The first step is dubbed "Stop and Think." As the steps' name implies, it advises that the decision maker take it slow to avoid bad decisions based on emotions. The second step, "Clarify Goals," is about understanding both short- and long-term impacts of the decision. Next, in step three, the decision maker is to "Determine the Facts" by gathering information. The fourth step, "Develop Options" leads the decision maker to develop a list of possible actions and the fifth step, "Consider the Options," involves visualizing each possibility. In the sixth step, "Choose," the decision maker has to go with what is perceived to be the better alternative. Finally, in step seven, "Monitor and Modify" the decision maker reviews the impact of their decision and makes changes where needed.
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In contrast, the University of Kentucky' College of Health Sciences uses a cooler and more distanced technique. The positive social missions of the school encompass education and research. This benefits students, but also benefits society (and thus potential donors), by providing health professionals and higher-quality care to society as a whole. The University of Kentucky brochure's approach is less personalized in nature than the Center for Common Ground, other than showing photographs of the students and employees. The University takes a more verbally than a visually persuasive approach, and includes letters from official personnel and information about the school that dominate the visuals. The problem with this technique is that it is less emotionally compelling. The brochure's designers likely thought such a sober attitude was appropriate for a school's potential pool donors (such as the government and alumni). Yet it may also be less effective, particularly because it does not…...
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Common Ground Center. (2009). Official Website. Retrieved September 9, 2009 at http://www.cgcvt.org/pdf/case-statement.pdf
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fundraising activities and particularly grant seeking behaviors is a significant issue for any organization that relies on such funding. According to Jacobson (2006) the manner in which fundraising is integrated into existing systems is also important, as are the promotion of systems that are supportive of existing structures and innovative structure standards. Fundraising systems are so important in the health care field that they potentially make or break significant progress in provision of care for hospitals and other organizations in the industry. Grant funding is exceptionally important for growth and development of hospitals, supporting existing and new developments beyond the ability of nearly any other kind of funding, including but not limited to patient payment, insurance reimbursements and other more traditional forms of funding. Granting unlike other forms of hospital revenue can be used to supercharge projects that would otherwise not have seed money to begin, research infrastructural growth,…...
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Cancer Center Campaign Tops $20 Million. (2002). Grand Rapids Business Journal, 20(15), 3. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Hayes, R.A. (2006). Behavioral health care fundraising comes of age: Why fundraising now?. Getting Paid in Behavioral Healthcare, 11(5), 1-6. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Jacobson, L. (2006). A healing prescription. Marketing Magazine, 111(8), 21. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Technology for Terrorist Fundraising Activities
Over the last ten years, the way terrorist organizations have been funding their operations has been increasingly evolving. Part of the reason for this, is because law enforcement has greater tools in going after these groups. What has been happening is a host of different governments around the world have been giving them: increased powers to conduct surveillance and other covert activities against these organizations. A good example of this can be seen with the passage of: the Terrorism Act (in the UK) and the Patriot Act (in the United States). In both of these laws, investigators are given greater authority to: conduct electronic surveillance and arrest those individuals suspected of supporting terrorism. (Yogev 2008) This is important, because this kind of shift has meant that many traditional sources of financing have been facing increased amounts of surveillance and monitoring.
Furthermore, Levitt (2008) found that, "Until…...
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The amount of money the target audience has at its disposal will also determine the type of event held -- a wealthy donor base might justify a fancy auction, with a high price per 'plate,' while a donation drive to encourage teenagers and middle-schoolers to donate a portion of their lunch money to help hurricane victims would stress small donations, but not justify the physical expense of an 'occasion.' At occasion-style fundraisers charities will often offer some sort of prize, small or large, to people who buy a share of a 50/50 raffle, or buy a dinner. These prizes may include a chance to win a desirable prize, like a car, or simply be a T-shirt that identifies the owner that he or she is a donor, and spreads awareness about the cause.
Besides encouraging people to donate, such tangible awards for donation create a sense of involvement with the donor,…...
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Kotler, Phillip. (1997). Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations. New York: John
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Libertaes Fundraising PlanLibertaes funding sources over the past five years have been more or less the same, with a few adjustments regarding smaller events and the availability of eligible grant options. The main sources of funding have been annual giving and event-related fundraising from the annual spring fashion show. Grants come in from time to time from the government, corporate foundations, and private foundations, but there is no guarantee that these will be received in any given year. As the organization evolves, it plans to add other sources of revenue to support its work. The overall goal for this fundraising plan is to increase revenues from $3 million to $4 million over the next year. To realize this goal, this plan proposes the expansion of corporate support and online fundraising, as well as programs for cultivating individual donors. The plan focuses on raising the following categories of gifts:a) Unrestricted gifts…...
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Greenfield, J. M. (2004). Fundraising Fundamentals: a Guide to Annual Leaving (2nd ed.). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.
Kilkenny Children’s Home (2019). Kilkenny Children’s Home Development Plan. Kilkenny Children’s Home. Retrieved from https://s3.amazonaws.com/fundraisingplan/Sample-Fundraising-Plan.pdf
Worth, M. (2016). Fundraising Principles and Practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
he article details the four types of fundraising sources, consisting of individual solicitation, corporate sponsorships, profit centers, and special projects, in conjunction with which it also describes the three types of sponsorship agreements, consisting of non-exclusive, semi-exclusive, and exclusive agreements.
hat analysis further details the manner in which successful fundraising depends on advertising, promotion, and cooperation with other organizations and entities. Further, the article outlines the differences between various time frames associated with fundraising activities such as one-time events, periodic events, and repeated events. he author also provides an explanation of the importance of securing necessary permissions, ensuring compliance with formal legal and regulatory requirements, and for assessing the capabilities of available staff. he article concludes with examples of both good and bad choices of matches between sports programs and sponsors, an approach to understanding the psychology of sponsorship, and an outline of a 12-step plan for effective sports program…...
mlaThat analysis further details the manner in which successful fundraising depends on advertising, promotion, and cooperation with other organizations and entities. Further, the article outlines the differences between various time frames associated with fundraising activities such as one-time events, periodic events, and repeated events. The author also provides an explanation of the importance of securing necessary permissions, ensuring compliance with formal legal and regulatory requirements, and for assessing the capabilities of available staff. The article concludes with examples of both good and bad choices of matches between sports programs and sponsors, an approach to understanding the psychology of sponsorship, and an outline of a 12-step plan for effective sports program fundraising and sponsorships.
Critique
Generally, the article provides tremendously valuable advice to inexperienced sports managers designed to allow their successful incorporation of the fundraising functions into sports management. The only objective criticism of the article relates to the fact that it was written in 1999 and does not address the current economic climate. Naturally any contemporary advice about fundraising must consider the realities of the national economic crises of 2008 and its continuing impact on all kinds of charitable sponsorships.
St. JudeAll non-profit organizations need a marketing communication strategy that will attract donors to their organization. St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital tremendous growth over the years is a clear indication of this assertion. To a large extent, the hospital has consistently won grants and attracted many donors from United States. The organizations mission is clear and straight to the point, which showcases the aim and purpose for its various operations. Without a clear mission, non-profit organizations do not stand a chance in efforts to secure the targeted donors and grants. The mission is the first marketing communication element that shows donors what the organization aims to do, and their purpose for starting it. I believe St. Jude book in the Bible relates to this non-profit since it urges people to have mercy on the individuals who are suffering as the Lord had mercy on us; and have mercy on some…...
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New Revised Standard Version Bible (1989). Bible Scripture. https://biblescripture.net/Jude.html
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (2021). Finding Cures Saving Children. https://www.stjude.org/
United States, 2300 men and 230,000 women are newly diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer (National Cancer Institute, 2015). Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a nationwide event during which participants walk to raise money for breast cancer treatments. Breast cancer starts in the duct cells or lobules or other breast tissue and can spread aggressively if left untreated (National Cancer Institute, 2015). The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are designed to be fund raisers for breast cancer research and to promote early screening and detection. The walks attract media attention, which is critical for reaching a wider audience for the purposes of raising awareness and raising funds. Organizations like the American Cancer Society depend on the media to promote their goals. Since it began in 1984, the breast cancer walks grew from 200 people participating to 11…...
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American Cancer Society (2015). Stay healthy. Retrieved online: http://www.cancer.org/healthy/index
Jones, S.C. (2004). Coverage of breast cancer in the Australian print media. Journal of Health Communication 9(4): 309-325.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (2015). Learn about making strides. Retrieved online: http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MSABC_CY15_AboutMakingStrides
National Cancer Institute (2015). Breast cancer -- for patients. Retrieved online: http://www.cancer.gov/types/breast
Fundraising Activity
The rodeo lost $8326 in its first year, and there are a number of different options on the table for improving the profitability next year. One of the options includes the creation of two more major sponsor slots that would be used to offset some of the costs that the organizing committee incurred in the first year. One of the largest costs was $3341 for the contestant hospitality tent, and this could be offset by a major sponsorship slot, which would only cost $48 for a sign. This would deliver a net gain to the bottom line. However, it would not make the rodeo more profitable next year, and the gain would only mean that the rodeo would lose $5003 next year, all other factors being equal.
It is nevertheless recommended that the rodeo should create two more major sponsor slots, and use these to offset key costs. It is…...
Fundraising for PALS 4 Paws
Financing for Non-profit Organization
PALS 4 paws is a non-profit organization interested in safeguarding pets in the U.S.A. To protect them from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and euthanasia. The goal of PALS 4 Paws is to decrease the number of animals that are going into animal shelters and increase the number of local adoptions to ensure better lives for pets. As a non-profit, PALS 4 paws will manage the rescue of pets that fall victim to issues of mistreat, tragedy or other forms of animal suffering. One the other hand, it will provide pet lovers with low cost pets by facilitating the adoption process through owner-to-adopter communication. This paper discusses the fundraising aspect of Pals 4 Paws as well as details of the organization's financial policies.
Fundraising plan
Strengths
Based on the assessment of the organization, three key areas of strength are identified. The first is the dedication of the organization's…...
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Burnett, K. (2012). Relationship Fundraising: A Donor-Based Approach to the Business of Raising Money. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Cannon, C.M. (2012). An Executive's Guide to Fundraising Operations: Principles, Tools & Trends. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Ciconte, L.B., & Jacob, J. (2012). Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide. Chicago: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Klein, K. (2012). Fundraising for Social Change. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Donors want to be sure there is a purpose for their gift; they want to know their money will be used wisely and will make a difference in the lives of others.
It seems counterintuitive that long letters would make effective appeals, but Clark (as cited in Kluth) recommends long letters as the best means to evoke a response from potential donors. Clark cites research that has demonstrated time and again that long letters are effective. By "long," she means two-sided copy on standard business letterhead paper and up to three or four pages. Such letters provide donors with information on which to make their funding decisions. It is part of ensuring donors that their "hard-earned dollars" will be well spent on a mission that has a clear purpose and is well thought out in terms of implentation.
Sims and ees (2010 caution fundraisers to anticipate campaign results realistically. House, or…...
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Brickmill Agency. (2010). Brickmill direct mail tips. YouTube.com Nov. 10, 2010. Retrieved
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8_52zXk35c
Crouch, L. (2009). Boy Scouts of America: Direct mail fund-raising manual. Boy Scouts of America.
Kluth, B. (n.d.) 18 proven ideas for better direct mail fundraising. www.kluth.org. Retrieved from http://www.kluth.org/fundraising/18IdeasDirectMail.htm
The different types of fundraisers are numerous. Some groups choose to hold auctions or raffles in which they make profits off the sale goods that have been donated. Others choose from many different types of activities such as a walk-a-thon or bowl -a-thon. During these events money is raised by donations from supporters based on how many times, or for how long a specific activity is accomplished (What are the Different Types of Fundraisers, 2009). Tele-a-thons are also very popular ways for some nonprofit organizations to raise money.
Fundraising is not always an easy thing to do but it is a very vital function for all nonprofit organizations. It is so vital because this is the way that these organizations obtain the funds that they need to go about doing what their organization was originally set up to do. These campaigns are usually their only source of income. So in…...
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Fund Development Plan. (2009). Retrieved December 5, 2009, from Florida Philanthropic
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Katz describes as a "very delicate touch" that recognizes the legitimate financial concerns of many contributors to SCC charitable initiatives.
Managerial and Planning Aspects of Fundraising:
Mr. Katz emphasized the importance of identifying the optimal timing for charitable fundraising initiatives to coincide with times of the year when charitable donations are least likely to conflict with other financial demands of anticipated contributors. Similarly, many of the SCC fundraising efforts naturally coincide with Jewish holidays, in particular those with especially prominent altruistic themes and a traditional focus on community service and charity for the less fortunate.
Mr. Katz also referred to the importance of using customer relationship management principles and tools to assist fundraising planning by personalizing outreach initiatives. Specifically, the SCC fundraising department has been using proprietary CM software to keep track of personal facts and family circumstances of donors and other contributing members of the SCC community. Mr. Katz believes that,…...
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Sephardic Community Center Public Website (2009). Retrieved September 23, 2009,
Ticketing
An impressive collection of over 300 guests are expected to attend, including international designers, models, philanthropists, celebrities, buyers, stylists, journalists, executives and socialites. Ticket prices will begin from U.S. $150 for general individual tickets, U.S. $250 for VIP cocktail tables, and U.S. $350 for access to the exclusive VVIP reception with the designers for photographs and meetings. The evening features a full program of fashion festivities and live entertainment along with hors d'oeuvres and open bar with wine and champagne.
Sponsors
The annual Pana Fete raises awareness and creates an opportunity for cultural exchange, building a lasting network of support for the friends of Africa's emerging fashion scene. The event offers its valued sponsors a rare opportunity to align their brand with the unique platform provided by the premier public relations experience in the African fashion industry. For fashion professionals hoping to capture their share of the growing market for African-inspired haute…...
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