SWIKI Browser Plug In Helps Charities

The new SWIKI search extension from AdMedia allows users the ability to search multiple search engines, deal websites and social networks from a single site. 250 select charities are benefiting from these searches as users earn points that can be redeemed for contributions and donations. More info: http://www.swiki.com/ How It Works For Supporteres 1) Earn Swiki Points Rate websites on search engines to see your point total grow. 2)...

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Small Groups Using eBay to Fundraise

While fundraising auctions are nothing new, seeing them done by a small towns may inspire your group to try it. By asking people to clean out their closets or basements instead of giving money you can put a fresh spin on fundraising. Some creative ideas involved using the town's highlights or recreational opportunities. Like auctioning a bicycle tour or a lunch date with a town celebrity. Monies raised often go towards community development programs or local projects such as street repairs. Once succesful these sorts of auctions can easily become...

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Dinner Fundraising Event & Benefit Ideas: Thinking Outside The Box

As school starts another semester the inevitable sound of  "would you like to support my..." is being heard throughout your neighbourhood. The Globe and Mail published an article about the creative new fundraising techniques being used by community groups and high schools who are looking for more non-traditional means of raising money. From pulled pork cook offs to silent auctions featuring service based donations, out-of-the box methods...

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How To Sell Chocolate Bars... Without Going Door- to-Door

Hosting a movie night at a local community centre or a school gymnasium is not a only a great idea for a fundraiser but it also can become the perfect venue to sell your fundraising campaign's chocolate bars. Your group can rent a projector and a popular movie and host a community movie night. Check the yellow pages for AV rentals or ask a member if they can have access to a projector from work. Don't forget to ask the AV rental company for a discount in exchange for advertising at the event. Don't forgot to make sure it is...

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Coaches Interview Series: Cumberland Barons Hockey Fundraising

Interview: Cumberland Barons About a year ago we interviewd the head coach of a local hockey team and we asked what fundraising inititives the group took to help finance an upcoming trip: Q: What was the hockey team raising money for? A: We decided to raise money for an upcoming trip to Quebec City. We didn't have a lot of time to raise funds because we only knew that we had qualified 3 months before the event. We were the Ottawa Senators representative at the "Tournoi International de Hockey Pee Wee de Quebec" Q: What was the first fundraising...

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Creative Ways To Fundraise Through Partnerships With Local Business

Don't just ask for money: An alternative approach to creating partnerships with local business Corporations and small businesses alike are usually quite eager to support local sporting teams and / or events - provided they get something in return - and they don't have to give you any money. Instead of looking at corporations solely for financial relief, try to identify what you need and what you have to offer. Of course, having money gives you freedom to get what you want - but this isn't always a possibility. In particular, it is important to: Identify...

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Silent Auction vs Raffle

A silent auction can be a great addition to any fundraising event dinner or gala. I remember participating in my first silent auction a few years ago at a University fundraiser and I had a great time competing for items which I bid on. Silent auctions are a fun and interactive way for your supporters to donate at your event. Silent auctions are effective because they are a win-win situation, you give your supporters a choice of how much they want to spend on items which they may acually be getting at a discount. Supporters are also in control...

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Applying for Corporate Grants & Donations:

Corporate grants, sponsorships and donations are a good way to obtain a small or substantial amount of funds for a relatively low amount of time and effort. This section will outline what these programs are and provide you with quick access to the different Canadian corporate sponsorship programs available to sport teams. Although many businesses contribute mostly to charitable and non-profit organizations, some companies also are committed to community involvement. Most Canadian business are actively involved in supporting the community and...

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Team Building Through Fundraising

I was recently speaking with a women's soccer team coach and one of the questions I asked him was: What does your group like most about fundraising? His reply "The girls find it a lot of fun to work together for a greater good. It helps with team building and morale." There is no question it is difficut to raise funds as an individual but fundraising in a group setting can bring added results and be better for the team as a whole. Take advantage of group fundraising activities by using them as a platform for team bonding activities. Intertwine...

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Quest For Gold Lottery Fundraiser

Quest for Gold instant win lottery Since 2006, the Quest for Gold instant win lottery program has provided over $53,000,000 to support more than 8,000 ontario based high-performance athletes and coaches. The goals of the program are to provide additional support to athletes from Ontario and to increase the performance and number of Ontario athletes competing at the highest national and international levels. The main objective of this fundraising initiative is to the improve the performance of Canada at international competitions. Another aim...

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