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People experiencing homelessness desperately need new socks, and there are several reasons why. For a person experiencing homelessness, a pair of new socks is much more than just another item of clothing. 

From time to time, your Not-for-profit or cause may receive requests to access information.

These requests can be confusing, as it can be difficult to determine whether you are required by law to disclose the information, whether you must not disclose the information, or whether you are entitled by law to choose.

Seven tips for improving your youth sports fundraising. Includes sample sale script, advice on high-traffic locations, product selections, and much more.

Fundraising with food has been a long time favourite for sports team fundraising. It is effective, provides something most people like and are willing to pay for, and the variety is enormous. Whatever type of food fundraiser you choose for your team, there are three things you must do to get the most out of your efforts.

There is an entire psychology of selling and of getting people to buy or spend money. Fundraising is very much about the emotional and psychological response that donors have. Often, the difference between a donation and a “no” response is nothing more than a few small psychological events.

No matter how carefully you plan your fundraising ideas or how good the ideas are, there may come a time when you simply make less money that you hoped to raise. Or, your fundraising event may cost more to run than  it raised, resulting in an overall loss, even if your group has put lots of effort into your project in order for it to be successful. 

Fundraising involves a lot of paper work, a lot of ideas, and a lot of action lists.  You can easily become overwhelmed and lose track of the entire project if you allow yourself to become disorganised. Staying organised is key.

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What day is Father's Day in Australia? Father's Day is Sunday 4th of September, 2022.

Since not-for-profit groups are by their definition groups that do not wish to profit, many people wonder why fundraising is important at all. In fact, fundraising is sometimes the only way that not-for-profits can raise the money needed to deliver the programs and services set out in their mandate.

Today there are more not-for-profit groups than ever.  On one hand, this is a great development - it means that as a society we are becoming more aware of a need to give to others and are even taking the necessary steps to ensure that we help others.  On the other hand...

Return On Investment (ROI) is a fundamental business concept. Its also something that every fundraiser needs to take into consideration.

Informing everyone who took part in your most recent fundraising is of utmost importance, and is key to your future fundraising success.