Do you have good fundraising ideas for a high school junior? [more inside]
posted by R a c h e l on Nov 9, 2009 - 6 answers

People want to help us raise money. How do we help them help us? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Oct 29, 2009 - 1 answer

Donor Tracking? What are using? [more inside]
posted by Fuzzy Dog on Oct 14, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm on the board of directors of an org that's hosting an event. I'm expected to pay my way to the event, though I'm teaching and donating my time. This is a serious financial hardship for me, but not for some of my peers. How do I ask for/get assistance when they don't need it? How do I encourage the org to move to this model for everyone? [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay on Oct 4, 2009 - 16 answers

Isn't Pre-K too early to use a kid for fundraising? Especially teasing him/her with toys and prizes? [more inside]
posted by rahnefan on Sep 24, 2009 - 46 answers

Looking for a fundraiser idea for high school water polo team. [more inside]
posted by Chele66 on Aug 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Looking for best infodumps, narratives, archives, and analyses of Barack Obama's successful campaign for election, with a focus on volunteers and fundraising. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2009 - 2 answers

How long should it take to write/update a nonprofit case statement? [more inside]
posted by Jacqueline on Jul 24, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for some good but inexpensive fund raising software for multiple political candidates. It will need to track donors, donations, print reports, and make life easier without a bazillion excel files. [more inside]
posted by munchingzombie on Jun 17, 2009 - 6 answers

What rules / laws govern prize draws and contests in Ontario? How best to manage a giveaway much bigger than I've done before? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 29, 2009 - 4 answers

It's beer! For charity! But....what do I do with it? [more inside]
posted by pdb on May 22, 2009 - 8 answers

[Lack_of_Data_Filter] Democratic Senators and Members of Congress travel to New York City on national fundraising trips very often, where they meet with wealthy people, attend fundraisers hosted by friends/acquaintances, etc.. How can I find out how much money they tend to raise on an average trip to NYC? [more inside]
posted by AlbatrossJones on May 7, 2009 - 2 answers

What's the best way to ask bloggers to promote a nonprofit fundraising event? [more inside]
posted by anthropoid on Apr 23, 2009 - 14 answers

I need a fund raising party planner in Chicago. [more inside]
posted by Uncle on Apr 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Dear mefites, Is it legal to use creative commons stuff, properly licensed and attributed, on a political website that 1) expresses views that the original author might not like, and 2) raises money, such as for a candidate or a party's branch? Particularly interested in stuff that's got a non-commercial license but is okay to use for derivative works. This is in the U.K. Thanks!
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 - 6 answers

I need creative fundraising ideas! I'm raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program and need creative ideas for incentives or for fundraising schemes. [more inside]
posted by liketitanic on Nov 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can a Russian theater go in the US to learn about fundraising and marketing? [more inside]
posted by nax on Nov 17, 2008 - 1 answer

I need to learn state-level and/or federal-level lobbying. Where can I find classes, events, or seminars to study and observe this? I am in the Washington, DC-area, but I'm willing to travel 1,000 miles or less.
posted by parmanparman on Nov 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Does any have advice in regard to holding a small charity event in a bar in the DC or DC-adjacent area of Maryland? [more inside]
posted by divka on Oct 6, 2008 - 2 answers

My husband is creating a fundraiser for an Armenian aid organization in the city of Gumri, where he did his Peace Corps service several years ago. The fundraiser has two parts: a book of poems and their Armenian translations, and a CD anthology featuring original music by a variety of artists who have agreed to donate their work. What's the best way of publishing and distributing this effort? We're familiar with Lulu, wondering if there are other/better resources we’re not considering. Advice on pricing and communications for this effort also appreciated! [more inside]
posted by shelbaroo on Oct 3, 2008 - 3 answers

What does "donor base" really mean? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Aug 28, 2008 - 8 answers

I'd like to shave my head for charity. What's the best way to go about it? [more inside]
posted by not that girl on Jun 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Chasing funding and attracting sponsors / donors for an NGO: European Union / Bulgarian / educational context. Please, teach me? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on May 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Do you donate more than $100 annually online to a charity? What motivates you to give so much and were incentives involved in the process? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Apr 16, 2008 - 46 answers

Where can I find funding sources to start an Eco farm/Artist collective? [more inside]
posted by JackarypQQ on Apr 1, 2008 - 10 answers

What could I offer my sponsors/donors in return for sponsorship? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 7, 2008 - 3 answers

I want my not for profit organization to maximize its presence on line, in particular by increasing fundraising efforts. [more inside]
posted by nax on Feb 12, 2008 - 9 answers

We have a lot of local talented artists locally, with a pretty happening music scene. Lots of these are college students with not much money, but loads of talent. Help me help them. [more inside]
posted by mhp on Feb 8, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I raise funds to afford studying as a KaosPilot in Denmark? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Dec 6, 2007 - 10 answers

So, how do you hire a big-name band to do a private event? [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Dec 5, 2007 - 15 answers

The social justice non-profit I work for is currently participating in a contest run by Six Degrees. Basically, if we are one of the six non-profits that have the largest unique number of on-line donations (given to our organization through a specific link) we'll get grant that doubles the money we raised, up to $10,000. (In other words, we need to have the most givers, not raise the most cash.) Can you suggest any socially progressive/liberal/lefty blogs (along the lines of DailyKos or Turn Maine Blue) with decent readerships that might be willing to plug our group and help us gather donations? The contest ends on Sunday at 11:59 pm, and although we've pushed hard via emails, etc. with our own contacts and member base (we're currently in the top ten), we need to expand our reach quickly if we're going to end up in the top six.
posted by anastasiav on Sep 12, 2007 - 4 answers

What unique giving level names should we use to encourage higher major donations for a nonprofit animal related charity? [more inside]
posted by fieldtrip on Aug 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there a resource on the web that will help me to quickly become at least basically familiar with Raiser's Edge software? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Jul 9, 2007 - 5 answers

My overlord has fallen in love with SecondLife, and wants our organization to build a presence there. How can I convince her that this is a dumb idea? Or is it not a dumb idea? [more inside]
posted by potsmokinghippieoverlord on May 15, 2007 - 34 answers

Excel-filter: I have a spreadsheet with a list of donations made over the past year. Unfortunately, when an individual has donated multiple times within a year there is a new row for each donation. Fortunately, that individual is assigned the same unique identifier. How do I make it so that each individual has one row with total donations for the year? [more inside]
posted by ewiar on May 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Which U.S. colleges/universities have well-regarded programs in arts management? Are any of them in Wisconsin or Illinois? [more inside]
posted by princesspathos on Apr 25, 2007 - 7 answers

I’ve never fundraised for anything in my life. But as of yesterday, I’ve been moved by something I read to see if I can get some cash together to help someone. Help me work out the best way to go about it. There is some [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Apr 20, 2007 - 13 answers

How can my mom's church save money? [more inside]
posted by brokekid on Dec 16, 2006 - 18 answers

Help me with some student oriented nonprofit fundraising ideas (mi) [more inside]
posted by jourman2 on Dec 10, 2006 - 6 answers

A very small student group needs to raise $50 in a week. Finals are soon, so nobody has any free time. We need ideas. [more inside]
posted by hydrophonic on Nov 30, 2006 - 32 answers

Suggest some good donor fulfillment services to send out feelers to, for a 7-figure NPO fundraiser that will largely be conducted online.
posted by Tlogmer on Oct 28, 2006 - 2 answers

I ordered a CD from the neighbor kid raising money for his school. I realize now I'd rather have just made a donation. How could I handle this in the future? [more inside]
posted by DevilsAdvocate on Oct 8, 2006 - 14 answers

Help me come up with fundraising ideas for my local chapter of Literacy Action. [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Sep 19, 2006 - 14 answers

So, a huge flock of very famous singing Bulgarians is about to show up on my continental doorstep... How do I put together a non-pocket-busting concert in a major city on what amounts to virtually no notice? Fundraisers-on-a-dime, rest assured, there's [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Aug 17, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I book those fundraiser pedal-cars that seat dozens of people at a time, in Vancouver? [more inside]
posted by randomstriker on Aug 15, 2006 - 4 answers

How do I go about getting corporate sponsors for a trek down the Murray River (Australia) in order to raise money for a charity? I'm doing it for a legitimate charity, so how do I get companies to donate? I've never done anything like this before, so all help is appreciated. [more inside]
posted by twirlypen on Jul 30, 2006 - 4 answers

Help me come up with a witty name for a fundraising night for a friend's Herceptin (Trastuzumab) treatments. [more inside]
posted by Ritchie on Jul 13, 2006 - 5 answers

An aquaintance needs help raising funds for surgery for neurofibromatosis. She's doing all she can, but time is running out and she still hasn't has enough raised yet. What else can she do? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jun 7, 2006 - 5 answers

ShadyDealingsFilter: Since I've read some how-to's on cyberstalking and murder and such here lately, I have a hypothetical question about criminal fund-raising... [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey on Mar 26, 2006 - 19 answers

How can I raise a quick $1,000 for a good cause? [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne on Feb 13, 2006 - 12 answers