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Groups such as the United Way, as well as groups such as the Scouts, hospitals, and most universities are non-profit groups. What is the competition? This is information that grant applications will request and donors will also want to have this information before deciding whether to give money to your cause. There are a few basic ways to do some research. The more people you appeal to for money, the more yes responses you are likely to get. For inspiration, try looking at the Guinness World Book of records and other similar reference works for activities that could be converted into a marathon.
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If this describes you, then you need to become a part of your community so that donors in your area will become aware of your group. Most groups will need to rely on a number of efforts and money sources just to survive. You may want to emphasize how donor money will be used to a make a real difference in peoples lives, for example, and you will want to explain to your donors and contributors how their help of your non-profit is a contribution that the donors are making to society. This type of fundraising is often effective for a shorter-term project rather than for regular funds.
Thank-you notes
Few non-profits send tank-you notes to their donors, citing high costs. This is truly a shame. Thank you notes can make anyone feel appreciated, especially if they are handwritten. It does not cost much to have notes printed and then to take the time to sign each note. Donors will remember your non-profit with a smile.
If you want future fundraising to be effective, and if you can at all afford it, do send thank you notes. Even if this is not possible, do find some other way of thanking those who support you. At the very least, send handwritten thank you notes to the groups and companies who support you (and to your volunteers!) and find some other way to thank the many individual donors who help you fundraise.
Thank you is a word you need to say often while fundraising. You need to remind others that their efforts are a valuable gift and one that is well appreciated by your non-profit. When thanking donors and supporters, be sure to note your non-profit groups name and purpose and offer a reminder of what programs or facilities generous support will be able to ensure. This will help make those people you are thinking rightfully proud of what they have contributed.