Tag: fundraising
Why Crowdfund? Traditional Fundraising vs. Funding on the Web
This past summer, a friend of mine sent me a link to a website I’d never heard of along with a short message about how his friend was in need of major surgery but didn’t have health insurance to cover the costs. I clicked the link and was taken to a page where I could [...]
How Can Crowdfunding Help Entrepreneurs?
You have a dream. A goal. A vision. A labor of love. You have the tenacity to see it through, attract the right team of people to make it happen and the emotional support of those around you. The only thing you don’t have is the bank account to finance your payroll, your supplies, and [...]
5 Lessons Learned From a Fundraising Start-Up
Running a start-up is always challenging no matter what sector you’re in. However fundraising faces some unique challenges. First what your selling, the help the charity offers, rarely benefits the donor directly. Second your budget is always going to be tight because your raison d’etre is to give money away! Having said that there are [...]
Go Green Fundraising Focuses on Earth Friendly Fundraising
What is the story behind your company? The recession was just starting to get into full swing in 2008 and I realized that groups like sports leagues, churches, and schools would be feeling the effects of a downward economy and there would be a greater need for fundraising options. At the same time, the green [...]
