I am excited to be hosting the March Giving Carnival at the Everyday Giving Blog. Last month’s Giving Carnival was on the topic of What Motivates Giving. The topic for March will be: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events Write a blog post about one or more of your favorite tips to make a fundraising event…
Author: Roger Carr
The America’s Giving Challenge Results Are Now Official
The results of the America’s Giving Challenge are now official. The Sharing Foundation did come in first place for global causes! They will be receiving an extra $50,000 to use in support of their mission to help the less fortunate Cambodian children. You can go to Beth’s Blog to learn more. Thank you for being…
Unique Way To Encourage Others To Give
Would you like to be able to encourage others to donate money to an important cause? There is one method I have put into practice from time to time that most people don’t think about. You have probably been exposed to it when listening to a fundraiser on public radio or while watching a telethon…
Nonprofit Leadership
In a previous post I wrote about what makes a great nonprofit leader. I have been asked to discuss it in a class at the University of Mary Washington, the local university in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I thought I would share the presentation I put together. Please pass me any comments you have in the comments…
Successful and Outstanding Blogger Award
Liz Strauss from the Successful Blog just called me an SOB! In this case it is a good thing. SOB stands for Successful and Outstanding Blogger. Liz is an expert on using blogging to build and foster relationships. That is why I am so surprised and honored that she presented me with the SOB award….
National Make A Blanket Day
Are you familiar with National Make A Blanket Day being celebrated on Saturday? I wasn’t either. I was introduced to the nonprofit organization Project Linus, the sponsor of National Make A Blanket Day, through Laura and Angela Stockman from the Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference blog. I was intrigued by the mission of…
Oh Where, Oh Where Have The Volunteers Gone?
A new study, "Volunteering in the United States, 2007" published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that volunteering is declining. According to this study, "In the year ending September 2007, both the number of volunteers and the volunteer rate declined from the previous year." I am sure this is not a surprise to J….
What Makes A Great Nonprofit Leader
Christopher Scott, from the Nonprofit Leadership, Innovation, and Change blog, is writing an ebook for young nonprofit leaders. He is interested in receiving contributions. The following is what I believe are some of the key qualities or traits that are required from a great nonprofit leader: Love Education Altruistic Dreams Effective Risks A great nonprofit…
Valentine’s Day Is Also A Day For Hearts
You know that Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th. Are you aware there is another special event occurring on the same day? It is called A Day For Hearts. The purpose of this event is to help spread awareness and raise funds to fight a killer that claims thousands of lives every year. That…
Pearl Paradise Donating $1 Million of Fine Pearl Jewelry
Jeremy Shepherd built a multi-million dollar pearl empire known as PearlParadise.com by the age of 33. PearlParadise.com is now celebrating their 10-year anniversary of successfully selling pearls online. Jeremy Shepherd, Founder and President, is grateful for the exponential growth and longevity of the company. He wanted to celebrate this important milestone in a way that…