or you may be able to stick in those procrastinators' minds when the holiday season rolls around. For our special "Holiday in July" issue, check out our five tips for kicking off your holiday fundraising: First things first: Make sure your organization can accept online donations. Here 's a list of a few.) Your call!) MORE >>

Thank you cards, letters of appreciation and holiday cards – all are a common method of communication and connection with donors. It’s such a simple thing – a holiday card or thank you note – but it’s something that many nonprofits screw up and get dead wrong. She said they were “personalized.” It’s not true. Wrong ! MORE >>

Email: First Name: Last Name: 13 Secrets of Holiday Fundraising Online Print this Article By Katya Andresen: Nov 26, 2007 Average: 3.4 People are more inclined to give if the cause is local or if they know the person asking for help. This holiday, ask some of your biggest supporters to invite their friends and family to support you. MORE >>

  The study, which was commissioned by World Vision , found that less than 40% of Americans expect to give a charitable donation as a holiday gift this year, compared with nearly 50% last year. But you still have time to reach out to your most valuable donors with an incremental request for a holiday or year-end contribution this year. MORE >>

My sister Susan and I grew up with an extra family member who always had dinner with us, went on holidays with us and frequently competed for our parent's attention. Or do you build the reputation based on  your personal brand ? You can go personal branding route or not. We called it "The Business."  . Extra fun part. That's it. MORE >>