Fundraising News From Around the World

Greenville, SC: Humane Society holds “sexy” fundraiser to promote spaying and neutering with ad campaign that is a take-off on personal ads. Some read: “Lady looking for tramp,” “Barely Beagle” and “Unleash me.” Each has a phone number with a real voice message such as, “I lie down, I roll over, I don’t beg -- you beg.” And, “Ruff, ruff -- that’s dog for ‘I’m not wearing any pants,” and “I need a big, strong pooch with nimble paws”; Malden, MA: Portion of proceeds from amateur fight night fundraiser held at local restaurant goes to college scholarship fund; Davis, CA: Davis Bike Church holds first fundraiser which is expected to include a bicycle dance competition and a showing of the Bicycle Passover skit; Galesburg, IL: High school FFA holds trivia fundraiser for horse judging team; Cherry Hill, NJ: Education foundation hosts "Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars" fundraiser to support local schools; Kennewick, WA: Police warn residents of fundraising scam alleged to be for bulletproof vests; Novi, MI: Fourth graders raise funds to support a wish for fellow classmate through the Make-A-Wish Foundation; Bridgewater, NS, CA: Lawyers battle 5th graders in Great DesBrisay History Test which focuses on the town’s history in fundraiser for the DesBrisay Museum; Carroll County, IN: MDA lockup fundraiser results in a massive “arrest” of local leaders; Moruya NSW, AU: Surf club supporters take to the water on kayaks, boards and a dragon boat to raise money for solar energy; Earlysville, VA: Fundraiser held to repair 6-foot, 200-pound ‘Harry the Hot Dog’statue, which has served as local grocery store mascot for years; Plainfield, IN: Thirty-three men put their masculinity aside, donned women’s high-heel shoes and walked through an outdoor mall as a fundraiser for a domestic-abuse shelter; Quilpie, Queensland, AU: Women's association hangs bras down the main street as a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.
 

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Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser Of The Month

An automobile dealer in Northwest Arkansas offered folks a chance to Test Drive their cars. For every mile driven, the company donated a dollar to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This was an easy fundraiser! Obviously the car dealers want folks to drive their cars in hopes they will make a sale. They do this every day from their showrooms. Since your organization will be providing free advertising and hopefully getting more "test drivers" to their dealership, a local car dealer in your area may offer something similar. Another example ... a school in Princeton County, Kentucky held a “Drive for the Kids” fund-raiser in conjunction with the primary/elementary PTA fall festival. Parents and guardians who test-drove vehicles earned money for the schools. The fund-raiser was sponsored by a local automobile dealer and the manufacturer. The manufacturer donated a fixed amount toward expenses involved in hosting the event to the PTA, plus $5 for each test drive of a vehicle with a completed evaluation form.
 

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Non-Profit In The Spotlight

In 1984, Thomas R. McGehee and his wife, Delia, met a 17-year-old boy who had cystic fibrosis. This young man, George Lee, loved golf. When McGehee learned this, he arranged for George to be paired with Fred Couples and play in the Pro-Am of the TPC. Following an exciting round of play, Couples gave the young man his driver. A year later, George lost his battle with cystic fibrosis. His prized club was buried at his side. That was the beginning of Dreams Come True. In over 23 years, Dreams Come True has made the special desires of more than 2,000 children come true. Dreams provide these wonderful children and their families with a momentary reprieve from the rigors of medical treatment often associated with life-threatening illnesses. A dream temporarily removes the child from doctor visits, hospital stays, tests and needles and brings laughter, joy and childhood to the forefront. Dreams give the children and their families memories to carry them through the rough times and smiles to last a lifetime. Dreams bring hope and the promise of tomorrow.
 

A benefit art auction is a fun, sophisticated, annual social event that results in a mutually rewarding endeavor for all those involved. Azalea Fine Art is a people oriented company, striving to put our sponsoring organizations and customers first. From booking the date to post-auction follow-up, we are at your service. Our courteous, detail oriented auction consultant will guide your chairperson and committee through the painless process of coordinating this exciting fundraiser. With items starting from $45 to several thousand dollars, there will be something for every budget.

This Month In History

CNN debuts (6/1/1980); Superman comics is first published (6/1/1938); First woman rabbi ordained in the U.S. (6/3/1072); The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour (6/3/1964); Iran hostage crisis began (6/4/1979); Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded in Los Angeles (6/5/1968); Susan B. Anthony was fined for voting in a presidential election ... which was not legal until the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920 allowing women to vote (6/6/1872); Chrysler Corporation is founded (6/6/1925); The first drive-in theatre opened (6/6/1933); D-Day, the largest amphibious landing in history, began (6/6/1944); Disney's Donald Duck makes his debut (6/9/1934); First broadcast of Sesame Street (6/10/1969); The U.S. Supreme Court established the Miranda rule (6/13/1966); The U.S. Army was formed (6/14/1775); The Watergate burglary occurred (6/17/1972); Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed as the first U.S. civilians to be sentenced to death for espionage (6/19/1953); Garfield comic strip debuts (6/19/1978); Custer's last stand near the Little Bighorn River in Montana (6/25/1876); The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment was a violation of the Eighth Amendment prohibiting "cruel and unusual punishment." Four years later, in another ruling, the Court reversed itself and determined the death penalty was not cruel and unusual punishment (6/29/1972).
 

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  Improv Unlimited has a fundraising show for schools and community groups! We perform up to a 1˝ hour improv show featuring comedy, sketch, magic and parodies suitable for all audiences. Free posters, printed tickets and marketing materials. No financial investment required.