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Event Fundraising Dilemma: Open or Cash Bar?

May 16, 2012 · By Emily Hampton · Comments
Alright…everyone get frosty.  We’re heading into one of the testiest event fundraising debates, ever. Open Bar or Cash Bar? Before you can make that decision, you and your committee have to weigh the event, financial goals and audience.  Some events, such as ... Read on
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Collecting Money for your Family Reunion with WePay

May 14, 2012 · By Mike Barclay · Comments
Every year or so a special time comes around. Laughter, activities, large amounts of food consumption, and of course... family. Yes, we're talking about family reunion time! Planning a family reunion can be quite the task, especially if you've got people ... Read on

Why You Should Keep Your Business and Personal Finances Separate

May 10, 2012 · By Justine Grey · Comments
People always say that "money is money," but that doesn't mean you have to lump it all together. New business owners often have trouble separating their business finances from their personal finances, and they end up getting their books mixed ... Read on
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How to Run a Large Event or Festival

May 9, 2012 · By Mike Barclay · Comments
Some of you may remember my post last month on how to motivate volunteers working on your event. Now it's the day of your festival, and you're running around like a chicken with your head cut off. Hopefully you've heeded ... Read on
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How to Build a Better Non-Profit Board

May 7, 2012 · By Emily Hampton · Comments
Stuck in a bored board rut?  No?  Hmmm…I’m looking at you sideways…  Maybe, then? If you can boast that your Board of Directors is fun-filled and fulfilled, then you, my friend, may be a miracle worker.  Far too many boards are ... Read on

3 Tips for Using WePay to Raise Money for Your Small Business

May 3, 2012 · By Jenn Escalona · Comments
Getting people to believe in your life’s dream is sometimes tough, but getting them to part with their hard-earned money in support of it is another challenge entirely! However, there are a few tips you can try that may sway ... Read on

The 8 Common Types of Foundation Grants

May 2, 2012 · By Roberta Falkner · Comments
  This post continues our grant writing series, which started off with "Federal Grants - The New World Order: Collaboration" and "How to Find Available Grants." According to The Foundation Center, private foundations awarded grants totaling $41 billion in 2010. Grants, however, ... Read on