Fundraising News From Around the World

Whitesboro, NY: Marriage & Family Center dance contest pairs local celebrities with professional dancers, their version of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"; Casper, WY: 24-hour ski event raises funds for families facing large medical bills; Elgin, IL: Registration opens for Literacy Connection's 10th Trivia Bee fundraiser; Corona, CA: Dog-wash fundraiser aids animal-rescue group; Midland, TX: Two friends travel across Texas on lawnmower to raise funds for St. Jude's Ranch for Children; Mid-Hudson, NY: Salons offer free haircuts for men and women willing to donate their hair to children in need of prosthetic locks; New Brighton, MN: Church holds scrapbook retreat fundraiser for ailing baby; Sunset County, PA: PTA changes its annual fundraiser from a math-a-thon to age appropriate fitness obstacle courses; Port St. Lucie, FL: Follow Your Heart bowling tournament fundraiser to help military personnel injured in combat and their families; Colonie, NY: Florists upset by fire department Valentine Day rose fundraiser; Billings, MT: Zonta Club plans trivia fundraiser; Montreal, QC: Paint by Palate fundraiser helps raise awareness and funds in support of the arts; Cherry Hill, NJ: Visual arts students hold coffeehouse fundraiser for suicide awareness and prevention; Brooklyn, CT: Peppermint pie fundraiser held for the Center for Missing and Exploited Children: Escondido, CA: Players face off in annual scrabble fundraiser for library; Montclair, NJ: Proceeds from high school fundraiser purchases Silly String to benefit American troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan; Rockford, IL: Library holds “Lincolns for the Library” penny campaign for children’s department — to coincide with annual celebration of Lincoln’s birthday; Cameron County, PA: American Cancer Society sponsors snowtubing fund-raiser; Marco Island, FL: Sailing regatta benefits hospice; Cadillac, MI: Special education students hold fleece blanket fund-raiser to help pay for field trip; Gallup, NM: Kiwanis singing valentines fundraiser raises money to purchase materials and special medical dolls to teach young parents about shaken baby syndrome.

GoMagnets.com - Custom car magnets for your school or organization make great fundraisers! People love to show their support on their cars! Profits over 100%! Free sample packs! We bill schools net 30 days. Order your custom car magnets; sell some when they arrive to pay for the whole invoice. “Your company has exceeded expectations in every way. Not only did we get a wonderful product, but superior customer service.” Dana in OK. Email sales@gomagnets.com now to get started with your successful, custom car magnet fundraiser!

Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser Of The Month

One youth group decided to "Pastor-nap" their pastor as a fundraising project. On a Friday afternoon, the MTT (Manzanita Teenage Terrorists) came in and kidnapped their pastor. They had a video team on hand and MTT taped the invasion leading to the ransom of the pastor for only $2,000. "If you give us the money, you get him back. If you don't give us the money, you still get him back." On Sunday morning, the Pastor was still no place in sight. The service went on as planned with the teenagers leading the service. Then, a group of teens dressed in black quietly entered the service. The music stopped suddenly and the tape was shown. The leaders presented their own part of the video by being the News Telecasters. As the service ended, so did the pastor-nap. The "terrorists" stood at the doors with their bags to collect the $2,000 ransom.

JustForFundraising: We are proud to introduce the only movie studio approved fundraising program in the United States today. We have teamed up with Universal Studios and Columbia Tri-Star Entertainment to create a new and unique fundraising program that requires no up-front costs and no inventory. Your supporters receive a popular DVD movie and an annual magazine subscription for their donation. Click here for our movie and a magazine on-line brochure! To receive information and sample gift cards by mail, please complete our sample request form or call us toll free, (877) 478-1691 and ask for Bart or Barb.

Non-Profit In The Spotlight

To date, more than 19,000 U.S. troops have been wounded in the war against terrorism. Because of advances in medical technology, emergency evacuations, medic training, and state-of-the-art treatment centers, more military personnel than ever are surviving their battlefield injuries. The statistics tell the story: In World War II, the ratio of wounded to killed was about equal. Today, that ratio has climbed to nearly eight wounded for every death. Given the number of wounded, it is impossible because of budgetary or regulatory constraints for the Defense Department to offer all the services required by those who are recovering and transitioning to civilian life. Providing for these unmet needs is the goal of The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation's "Military Heroes Fund."
 

Ranch House Candles: Candles are fast becoming a top fundraising program. With a Ranch House Candles fundraiser you will receive 50% profit on all sales, free shipping nationwide, and free scent samples for each participant in the 10 scents you pick for your group to offer, free full color brochure and an order form (customized with your group’s name) for each participant, all at no cost to your group. We are the manufacturer and offer high quality soy candles that your group will be proud to offer your supporters at reasonable prices. Start by requesting your free fundraising sample kit.

Interesting or Fun Facts

The online auction site eBay was founded in 1995 by computer programmer Pierre Omidyar as Auctionweb. The first item ever sold on eBay was Omidyar's broken laser pointer for $13.83. Astonished, he contacted the winning bidder and asked if he understood that the laser pointer was broken. In his responding email, the buyer explained: "I'm a collector of broken laser pointers." The frequently repeated story that eBay was founded to help Omidyar's fiancée trade PEZ Candy dispensers was fabricated by a public relations manager in 1997 to interest the media. Jeff Skoll was hired as the company's first president and full-time employee in 1996. In November 1996, eBay entered into its first third-party licensing deal, with a company called Electronic Travel Auction to use SmartMarket Technology to sell plane tickets and other travel products. The company officially changed its name to eBay in September 1997. Originally, the site belonged to Echo Bay Technology Group, Omidyar's consulting firm. Omidyar had tried to register the domain name EchoBay.com but found it already taken by the Echo Bay Mines, a gold mining company, so he shortened it to his second choice, eBay.com.
 

 Goldrush Fundraising - Team spirit welcome mats and Spice Up Your Spirit BBQ sauce and salsa. Email us your design for a free art sample. Online store Call 1-888-584-0399 or email info@goldrushfundraising.com.

  Silver Jangles - All sterling silver jewelry charms bracelets earrings & necklaces. Sports, music, church, cheerleader, dance, booster club, patriotic themes. You keep 50% of sales. Specialties catalog is new!  Email us your mailing address to info@silverjangles.com or call 1-866-745-5264. We will mail a free information packet.

 Bake & Co. Fundraising specializes in popular and unique USA-made “quality” products. We serve non-profit groups of all types and sizes in 48 states. Choose a school or sports spirit program, private label product, or focus attention on your mission with our awareness ribbon program. 1-800-535-2253 or email.

  Empties4Cash - Up to $4 for empty inkjet cartridges. Excellent opportunity to raise funds by recycling inkjets. No buying, no selling, free collection & shipping materials, no cost fundraiser, 100% profit. Sign up today! call (800) 456-4320 or email info@empties4cash.com.