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The Fundraising Hotline
Published by the Fundraising Ideas & Products Center
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Thank you for subscribing to The Fundraising Hotline. Each issue includes a combination of new or unusual do-it-yourself fundraisers, fundraising product or event ideas, fundraising tips, focus on a charitable organization, news, trivia, and sometimes even a little humor. We hope that each issue will contain information that is beneficial to you. Good luck in your fundraising efforts. We know how much work it can be! |
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Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser Of The Month
Night in Jail: Volunteers in Adams County, Pennsylvania, paid $40 for an all-inclusive stay in a new, state-of-the-art prison as a fundraiser for the Adams County Homeless Shelter, but it was also a training exercise for the prison staff. The inmates arrived by noon on Saturday to be signed in and issued their essential orange jumpsuits. After that, they were provided their meals on a prison time table and attended the same educational sessions offered to real prisoners by prison staff. Release was at noon Sunday. Overnight guests stayed in a minimum security area in cells that are like rooms. Accommodations were made for privacy. The roster of inmates was a mix of men and women, a diverse blend of college professors, people who conduct prison ministries for area churches, and residents of other areas who simply thought it would be an excellent opportunity to experience prison life - without breaking a law. |
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 The Silver Bullets Ranch provides a safe, fun, recreational, and therapeutic horseback riding experience to physically and/or mentally challenged individuals of all ages. The program offers a unique approach to for both children and adults with wide ranges in their disabilities and provides the opportunity to increase social interactions, improve self esteem and build confidence. Riders not only enjoy the home facility, but also participate in equestrian events throughout the year, including parades, horse shows and drill performances. The ranch operates year round (weather permitting), offering free weekly lessons. Private lessons are scheduled at the site, and group therapeutic lessons are offered to school districts and other organizations. |
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Featured Fundraising Ideas
Heartsong: Finally, a fundraiser that matches your values! Our Christian fundraising program is a great way to raise money while supporting your mission. Offer Christian jewelry and gifts to your supporters. Pieces cost only $8-$20 and make beautiful gifts! A substantial financial return with no up-front cost or risk to you. Heartsong provides high quality, sterling silver, faith-based jewelry and gifts, and easy-to-use materials for promotion and selling. Perfect for youth groups, student clubs and women뭩 ministries. Heartsong ... share God뭩 light as you fulfill His purpose in your organization! Visit our website or call us toll-free at 877-470-6080. |
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Caricature King: Provides a unique fundraising opportunity in any country that allows people to get fun digital caricatures drawn of themselves or others based on supplied photos. Earn up to 25% or more on each sale. Your fundraiser can be via a 'portrait session?where you take the photos. Or promote it via email to workmates, friends and family and their friends/family to get funds from around the world as an ongoing fundraiser that takes no work! Experience shows it is easy to make multiple sales to customers. We work with you to make it a success. Email |
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Fundraiser News Briefs
Port Townsend, WA: Self-guided kitchen tour funds scholarships and community projects; Campbell River, BC: Proceeds from the sale of donated junk cars benefits Cops For Cancer fundraiser; Oakland, CA: College crew team holds erg-a-thon fundraiser; Meath, Ireland: Alzheimer Society of Ireland launches annual Tea Day fundraiser; Parksville, BC: Volunteers shovel and bag organic fish compost in Fish Fertilizer Fundraiser; Charlotte, NC: "Ride for the Red" motorcycle rally and poker run held to raise money for the American Red Cross; Gwinnett County, GA: Casino night fundraiser benefits high school football program; York, PA: Animal Rescue Inc. holds "Dog's Day in the Park" fundraiser; Sydney, Australia: Hot cross buns sales raise funds for the Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service; Brandon, MB: "Friends of Fallen Heroes" social raises funds for local soldiers killed in Afghanistan; Hamilton, ON: Girl Guides Bag-a-Cork program raises funds and helps keep natural cork out of the region's landfill; Topeka, KS: Bowling alley donates 25 cents for every game bowled to the Capper Foundation Easter Seals; Edwardsville, IL: Muscular Dystrophy Association holds annual lock-up fundraiser at Applebee's Restaurant; Reading, MA: Creative Arts school holds Mother's Day plant sale fundraiser; Shreveport, LA: Realtors hold talent show fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity; Midland, MI: Heart of Michigan Animal Rescue finishes "Have your pet's photo taken with the Easter Bunny" fundraiser; Olympia, WA: Thief pillages funds from Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser at bowling alley; supporter donates double the amount stolen; York Springs, PA: "All-you-care-to-eat chocolate fundraiser" sponsored by Girl Scouts; Sudbury, ON: Hundreds of people have their heads shaved to support cancer research; Saginaw, MI: Coffee house offers free coffee to organ donors; Worcester, MA: College students brave the elements for five consecutive days on a giant teeter-totter to help children with juvenile diabetes.
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Interesting or Fun Facts
John Lloyd Wright, son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, invented Lincoln Logs in 1916. John's inspiration for Lincoln Logs came during a trip to Tokyo during which he and his father were hired to work on the famous Imperial Hotel. When he saw how the beams in the hotel ceiling were interlocked with each other, he came up with the idea which he named Lincoln Logs to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the US Civil War, during which Abraham Lincoln had served as President. Over time, Lincoln became known as our "Log Cabin President" due in large part to the enduring popularity of John Lloyd Wright's construction toy which bears his name. |
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