The Fundraising Hotline
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Fundraising Ideas & Products Center
March 2004

Each issue of The Fundraising Hotline includes a combination of new or unusual do-it-yourself fundraisers, fundraising product or event ideas, fundraising tips, news, trivia, book and/or software reviews, and maybe even a little humor.  We hope that each issue will contain information that is beneficial to you.  Good luck on your fundraising efforts.  We know how much work it can be! 




Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser Of The Month

Truck & Heavy Equipment Show: Looking for something different? All you need is a large venue, preferably outdoors in a high traffic area, to bring in the drive-by crowds. You could raise a lot of money with this simple idea.  Arrange for town workers and private citizens--everyone and anyone who drives or owns a large truck, emergency vehicle, tractor, earth mover, etc. to park their vehicle in your field or parking lot on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. If you don't have a large enough venue, maybe a local mall will let you use a portion of their parking lot.  More Details

Organizations receive 2% of qualified purchases on Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Cards, and 3% for qualified purchases on the OfficeMax Credit Card.  Details at your local OfficeMax store. Available throughout the United States.

 

Featured Fundraising Ideas

Buckeye Donkey Ball, Inc. - Your profits show why we are the #1 donkey ball show on the road today!  Our donkeys are small, well-groomed, healthy and know all the tricks to entertain you till the last buzzer sounds. Humane treatment of our donkeys is always our first consideration. You receive 40% of all ticket sales or 50% when ticket sales are more than $3,000.00. No orders to take - nothing to deliver.

Star Fundraising - If you are looking for a fundraising company with unique and different fundraising products, then you have finally found it! We are large enough to offer 50+ programs but small enough to give you the personal attention you deserve. We work with several different companies and suppliers so that you only need to work with one for all of your fundraising needs. We have many programs that can be customized to your individual needs. You tell us what you need and we will help you achieve it. Stop in and look us over. You'll be glad you did!

Fundraiser News Briefs 

Monroe, CT: School sells engraved bricks to fund renovations; Elko, NV: Rodeo club sponsors barrel race for college scholarships; Tuscaloosa, AL: Sorority holds basketball tournament to raise money for Speech and Hearing Center; Lincoln, NE: United Cerebral Palsy hosts fifth annual Barstool Open; Bastrop, LA: Kiwanis plans Red Beans and Rice sale to support local elementary school children; Narragansett, RI: MDA hosts first MonopolyŽ Mingle to benefit research and patient services; Cowra, Australia: Locals take up the World's Greatest Shave challenge to raise money for leukemia research and support; Winter Haven, FL: Humane Society holds Fur Ball for building fund; Lincoln, IN: Elks hold card party fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity; Oconomowoc, WI: Park Lawn School collects pennies for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Azle, TX: Student Council uses traveling toilet to fund convention costs; Chambersburg, PA: Church volunteers sell chocolate eggs for building fund; Richmond, VA: Humane Society holds daylong Pet Expo to support operations; Walpole, MA: Parent Advisory Committee sells engravable brass plates to buy books for school media center; Lake Wales, FL: Kiwanis Club has annual pancake day and auction to benefit local children's charities; Athens, GA: Democrat Party hosts ''Donkey Ride'' bicycle ride and fund raiser.

  Raffle Tickets and Chinese Auctions 

If you are going to raffle something to raise money, why not save money in the process? Just think, 500 consecutively numbered tickets for as little as $4.50! Meister Software software provides you with the tools to print your own raffle tickets the instant you need them. Personalize them, print exactly as many as you need, use consecutive numbering, use your own logos, print either serially or in booklets, choose from numerous formats, and more. Includes graphic images of most fraternal organization logos as well as selected holidays such as a wreath for the Christmas season. And, if you want to do something new and be creative, try holding a Chinese Auction, which is part of Meister Software. Of course, we manufacture and stock perforated stock in all colors and formats for immediate delivery. Join the ranks of thousands of satisfied Meister Software users! (Download your free Trial Version)

MORE UNIQUE FUNDRAISERS

Southern Fundraising  - High profits &100% satisfaction guarantee
FundraisingArt.com - Fine art prints and posters. Beautiful! Enjoy for years!
CustomKeyChain.Com - Custom woven team key chains and lanyards.


President
John Hanson

Who was the first President of the United States? George Washington was probably your best guess but he was really the 9th President. Think back to your history books - the United States declared its independence in 1776, yet Washington did not take office until April 30, 1789. So who was running the country during these initial years of this young country? It was the first eight U. S. Presidents. The first President was John Hanson whose title was President of the United States in Congress Assembled. Once the signing of the Articles of Confederation took place in 1781, a President was needed to run the country. John Hanson was chosen unanimously by Congress (which included George Washington). George Washington was definitely not the first President of the United States. He was the first President of the United States under the Constitution we follow today.  The first eight Presidents are forgotten in history. Want to know more?

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The Fundraising Hotline is published monthly by the Fundraising Ideas & Products Center, where you will find a wide variety of  do-it-yourself and commercial fundraising ideas.  You can also download a free directory containing information on products and services from 100 of the top U.S. and Canadian fundraising companies and products. How to advertise in The Fundraising Hotline.