Bill Allen

Learn how to organize a successful movie night fundraiser with our step-by-step guide. Discover tips for planning, promoting, and maximizing profits while engaging your community for a great cause.

Library Fundraising Ideas: Boosting Support for Your Community LibraryDid you know the first completely free, open to the public library was the Boston Public Library founded in 1848? Yes, Ben Franklin had the Benjamin Franklin's Library Company of Philadelphia that was established in 1731 as a lender library, and still is the foundation of the free libraries we often take for granted today, but this library only lent books to its members and was actually a private membership-based library.It wasn’t until the late nineteenth century that public libraries really started popping up all over America. And one of the most important people at this time was Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie donated millions of dollars to build public libraries across the U.S. His belief was that libraries could help individuals lift themselves out of poverty through education. By the time of his death in 1919, Carnegie had funded the construction of over 1,600 libraries in the U.S. alone.But it wasn’t until 1956

Discover the magic words that can boost donations for your nonprofit! Our guide explores 20 powerful words that tap into psychology, empathy, and urgency to inspire generosity and increase contributions. Learn how to use language that resonates, engages, and drives action, helping you connect with supporters on a personal level. Transform your fundraising appeals with these impactful words and motivate your community to give!

Discover alternative strategies for securing land for your nonprofit, from creative partnerships and donations to leveraging low-interest loans and community cooperatives. Learn why specific grants to purchase land are rare and explore actionable approaches to acquire property that aligns with your organization’s mission

Learn how to organize a successful 5K fundraiser for your charity with our step-by-step guide, covering everything from planning logistics to promoting your event and maximizing donations

Set your nonprofit up for success this Giving Tuesday! Learn how to establish and achieve clear fundraising goals to make the most of the global day of giving. Explore strategies for engaging donors, boosting donations, and maximizing volunteer participation. With practical goal-setting tips, including SMART criteria, and insights on tracking success through KPIs, this guide will help you capitalize on Giving Tuesday’s fundraising potential while strengthening your organization’s mission. Get ahead and plan for your most successful Giving Tuesday yet!