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The Fundraising
Hotline
Published by the
Fundraising Ideas & Products Center
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March 2004 |
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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
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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 .
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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) |
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President
John Hanson
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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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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
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