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Please help me out by hitting Like and, if you think the cause worthy, repost to your networks. All donations, large or small, are hugely appreciated and roundly celebrated. August 2012. My first Rally North America event. I'd won pole position for the week; I'd raised the most money for that year's charity. I had no idea what to expect from the event. I'd reviewed the rules and knew where we would end up each night, but otherwise? I was a bundle of nerves and excitement when we parked at the hotel in Colorado Springs the night before the Monday morning start. That's where this picture was taken. Did I enjoy myself? 12 years later, I'm still doing these events. My goal for this week is to raise $250 through our donation page, which is linked below. All proceeds go directly to Camp Sunshine and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes. 🏕 ☀ This post is related to Rally North America's 2024 Sunshine Rally. As we do nearly every year, my wife and I are participating under the team name Slightly Lost. Our goal is to raise as much money for the chosen #charity as we possibly can; please help us make a difference for the kids at Camp Sunshine by contributing at our Team Page. Link in the Comments. For more information, or if you represent a business that would like to get exposure during the event, DM me. #fundraising #foragoodcause #rallynorthamerica #campsunshine #slightlylost661

A consistent issue I see with new Gala planners? They want to be creative. 𝙏𝙤𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚. “We’re doing a paddle raise at the end of a pub crawl!” One potential client exclaimed. I advised against it. Creativity is great as long as you’re playing within the tried and true principles of executing a successful fundraiser. Here are the principles a pub crawl fundraiser breaks 𝟭) 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱. The earlier you raise money in your program, the better. Tired and drunk folks tend to leave early, which is money walking out the door. 𝟮) 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. A buzz is great to help open the purse strings, but wasted people are a distraction during the program and don’t pay attention. 𝟯) 𝗔 𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Partaking in a pub crawl doesn’t create a mood for giving. What does drinking have to do with your mission? Why should people care about contributing their hard earned money to your cause? A pub crawl fundraiser is like waking up and cracking open a beer, not a good idea. Any other principles of fundraising this idea breaks? I'd love to hear your thoughts below. #charityfundraising #auctioneer #nonprofit #nonprofitevents

Boost Your Charity Fundraising with Risk-Free Auction Packages What if your auction items were risk-free? Risk-free auction items, also known as auction packages or consignment items, are a classic fundraising strategy. But where can you find them? Do they cost the fundraiser anything? Imagine having access to a catalog filled with tempting travel packages and luxury experiences that you can auction off for potentially twice their face value. That’s our inventory catalog. Our inventory catalog features items that cost the fundraiser absolutely nothing. If the items don’t sell, they go right back into the pool. If they do sell, you pay a percentage of the cost, and the rest goes to your cause. Enhance your summer fundraising with our risk-free travel packages. With hundreds to choose from, you’ll have access to the most sought-after auction items. Travel packages are a proven favorite, drawing high bids and excitement. Browse our catalog - https://lnkd.in/g8Bg59ne . . . #Fundraising #CharityAuction #TravelPackages #RiskFree #SummerFundraising #NonProfit #AuctionItems #BidToWin #SupportACause 

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I got mugged. Twice. The first time was years ago in the grounds of Southmead hospital, before Southmead was a part of Bristol you’d want to live in (or even visit). And because my paper-round covered a 100,000 mile radius I’m riding my bike to my next drop. And then someone asks me for the time. I didn’t really see where the request came from so I cycled round in a loop and by that time they were on me, blocking my route. “That’s my bike” the two brutes said. Turns out, they were right, in so much as it was now because if I didn’t give it to them I would be no more. Gutted. I loved riding. I loved my bike. (I didn’t love my paper-round or Southmead but that’s not the point). So I limped home, like the closing scenes of a lassie movie, although it was mainly my ego that was bruised. The second time, also ages ago, went quite differently. “Nice watch…” Says this guy who jumps out of a bush to block my path by Horfield Sports Centre (they did a cracking roller-disco back in the day). He then grabs my hand and asks me to take off my watch. Not again, I think. And in one ninja-like move I grabbed my arm back and ran all the way home without looking back. And because I had legs like a giraffe combined with the testosterone levels of a 14 year old boy I honestly don’t think Usain Bolt would have caught up with me that day. So I got to keep my watch. Lucky me!! Sometimes when you are faced with a serious challenge, you have to take a different approach. Fundraising is no different. I’ve spoken to charities of ALL sizes and there are always challenges that need to be addressed. Strategies need to change. Staff need to change. Processes need to change. Techniques need to change. Don’t be afraid to make brave decisions where the data and / or your instincts lead you to. Especially if it’s outsourcing some of it 😜 cough Better Story cough You won't regret it! Anyone got a bike I can borrow? #charity #fundraising #comms

This one is for all my non-profits, #charities, #fundraisers, and those looking for a great marketing campaign that also supports a charity....Goodbids! ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ 💡The creative genius of Seth Godin does it again with this amazing new project that just launched this week💡 "Each year, charities in the US raise about a billion dollars a day from individuals. That money goes to great use–for the arts, for healthcare, for education, for countless projects that benefit our communities.... The core of the idea is the Positive Auction. While it seems a bit like an eBay auction, there are actually some extraordinary and game-changing twists. The key is this: Every bid is a #donation. The bidding starts at $10. It goes up in $10 increments and you can’t skip a step. So, $10, $20, $30, etc. Each bid is actually a non-refundable donation. That means that if you bid $10 and someone outbids you at $20, your donation still goes to the charity. You get an email confirmation of your donation and peace of mind. Someone else is going to get the reward–unless you choose to bid again. The last donation gets the reward. The magic of a Positive Auction is in the math. If the bidding for the session with Jason goes to $1500 (far less than its value), the nonprofit will get up to $112,000 in donations." The power of MATH and giving! The fun part is that when you share your customized link out to friends, and someone bids on an auction, you then get a free bid, of any amount! I highly recommend that you check it out as part of your fundraising initiatives, but also for yourself. Here is one unique and cool auction as an example that is helping to raise money for Save the Children US: "MOVIE JACKET SIGNED BY Guy Kawasaki: RARE Apple-SPONSORED CREW JACKET FROM THE MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 1 MOVIE SHOOT - Dive into history with this collector’s crew jacket from the “Mission Impossible 1” movie shoot, signed by author and tech luminary Guy Kawasaki." UPDATE: My link to register... https://lnkd.in/eZWv48wn Link the auction itself... https://lnkd.in/eVhAckvA

In 2019, for that year's Rally North America event, I had my car wrapped. The idea was simple; I wanted to draw attention to the cause. More than one cause, really. The first cause, of course, was the Rally itself. Our place in the starting grid for each day of the event is dictated by how much money we raise for the charity. The more visibility I had, the more opportunity I had for fundraising. The other cause was quite a bit more personal; '661' the date of my oldest son's birth. The colors teal and purple to support suicide prevention awareness. It worked; the Disco Bimmer got attention. And we raised, as a group, more than $220,000 for Camp Sunshine that year. I proudly drove the Disco Bimmer into Camp Sunshine there at Lake Sebago - behind a green Delorean (my bad - Dillorean), a red Challenger dressed as Lightning McQueen, and more than 75 other similar vehicles. We looked like a collection of full-scale Hot Wheels cars. It was a highly emotional day meeting the kids and the Camp Sunshine staff - and we can't wait to do so again this year, though I no longer own that BMW. Please help me out by hitting Like and, if you think the cause worthy, repost to your networks. All donations, large or small, are hugely appreciated and roundly celebrated. My goal for this week is to raise $250 through our donation page, which is linked below. All proceeds go directly to Camp Sunshine and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes. 🏕 ☀ This post is related to Rally North America's 2024 Sunshine Rally. As we do nearly every year, my wife and I are participating under the team name Slightly Lost. Our goal is to raise as much money for the chosen #charity as we possibly can; please help us make a difference for the kids at Camp Sunshine by contributing at our Team Page. Link in the Comments. For more information, or if you represent a business that would like to get exposure during the event, DM me. #fundraising #foragoodcause #rallynorthamerica #campsunshine #slightlylost661

Fundraising has been tough for the past 4 years with no sign of it easing Fundraising through challenge events are popular with your supporters especially firewalking events but since the pandemic I’ve noticed a decline in quality and safety Big promises are made by some firewalk providers that their firewalk will be a spectacular, transformative experience. You post what they promise, an amazing event with images of flames and happy people but the reality was as exciting as a damp squib (think New Year's fireworks display in London versus a £100 box of fireworks in your back garden) Chaotic, cluttered, disorganised, disappointing, dull They rock up with some red and white tape to attach to whatever structures are in place, that’s if they’ve even thought about barriers, wood in the boot of their car (not kidding), a some hi-viz vests (why? They're not on a construction site) Pre-firewalk ‘training’ consists of talking about how amazing they think they are, their journey, singing a song, putting your hand on your heart and thinking of rainbows and unicorns The firewalk was more like a fire step…one step, two steps and off All a bit ‘meh’ and in some cases, painful You work hard with these events; your supporters work hard raising much needed funds Fundraising firewalking is a special skill that your supporters deserve Demand better next up: How to see through the shiny blurb to know just how experienced they are at providing firewalks karen@blazefirewalking.com 07712048042 #firewalking #fundraising #charity #events #FirewalkingInstructor #CorporateSupport

Can we take a moment to appreciate how I'd totally rock this wild hairstyle? 😏 … I never felt the need to be like everybody else and follow the crowd. Since starting Healthy Pixels, many have asked why I focus on non-profits. They're full of questions and doubts. Wondering how I'll make it work. But here's the thing: When I dive into something, I go all in. → First football match I went to, we got invited to the ground to meet our favourite players, made it to the front page of our local paper, and were interviewed on the big screen. → My all-time favourite band? Got to know them, hung out backstage many times (I was 10-13; nothing funky), and we're still in touch. They have toured the world but know us by name. → My dreams of studying in Australia? Solo retreat abroad? Job in the UK? Making and launching a book with a US inmate? Made it. And the more I dive into the non-profit sector, the more I realise it’s the right move. So how will I make it work? With 100% dedication. I'm currently working on a free training video dedicated to my strategy helping charities gain momentum and inspire action—I can't wait to share it! ps: No birds were harmed in the making of this photo! 🕊 #charity #charitywork #nonprofits #nonprofitmarketing #dedication

Monday morning thought... You've all heard the old adage "Less is More." It's used so often because it rings true in so many instances including your silent auction. Pro-Tip: Ask your procurement committee to focus on quality over quantity to spark your donors' interest and generosity. #auctionprocurement #fundraisingevents #fundraisinghack