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What do purple cows have to do with the importance of legacy fundraisers knowing their audience? Don't know? Take a look at this top tips article by Ashley Rowthorn and you'll find out. https://lnkd.in/eGBvAAgH #LegacyGiving #KnowYourAudience #TopTips

Here are the top stories we are following this morning at AdVantageNews.com. ✔️ 5A's needs dog food donations ✔️ Godfrey approves changes for short-term rentals ✔️ Wood River tables vote for committee appointments ✔️ Edwardsville gets grant for "clean school busses" For complete details on these stories plus more local news, sports, and weather visit AdVantageNews.com. #LocalNewsFirst #RiverbendHeadlines #BigZMedia #AdVantageNews

#FromTheArchives: Did you know that Grandview Kids has had a mascot since the 1960s? Though not as commonly seen today, with the exception of our logo, the character was used quite regularly for various community events and fundraisers in the 1960s-1980s. Can you guess what the name of the Grandview Kids Mascot is? Be sure to leave your guesses in the comments below! We will reveal the correct answer in the next week!

It's National Golf Month! Are you hosting a fundraiser on the green? Here are a few tips to take your golf event to the next level: 1. Connect with local businesses to sponsor your event 2. Make sure your volunteers are clear on their responsibilities 3. Send thank-yous to participants after the event Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d0gOAe

🧐 Curious about how #nonprofits can leverage the power of grassroots and community for fundraising? 💰📈Check out this amazing case study 👀👇#PoweredByRafflebox

As we move into fall event season remember the most successful fundraising efforts aren’t just about asking for donations—they’re about building connections. At Ember 2 Action, we’ve seen firsthand how sharing personal stories and creating authentic experiences can inspire people to give generously. When planning your next event, remember that people want to feel connected to the cause. Take the time to craft messages that resonate, engage your supporters with stories that move them, and watch as your community rallies behind your mission. After all, it’s the connections we build that turn ideas into action. #FundraisingEvents #AuthenticConnections #SocialImpact #Ember2Action

🌱 Planning your spring planting? Consider supporting 4-H clubs by purchasing your seeds through us! 🌱 Having had the pleasure of meeting both current and former members, I've been consistently impressed. Their remarkable public speaking skills and adeptness in board meetings are truly astonishing. Let's invest in these future leaders by supporting their initiatives! #Support4H #FutureLeaders 🚀

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The most influential people for your restaurant are in your community! Consider your local band director: With an average of 125 students in the band, along with their families, friends, and neighbors, you're reaching a potential audience of 2,500 people. For example, when the band director promotes a dine-and-donate event at XYZ restaurant, these are the individuals likely to participate. Now, how do you tap into this network? It's not just about promoting your food, it's about meaningful connections. Imagine having a podcast where you feature interviews with the band director, the football coach, local charities, and other community figures. Suddenly, everyone connected to or passionate about these topics becomes interested in your restaurant for more than just the food! Don't forget to check out the Restaurant Marketing Secrets podcast for daily insights on attracting more frequent customers and doubling your sales! Link in Bio. - #RestaurantMarketing #SmallBusinessStrategy #CommunityInfluence #LocalNetworking #PodcastMarketing #InfluencerCollaboration #CommunityEngagement #BusinessConnections #RestaurantPromotion #LocalBusinessNetworking #SmallBizSuccess #MarketingStrategy #BusinessPodcast #CommunityOutreach #InfluentialLeaders #BusinessNetworking #LocalMarketing #BrandAwareness #RestaurantNetworking #MarketingMindset

CALLING all community non-profit and service organizations who want to be a part of the food insecurity solution by bringing a fun, interactive, community-building food drive event to your community.  While we’re all still enjoying the dog days of summer, it’s the perfect time to think about ‘Fall Fundraising’. With higher food prices and increasing shortages affecting us all, Sharecrows.org offers a creative, grassroots solution to restock community food banks by turning scarecrows into Sharecrows.  What’s a Sharecrow? A Sharecrow is a scarecrow display with a bin for collecting non-perishable food items to help restock local food banks. As communities across North America face varying degrees of food bank shortages, this is the perfect event to replenish food bank supplies. Sharecrows.org has introduced a straightforward Fall Food Drive event designed for non-profit/service organizations to host in their communities. They’ve done all the heavy event planning lifting and made it super easy for your organization to roll out. Sharecrows.org presents a triple-win opportunity for your organization to become a "Hunger Hero" and contribute to alleviating food insecurities. A win for food banks facing critical shortages. A win for the community to engage in a fun and interactive scarecrow food drive tour, fostering creativity, community building, and supporting a good cause. A win for your organization, as the funds raised can benefit local food banks and other community programs. Residents and storefront owners who register for participation commit to crafting a scarecrow, displaying it from October 20 to 31, placing a bin for non-perishable food items, and having their address on a Sharecrows Tour Map for residents to take tours, with a supply of ‘treats’ for the scarecrows along the way. As Halloween and Thanksgiving draw near, it's an ideal time for this interactive and innovative Food Drive event. Visit www.Sharecrows.org to learn more about the event and how to become part of the Sharecrows.org community. Be a Hunger Hero in your community; be a part of the solution. Secure your spot now. *All early bird members will be grandfathered into special introductory rates. For more information contact: cheryl@sharecrows.org #sharecrows.org #FallFoodDrive #FoodInsecurities #FoodBankShortages #FoodBanks #FoodDrive