyone working in today's nonprofit sector.

Achieving Excellence in Fundraising
Achieving Excellence in Fundraising

Author: Eugene R. Tempel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13: 1118853822

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Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the go-to reference for fundraising principles, concepts, and techniques. With comprehensive guidance toward the fundraising role, this book reflects the latest advances in fundraising knowledge. Coverage includes evolving technologies, the importance of high net worth donors, global fundraising perspectives, results analysis and performance evaluation, accountability, and credentialing, with contributions from noted experts in the field. You'll gain essential insight into the practice of fundraising and the fundraising cycle, reinforced by ancillary discussion questions, case studies, and additional readings. With contributions from members of The Fund Raising School and the faculty of Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, this new edition includes detailed guidance on nonprofit accounting practices as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, rounding out the complete, thorough coverage of the fundraising profession. Designed to provide both theory and practical knowledge, this book is an all-in-one resource for anyone who performs fundraising duties. Understand donor dynamics and craft an institutional development plan Explore essential marketing and solicitation techniques Learn effective volunteer recruitment, retention, and management strategies Fundraising merges a variety of fields including psychology, business management, accounting, and marketing, making it a unique role that requires a uniquely well rounded yet focused skillset. Amidst economic uncertainty and a widening wealth gap the world over, it's more important than ever for fundraisers to have a firm grasp on the tools at their disposal. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the ultimate guide to succeeding in this critical role.

Crowdfunding Personal Expenses
Crowdfunding Personal Expenses

Author: Salvador Briggman

Publisher:

Published: 2016-10-20

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781533254337

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Yes, it's true, crowdfunding is a NEW way to help pay for personal expenses. These could include medical bills, emergency costs, and memorial funds. Crowdfunding can also be used to help pay for your education expenses or volunteer efforts. But, that's not all. Crowdfunding isn't just for charity or personal cause campaigns. Believe it or not, more and more newlyweds are turning to crowdfunding to pay for their honeymoon! Some are even using it to pay for travel expenses! I've been writing about crowdfunding since 2012 and have seen more campaigns that you can imagine. Last year alone, I helped nearly 400,000 individuals raise money from the crowd through my website, podcast, newsletter, and forum. Even though crowdfunding is an amazing tool, there's a right and a wrong way to raise funds online. That's where I come in. I'm going to guide you through the murky waters and share with you the best techniques, strategies, and give you the inside scoop on some of the crowdfunding platforms or websites out there. I'll also give you a heads up on costly MISTAKES TO AVOID when launching your first campaign. Believe me, you don't want to make a fool of yourself or learn the hard way. I'm going to make it dead simple and give you the step-by-step guide for raising money online. All you'll have to do is copy it!

The Art of Allowance
The Art of Allowance

Author: John Lanza

Publisher:

Published: 1968-09

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780982682043

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This book helps parents effectively use an allowance. John Lanza leverages more than a decade of experience teaching kids the basics of money-smarts to help. Readers will learn through stories of John's kids and others. Designed with the busy parent in mind, this program is simple to implement. The book also addresses the reader's relationship with money, effectively making allowance a journey for both parent and child.