Should I sell used books to raise money for my church?
Dear Almoner, I attend a Catholic Church with many ministries. My idea is to open a nonprofit account with Amazon to sell used books. Donors from the church would bring…
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Charitable Enterprise
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What is product marketing fundraising?
Product marketing fundraising is selling something for a good cause. You already know more about it than you think. There’s a knock at the door. When you open it, a…
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What is a rummage sale? And how do I run one?
You never know what you might find at a rummage sale. Rummage sales collect piles of donated household goods – clothing, toys, dishes, furniture, etc. – to sell them for…
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From the Fundraiser’s Playbook – Raffles
Win a prize for charity! A raffle is a type of gambling or lottery that produces revenue for the raffle operator, be it a church, non-profit, or civic club. The…
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From the Fundraiser’s Playbook – Clothes Closets
A “clothes closet” or “community closet” is a variation on the thrift store theme that focuses on clothing. Donated clothing comes in and goes out at little or no cost…
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From the Fundraiser’s Playbook – Silent Auctions
You’ve been to silent auctions at one time or another. You enter into a special area cordoned off from a main event or activity. You wander through tables covered with…
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From the Fundraiser’s Playbook – Charitable Enterprises
Bake sales. Pancake breakfasts. Trappist Beer. T-shirt sales. Rummage Sales. Raffles. Egg roll sales (a favorite in my parish and my house). These are the first kinds of ‘fundraisers’ that…
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Consider how Jesus Fundraised
Jesus did NOT sell furniture! Dear Fr. Zagloba, Yes, I am serious that I do not consider bake sales fundraisers: neither are rosary, pancake breakfasts and egg roll sales for…
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