Fund for the Treatment of Children Abroad
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The best holiday gift guide: 8 ways to help
Helping others has always been a hallmark of the holiday season. Long before sweater parties, people spent the last months of the year lending a hand to others. And that tradition has endured. In fact, 30% of annual giving happens in December . From saying a few kind words to making food baskets for needy families, there are countless ways to brighten someone's holiday season without investing too much time or money. If you're looking for new wa...
How to quickly raise money to adopt a child
Children are the greatest gift a person can receive throughout his life! And if fate has not been kind enough to ordain you to be a parent, institutions and organizations have found a way to give this right to anyone who has the heart and soul for it. According to statistics from surveys done in 2018, the figure of 430,000 children, works in plus towards foster families. For adopted children, a home and unconditional dedication and love is extre...
8 ways to help a neighbour in need
A survey shows that people do not know their neighbours. However, this is not necessarily the case. Research shows that familiarity and politeness increase life satisfaction - meaning that even a passing nice comment can brighten your day as well as your neighbor's. 8 nice things to do for your neighbour You may not think that when you help others , you help yourself, but it's true. When you do good and are kind, your brain releases happy chemi...
What to do before and after getting a cancer treatment bill
Cancer is devastating in its own right. Add the financial costs to the situation and it's easy to feel helpless. But it's important to remember that there are concrete steps you and your family can take to manage the situation. Here are some great tips from Caitlin Donovan, director of public relations at the National Patient Advocate Foundation , on what to do before and after receiving an offer of cancer treatment. Check out our article on 5...
Your guide to disaster fundraising
In recent years,crowdfunding platforms have become a vital piece of the disaster recovery puzzle for individuals, families, communities and even entire regions recovering from hurricanes, fires, floods and other disasters. This publication walks you through the basics of disaster fundraising. Unite, tune in, and launch your fundraising campaign People recover better from a disaster when they work together. For the greatest impact, unite with o...
4 steps to organise a virtual food collection
Volunteering at a food drive is one of the most popular ways to donate during the holiday season and help those who are less fortunate. Below, learn how to create a successful virtual food drive to raise money for food banks and nonprofits that help the hungry during this critical time. What is a virtual food drive? Unlike a traditional food drive where you collect canned and dried goods to later donate to a food bank, a virtual food drive is e...
Top strategies for small business survival
Do you have a restaurant or coffee shop that serves as your home away from home? A bookstore that might as well have your name emblazoned on the armchair? It's not just you: people like to find a place where they feel good, and stick with it. So when your favorite small business is facing closing its doors, it's time to take action. Check out our small business survival strategies. Why are local businesses so important? As of 2016, over 51% of...
How to create a fundraising hashtag that inspires donations
Sharing your fundraising campaign on social media is key to getting the word out about your cause. One key way to raise awareness and sharing is through the use of a fundraising hashtag. With a unique hashtag, social media users can easily follow your story and donate when it resonates with them. These four tips can help you create a hashtag that will attract others to your cause and increase donations. Four tips for creating a winning hashtag...
5 myths you need to know about crowdfunding
Organizing a charity campaign (crowdfunding) has been around for a long time in different cultures and under different names. In African and Caribbean communities, there are circles for saving money and donations called sou-sou . Temples of worship may start collecting food for victims of an accident. Nowadays, the Internet helps people raise funds for medical care, charities, necessities , training and education, animal rescue , and other cau...
How to write your fundraising story: 12 useful tips
Successful fundraising starts with honest, courageous storytelling - and compelling stories turn passive visitors into active givers and sharers. Does your story prompt people to make donations? Could it be sharper or more compelling? The stronger your story and the more effectively you tell it, the more successful your fundraising will be. Telling an effective story in a fundraising context presents unique challenges. 1. Get inspiration from...
Launching a fundraising campaign? How to ask for donations in 7 easy steps
Most of us have been in a situation where we've had to ask for help. If you've been in that scenario, you can agree that it's a difficult task. People don't want to feel like a burden, and it's easy to experience shame and failure when you think about asking for support. Asking for donations is no different. People often say that the hardest part of crowdfunding is asking for help with money. Asking for donations can be daunting if you've never...