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Aug 28, 2019

Philosophy and the “Art of the Ask”: How to increase financial donations

The old days of placing an envelope on the table at your charity fundraising event or passing around a basket, called “Passing the Hat” are long gone. In fact, if you did that today, you would find 98% of the envelopes empty. So how do you get people to donate…

Nonprofit

5 min read

Philosophy and the “Art of the Ask”: How to increase financial donations
Philosophy and the “Art of the Ask”: How to increase financial donations

Jun 29, 2019

The “FREE TICKET” Charity Myth — “BUSTED”

A common myth with charities across North America is in regard to either “Comping” people or giving guests “FREE TICKETS.” Many believe that “Comping” people a ticket, they will attend your event and spend the money they would have paid for the ticket and more. It’s also believed that by…

Nonprofit

4 min read

The “FREE TICKET” Charity Myth — “BUSTED”
The “FREE TICKET” Charity Myth — “BUSTED”

Jun 28, 2019

Think of your Charity as a Business: Non Profits vs. For Profit Businesses

Recently, I had been thinking about a better way to explain to charities and those fundraising on how to understand who Sponsors are and why they sponsor, who the guests are and how to attract them and last but not least, who their volunteers are and their role. Suddenly, I…

Nonprofit

6 min read

Think of your Charity as a Business: Non Profits vs. For Profit Businesses
Think of your Charity as a Business: Non Profits vs. For Profit Businesses

May 29, 2019

The “WOW” Factor — How to “BRAND” your fundraising event

First do you understand what a “Brand” is? Let’s take for instance Coca Cola, Nike, John Deere or McDonalds — each of these companies developed a logo or a “Brand” which allows just the logo without words, to clearly and quickly identify the company. …

Branding

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The “WOW” Factor — How to “BRAND” your fundraising event
The “WOW” Factor — How to “BRAND” your fundraising event

May 20, 2019

TOP Themed Gift Basket Ideas for your next charity fundraiser

As we all know, gift baskets are always a big hit at charity fundraising events across the country. With this blog, I hope to share some excellent ideas that will get your guests excited about your offering. Remember have a plan for each while also thinking about your guests. Instead…

Food

3 min read

TOP Themed Gift Basket Ideas for your next charity fundraiser
TOP Themed Gift Basket Ideas for your next charity fundraiser

May 4, 2019

Why I piss people off being real — Success vs. Failure (Warning: Course Language)

The one I hate is when someone tries to sell me “Fluff.” Plus I also hate small take, I’m a “straight to the point” type of person. I would rather hear the painful truth than to be fed bullshit just to keep me happy living in a dream land. However…

Nonprofit

5 min read

Why I piss people off being real — Success vs. Failure (Warning: Course Language)
Why I piss people off being real — Success vs. Failure (Warning: Course Language)

Apr 22, 2019

Missing the Mark — Alternative Fundraising methods

Over the years, I have spoken to, observed or advised charities across North America. The numbers are in the 10’s of 1,000’s and continue to grow each year. I’ve spoken to and helped charities in every state and most of the Canadian provinces. …

Nonprofit

3 min read

Missing the Mark — Alternative Fundraising methods
Missing the Mark — Alternative Fundraising methods

Apr 15, 2019

The Fundraising Secret: Successful fundraising is “Common Sense.”

Every single day, I am astounded at some of the things I hear when it comes to charities or groups fundraising locally or across our great country. …

Nonprofit

4 min read

The Fundraising Secret: Successful fundraising is “Common Sense.”
The Fundraising Secret: Successful fundraising is “Common Sense.”

Jan 27, 2019

THE “SECRET”: How you and your charity can raise much more money utilizing this “Secret Fundraising” tool.

Prior to launching our company, I was involved with several charities involved in the outdoors. One of the company’s I was extremely familiar with was and still is “Ducks Unlimited.” Last year, as reported by Charity Navigator, Ducks Unlimited Total Net Profit was$195,923,938.00. “DU” as they are commonly known by…

Nonprofit

5 min read

THE “SECRET”: How you and your charity can raise much more money utilizing this “Secret…
THE “SECRET”: How you and your charity can raise much more money utilizing this “Secret…

Jan 19, 2019

FEAR — Why Fear is your worst enemy

As a national business owner, I listen to business books (I listen to books on Audible while I drive or in my office because I don’t have the time or the attention span to read them) and watch videos of some of the most successful people in the world. They…

Self Improvement

5 min read

FEAR — Why Fear is your worst enemy
FEAR — Why Fear is your worst enemy
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