Released on = December 28, 2005, 5:32 pm

Press Release Author = Fundraiser Help

Industry = Accounting

Press Release Summary = Looking for tips for your next nonprofit fundraiser?
Fundraiser Help provides six great fundraising ideas for maximizing your results in
2006.

Press Release Body = RALEIGH, NC - 12/28/2005 - Need a new way to pump up this
year\'s fundraisers at your nonprofit? These six fundraising ideas from Fundraiser
Help will definitely maximize your results.

Heard about the Minneapolis church that auctioned of their three front pews for the
Christmas Eve service as part of their school fundraiser? Bids topped $6,000 or
$1,000 a pew. Not bad for something that went for free most other places. Imagine
what you can get for the premium seats at your own events.

Are you hip to Google Grants? The world\'s favorite search engine provides free
advertising for registered 501c nonprofit groups. It\'s like Google\'s AdWords program
without paying for clicks. Groups must have a website, non-profit 501(c)(3) status
and not be religious or political in nature. Google picks new grantees every
quarter. Apply at http://services.google.com/googlegrants/application

Got eBay? Not in your fund raising plan? Then head to eBay and sign up your
nonprofit group for online donations. Anyone can sell items on eBay and donate some
portion of the sale price to your nonprofit. Donations from the sales of eBay Giving
Works items will be collected for you. Tax receipts will be issued to the seller on
your behalf. Find out more at http://givingworks.ebay.com/nonprofit/

Did you know credit is better than cash? People are more likely to honor a pledge
backed by a credit card than an ordinary pledge (100% to 70%). They are also much
more willing to give more if you split the amount into smaller monthly pledges.
Instead of asking for a $100 donation, ask for $10 a month. Set it up as a recurring
billing for up to 36 months. Find the monthly sweet spot and explode your donations
on autopilot.

Shy about asking directly for money? A small Illinois nonprofit held a fundraising
dinner for their supporters, raising $6,000. By placing a big donation bowl at the
registration table they raised an extra $18,000. Don\'t be shy about asking for help.
And don\'t be shy about making it as easy for supporters to give donations at any
event. Be upfront about your needs, give them high visibility, and watch the
donations roll in.

Know the secret of OTT? Over the top is what you want your fundraising event to be,
the must attend occasion topping the social calendar. Pull out all the stops to add
glitz and glamour. Provide multiple attractions that encourage participants to join
in the fun (and open their wallets) wherever possible. Auctions, raffles, door
prizes, entertainment, sponsorships, celebrity presenters, and glamorous settings
boost turnout through publicity and word of mouth. Magnify your donations by going
OTT with your fundraising event.

Make 2006 your best year ever. Put these fundraising ideas to work for your
nonprofit today.


About Fundraiser Help

Fundraiser Help ( http://www.fundraiserhelp.com ) is a web-based business that
provides free fundraising information.

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Contact Kimberly Reynolds for more nonprofit tips.
Phone: (919) 870-8889
Email: admin@fundraiserhelp.com
http://www.FundraiserHelp.com.



Web Site = http://www.fundraiserhelp.com

Contact Details = Kimberly Reynolds