It’s hard to believe that another year has come and nearly gone. As we look forward to the holidays and reflect on 2017, many of us are also planning year-end fundraising campaigns to kick-start our efforts to help low-income Ohioans in 2018 and beyond. If you haven’t already started, or are looking to add to your year-end planning options in …
Quick Tips for “Fund”-raising
Is your agency in need of extra funds for a project, program or service? Are you gearing up for end-of-the-year giving? Perhaps turning fundraising into friendraising will work for you. For the sake of this blog, we are not equating fundraising with grant writing, although potential contributors—especially corporations—may need a letter or application in order to grant or donate funds …
Hunger Banquet: An Experience to Remember
In March, Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC), with the support of local businesses, caterers and partner organizations, hosted the 2015 Hunger Banquet in Williams County. This banquet was not your typical fundraising event but instead, it was an experience to remember. As guests arrived, they were greeted by individuals holding cardboard signs—not signs that directed them to the venue …
Will you be joining #GivingTuesday?
Social media has created a number of opportunities for nonprofits to increase fundraising goals while lowering campaign costs. It has successfully launched several viral micro-donation campaigns such as the Cold Water or ALS Ice Bucket Challenges and it has enhanced year-end and year-round fundraising. You’ve likely heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday though have you heard of Giving Tuesday? The …