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Hungry for Change? Try a Restaurant Fundraiser
No one likes a tedious, time-consuming fundraiser. But everyone loves digging into some delicious food! Hosting a restaurant fundraiser means your organization can have an awesome night out with friends, family, and supporters, and boost your bank balance with every bite. In this blog post, we’ll… Read More
Bringing Framingham together over the dinner table
Fundraisers can help an organization do more than just raise money–they can be fun and social events that help raise awareness about a cause and help build support. This blog post will tell the tale of how the Framingham Downtown Renaissance held a fun and memorable event that… Read More
Makindu’s meal: fundraising for the children
The impact of eating can travel very far, as far as Kenya, when a story like the Makindu Children’s Program is shared. Makindu is a charitable non-profit organization, who recently held a successful GroupRaise fundraiser. Their work helps positively impact hundreds of orphaned and vulnerable children and their… Read More
My Own GroupRaise Review
If you had asked me to host a fundraiser a year ago I wouldn’t have known where to start. I probably would have gone straight to google in search of a how-to guidebook. This all changed when I joined the fundraising experts at GroupRaise. As much as I… Read More
Reaching 20 RSVP’s For Your Charitable Fundraiser Event
One of the very first steps in planning your fundraiser event, is obtaining the initial 20 RSVP’s. The reason why there must be 20 confirmed attendees before your date and time can be solidified, is because this number ensures that you will have a successful… Read More
How Charities Can Host Successful and Unique Fundraiser Dinners
As a co-founder of GroupRaise and the head of marketing, I have supported hundreds of charities in their fundraising efforts throughout the last five years. I’ve seen swells of charities host successful and unique fundraiser dinners, but I’ve also seen an abundance of… Read More
How I reached my fundraising goal without breaking a sweat
My name is Elena and since 2007, I have been involved with the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of my grandmother. First through the Boston Chapter, then Austin and now the Greater Dallas Chapter. I have participated in walks in all three cities but over the past few years… Read More
Surefire Fundraising Strategies for Charities
At GroupRaise, we have been working with charities for years and understand how challenging it can be to look for more and more ways to fundraise. Here are some fundraising strategies that can be used by the staff or delegated to volunteers and supporters so everyone feels empowered… Read More
501(c)(3) Tax ID: What you need to know when hosting a fundraiser
Often groups have questions regarding their tax IDs, specifically the 501(c)(3) tax status. If you’re unsure about what this tax ID is and how it applies to your group, then this is the post for you! Read More
What happens next? Post-fundraiser experience
Here’s what you can do before hand to ensure everything runs smoothly, and the rundown of what happens after your GroupRaise event. Read More
