Posts tagged charity
5 Minutes with Geraldine D’Silva, Executive Director of PAWS San Diego
3 weeks ago
By Juliet Davenport, Nonprofit Ambassador, DonationMatch
For the past 20 years, PAWS San Diego has provided “essential pet services and support to low-income elderly, chronically ill and disabled individuals.” They currently run two programs – a PetCare/VetCare program which includes, among other [...]
Three Steps to Turning New Guests into Big Bidders
3 months ago
[Sherry's blog post from last year is just as worth sharing now. Here's to your fundraising success! - Renee, Co-founder, DonationMatch]
Courtesy of Sherry Truhlar, Red Apple Auctions
One of my clients held her school gala last month. A few days prior, she asked how she could ensure that new [...]
Don’t Burn Out Your Volunteers
4 months ago
By Renee Zau, Co-founder, DonationMatch
The inevitable happened. I suspected it was a possibility, but it still took me by surprise. “I just don’t think I have it in me.” Just like that, my son’s elementary school’s annual fundraiser was cancelled.
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen a leading [...]
Don’t Be a Beggar
1 year ago
By Renee Zau, Co-founder, DonationMatch
Often I hear volunteers say they dread finding prizes for fundraising auctions. I would feel that way, too, if I thought I was asking for a handout. But I’m not, and neither are you. Every business you approach is being offered the chance to be promoted to [...]
Coming Soon: A Fresh Look and Features for DonationMatch
1 year ago
By Renee Zau, Co-founder, DonationMatch
You’ve told us how easy DonationMatch makes getting more customers and event donors, how much time we’ve saved you, and how great it feels to both give and receive. We’ve taken your feedback and are excited to announce that added features and a new look are [...]
Are You Ready for an Event?
1 year ago
6 steps to determine if a fundraising event is what your organization really needs
Guest Post by Krista Berry, Owner & Principal Consultant at KB Consulting
I recently had the pleasure of working with a small, energetic non-profit organization that originally contacted me to plan their first [...]
In-kind Partnerships With Nonprofits, Part I
1 year ago
By Renee Zau, Co-founder, DonationMatch
A question posed in a LinkedIn group made me reflect on how many (typically small) businesses don’t know how to use cause marketing, specifically in-kind (non-cash) marketing, to their advantage. If you have a great product or service, one experience is all [...]
The Savvy Behind Outrageously Profitable Fundraising Auctions is coming to San Diego!
1 year ago
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
What better way to kick off our DonationMatch blog than to announce our first local event! In partnership with San Diego Association of Nonprofits, DonationMatch is honored to host Sherry Truhlar of Red Apple Auctions in beautiful San Diego on November 9th at 8:30 a.m. [...]
