Margaret Martin presented on Women's Aid's experience with direct mail fundraising and major gifts. Women's Aid provides services for domestic violence victims in Ireland. While their direct mail campaigns did not meet initial targets, over 7 years they grew their donor base to 1,650 committed donors. An emergency appeal raised €96,000, including major gifts up to €10,000 from author Marian Keyes. Women's Aid will continue direct mail and seeking partnerships like with Avon to raise funds and awareness of domestic violence issues.
Dorothy Dix is a mother of two from Zimbabwe who started a charity called Creating Better Futures to help orphans in Zimbabwe get an education. She benefited greatly from education herself and wants to provide that opportunity to other children. The charity recently helped build new toilets at a school in Africa to improve sanitation and increase attendance. On November 14, the charity will hold its third annual fundraising ball to help support its efforts in providing education to children in Zimbabwe.
The newsletter provides updates from the Home Straight organization, including welcoming a new accounts assistant, Lisa Mulvey. It discusses upcoming events for Dementia Awareness Week and rewards members of the Home Straight team who go above and beyond, including Felicity Agnew for her work with an elderly client. The newsletter also mentions Home Straight's close partnership with The Caring Company to provide coordinated care for shared clients.
Nonprofits in Asheville are increasingly turning to quirky fundraising events like puppy deliveries and cupcake competitions to attract donors and raise money. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue raised $600 from its puppy-gram Valentine's Day fundraiser last year, which also helped find homes for some shelter animals. A cupcake baking competition in Asheville raised nearly $6,000 for cancer research. While unconventional events can attract attention, some nonprofits focus on signature fundraising to avoid distracting from their mission and to ensure staff can focus on services.
This document discusses the positive impact of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program on Andrew, an 8-year-old boy, and his single mother Lisa. Carlos has been Andrew's Big Brother for over a year, providing emotional support and being a role model. Their outings and "heart-to-heart talks" have helped Andrew with issues stemming from his absent father. Lisa says Carlos really cares about her son and has been "a gold mine." The document encourages volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to make a lifelong difference in a child's life.
Unwanted gifts present a dilemma of what to do with them. Some options include hiding them in an "unwanted presents cupboard" until the givers visit, as the author's mother did, then displaying them prominently. Over time, these unwanted gifts from past decades have become nostalgic curiosities. Another option is re-gifting, selling unwanted gifts online, donating to charity, or throwing away. The author sometimes gives inappropriate gifts when in a mood, such as alcohol to a recovering alcoholic, and cites examples of humorously inappropriate gifts from comedians. A post-Christmas survey found many Australians receive unwanted gifts each year, and over half have re-gifted or stored unwanted gifts away
Islington Giving is a campaign launched in September 2010 that aims to raise £3 million over three years to address poverty, youth investment, and isolation in Islington, London. It is a partnership between local charitable trusts that provides grants and recruits volunteers to support projects that tackle deprivation and social issues. Some initiatives include a door-knocking program to connect residents to services, and opening a sports center on Saturdays to provide activities for youth. The campaign seeks to expand its grant programs, increase volunteer and business involvement, and build lasting partnerships to address needs in Islington.
The document is a letter from Covenant House Texas promoting their Special Santa Christmas Gift Giving Program. It asks the reader to consider becoming a Special Santa and purchasing gifts off wish lists to bring joy to at-risk and homeless youth in their care. It provides contact information for corporations, churches/organizations, and individuals to get involved or donate and help provide these youth with their first Christmas presents and a safe place to spend the holiday.
Dorothy Dix is a mother of two from Zimbabwe who started a charity called Creating Better Futures to help orphans in Zimbabwe get an education. She benefited greatly from education herself and wants to provide that opportunity to other children. The charity recently helped build new toilets at a school in Africa to improve sanitation and increase attendance. On November 14, the charity will hold its third annual fundraising ball to help support its efforts in providing education to children in Zimbabwe.
The newsletter provides updates from the Home Straight organization, including welcoming a new accounts assistant, Lisa Mulvey. It discusses upcoming events for Dementia Awareness Week and rewards members of the Home Straight team who go above and beyond, including Felicity Agnew for her work with an elderly client. The newsletter also mentions Home Straight's close partnership with The Caring Company to provide coordinated care for shared clients.
Nonprofits in Asheville are increasingly turning to quirky fundraising events like puppy deliveries and cupcake competitions to attract donors and raise money. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue raised $600 from its puppy-gram Valentine's Day fundraiser last year, which also helped find homes for some shelter animals. A cupcake baking competition in Asheville raised nearly $6,000 for cancer research. While unconventional events can attract attention, some nonprofits focus on signature fundraising to avoid distracting from their mission and to ensure staff can focus on services.
This document discusses the positive impact of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program on Andrew, an 8-year-old boy, and his single mother Lisa. Carlos has been Andrew's Big Brother for over a year, providing emotional support and being a role model. Their outings and "heart-to-heart talks" have helped Andrew with issues stemming from his absent father. Lisa says Carlos really cares about her son and has been "a gold mine." The document encourages volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to make a lifelong difference in a child's life.
Unwanted gifts present a dilemma of what to do with them. Some options include hiding them in an "unwanted presents cupboard" until the givers visit, as the author's mother did, then displaying them prominently. Over time, these unwanted gifts from past decades have become nostalgic curiosities. Another option is re-gifting, selling unwanted gifts online, donating to charity, or throwing away. The author sometimes gives inappropriate gifts when in a mood, such as alcohol to a recovering alcoholic, and cites examples of humorously inappropriate gifts from comedians. A post-Christmas survey found many Australians receive unwanted gifts each year, and over half have re-gifted or stored unwanted gifts away
Islington Giving is a campaign launched in September 2010 that aims to raise £3 million over three years to address poverty, youth investment, and isolation in Islington, London. It is a partnership between local charitable trusts that provides grants and recruits volunteers to support projects that tackle deprivation and social issues. Some initiatives include a door-knocking program to connect residents to services, and opening a sports center on Saturdays to provide activities for youth. The campaign seeks to expand its grant programs, increase volunteer and business involvement, and build lasting partnerships to address needs in Islington.
The document is a letter from Covenant House Texas promoting their Special Santa Christmas Gift Giving Program. It asks the reader to consider becoming a Special Santa and purchasing gifts off wish lists to bring joy to at-risk and homeless youth in their care. It provides contact information for corporations, churches/organizations, and individuals to get involved or donate and help provide these youth with their first Christmas presents and a safe place to spend the holiday.
Our Winter 2014 edition featuring articles on Priceless, the neighbourhood chicken; new and improved Ecole Quadra School; remembering HUFFS member Rodney; the latest updates from our neighbourhood and more!
Penn Valley Church Announcements 11 19-17 a for webPennValleyChurch
This document contains announcements for an upcoming church and school including:
- Dinner and classes being held on Wednesday nights
- Thanksgiving for a food drive donation
- An ongoing Bible prophecy series on Sundays
- An opportunity to volunteer for hurricane relief in Houston
- Enrollment information for Grace Christian School
- Fundraising opportunities through gift card purchases and box top collections
- Upcoming photo sessions and blood drives
- Requests for volunteers in the nursery and as mentors
- Information on the church directory
- A fellowship breakfast and worship service on certain Sundays
- A request to pray for those serving around the world.
The heavy rains caused flooding that blocked exits from the farm, but volunteers had a fun adventure checking damages and remained in good spirits. Poncho the baby bush baby is growing up fast and learning to jump from trees. Daktari received a donation of $30,000 after winning a Ford competition with three volunteer-made videos that were chosen.
The Brandon Hills Fireflies, a local women's group formed in 1969 to provide fellowship and community service, host an annual beef BBQ that engages over 450 people and raises funds for local charities including the Brandon Area Community Foundation. With declining rural populations, the group of 12 members continues their important work of keeping community members connected through activities and special events while also supporting organizations through their donations. The Brandon Hills Fireflies exemplify community spirit through fulfilling a need for connection in their area and giving back to the local community.
A young woman named Caitriona celebrated her 18th birthday a bit too hard and ended up too drunk to remember her name. Through clues from others in the club, her name was deduced as Caitriona. She then borrowed a phone to drunkenly text her mother for a ride home, sending a garbled message. Her mother could not find her in the crowded street and called Caitriona's father for help identifying what Caitriona was wearing from photos, allowing her mother to finally locate her daughter. Caitriona was reminded of the dangers of drinking too much.
Food Dudes and Leeds Rhinos evening post pageLauren Foster
The document summarizes various initiatives of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation to promote health, leadership, and community support. It discusses the Foundation looking to hire a health improvement officer. It also describes Leeds Rhinos stars volunteering to become mentors for children in foster care, and injured war hero Sean Donlan signing up as a volunteer with the Foundation to help in their community work. Finally, it mentions the Foundation partnering with a healthy eating program called Food Dudes to launch a nutrition competition in four local primary schools.
This document lists donations from various foundations to organizations focused on helping the homeless and increasing equal opportunity and access in San Antonio, Texas. It provides the names and titles of representatives from 14 different foundations, along with the organizations' addresses and contact information. Each entry also includes the donation amount and designated usage area, such as homeless centers and services, employment assistance, or providing monthly bus passes to help people access job interviews. Total donations amounted to over $1 million.
MCSPCA Newsletter Fall 2018 (Interactive)TinaWagner11
Medina County SPCA Newsletter for Fall of 2018—check out what is happening at the Medina County SPCA this fall. We have the 2018 Paws for the Cause 5K, Stutt Your Putts for Pets Gold Outing and more!
Charitable Children? Get Them Involved With These Organizations!Nick Bidic
Nick Bidic, co-founder of his charity St. Johns House, believes that we should all lend a helping hand when we can. He has instilled his generous nature within his own children, and hopes families can help get their kids involved in giving back by highlighting some amazing non-profits.
Benevolent is running a fundraising campaign in June called #2forTuesday where donations made on Tuesdays will be matched 100%, effectively doubling the impact of each gift. The organization helps people in need by funding requests for things like equipment to work more efficiently or school supplies. Donations have already helped over 4,000 people. The campaign aims to empower both donors and individuals seeking assistance.
This document discusses in memory donations and how charities respond to donors who make donations in memory of a loved one. It finds that Irish charities provide a slower response and less personalized response to in memory donors compared to charities in other countries like New Zealand and Canada. It also finds that Irish charities are less likely to follow up with in memory donors after the initial thank you. The document provides examples of poor responses from some charities and suggests charities could improve by collecting better donor data, listening to donors, providing more human and personalized responses, and giving donors more control over how their donation and the deceased are recognized.
- Chico the python was found sleeping in the office on a cold night. Michele suspected Chico was pregnant but others thought she was mistaken.
- Four orphaned warthog piglets named Carlos, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha were taken in but unfortunately Carlos passed away. The others are growing stronger each day.
- Nina the bushbaby was rescued and is now learning to survive on her own in the bush at night but still sleeps with Chico during the day.
This document is a newsletter from the Women in Business (WIB) organization in Cache Valley. It thanks donors and volunteers for a successful scholarship auction that raised over $2,000 for scholarships. It highlights an upcoming luncheon speaker on the Affordable Care Act and encourages members to continue inviting guests. It also features a WIB member, provides information on disaster restoration services from a sponsor, and includes a template letter to thank auction donors.
The newsletter provides updates on the work of the British Red Cross volunteers and staff in parts of England. It summarizes their experiences at the recent British Red Cross National Assembly, where around 45 delegates from the region joined 900 others. Key speakers discussed the important role of the Red Cross in addressing the needs of communities and helping people in crisis. The newsletter highlights the impact of the Red Cross's services, such as helping asylum seekers and vulnerable elderly people regain independence and dignity.
How You Can Help Charity - Fundraising Ideas for EveryoneLaura Rollason
This document provides information about Edward's Trust, a charity that supports families bereaved by the death of a child. It discusses the services Edward's Trust provides, including counseling, support groups, and respite care. It then provides many ideas for fundraising events and activities that individuals, schools, businesses and other organizations can do to support Edward's Trust, including sponsored challenges, competitions, sales of merchandise, and payroll giving. The goal is to raise awareness of the charity and funds to support its services for grieving families.
The document provides tips for businesses to prepare for the holidays and new year, including contacting clients and staff to express appreciation, decluttering the office by donating unused items to charity, recognizing staff achievements, nominating a green initiative for the coming year, buying a present for the business, paying bills early, doing charitable work, inviting children to visit the workplace, meeting local business neighbors, delegating tasks, maintaining exercise routines, and considering hiring a business coach.
Sandy and Susan Kelly-Taylor have been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters for many years through fundraising events at Mercy Medical Center where they worked. Sandy retired and volunteered there, and they enjoyed participating in fundraising like Bowl For Kids' Sake. Sandy wanted to do something with children in retirement and she and Susan attended an event that prompted them to become donors and for Sandy to become a Big Sister matched with Kalynn. Over their six years together, Sandy has provided undivided attention and support to Kalynn and helped teach her social skills.
The Jingle Bell Charity Ball is an annual holiday event organized by Carol Jean Cieraszynski in memory of her late son that has been bringing Christmas cheer to local families in need for 15 years. The event, which attracts 400-475 people each year, raises $10,000-$15,000 and collects many toys and items of clothing through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions and donations. The proceeds and gifts are distributed to about 570 children through a partner organization. Since starting in 2001, the event has helped around 25,000 children in the community.
Your old electronics can provide at-risk elderly dogs access to critical resources. Donate electronics to support a good cause. Simply place your stuff in a box and ship them to us. All the electronics should be in working order.
The document provides annual statistics from 2009 for Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline and Support Services. It reports that in 2009, the helpline answered 10,076 calls and received 14,613 disclosures of abuse. The Support Services Team provided 452 calls for telephone support and advocacy and made 134 one-to-one support visits and court accompaniments.
Our Winter 2014 edition featuring articles on Priceless, the neighbourhood chicken; new and improved Ecole Quadra School; remembering HUFFS member Rodney; the latest updates from our neighbourhood and more!
Penn Valley Church Announcements 11 19-17 a for webPennValleyChurch
This document contains announcements for an upcoming church and school including:
- Dinner and classes being held on Wednesday nights
- Thanksgiving for a food drive donation
- An ongoing Bible prophecy series on Sundays
- An opportunity to volunteer for hurricane relief in Houston
- Enrollment information for Grace Christian School
- Fundraising opportunities through gift card purchases and box top collections
- Upcoming photo sessions and blood drives
- Requests for volunteers in the nursery and as mentors
- Information on the church directory
- A fellowship breakfast and worship service on certain Sundays
- A request to pray for those serving around the world.
The heavy rains caused flooding that blocked exits from the farm, but volunteers had a fun adventure checking damages and remained in good spirits. Poncho the baby bush baby is growing up fast and learning to jump from trees. Daktari received a donation of $30,000 after winning a Ford competition with three volunteer-made videos that were chosen.
The Brandon Hills Fireflies, a local women's group formed in 1969 to provide fellowship and community service, host an annual beef BBQ that engages over 450 people and raises funds for local charities including the Brandon Area Community Foundation. With declining rural populations, the group of 12 members continues their important work of keeping community members connected through activities and special events while also supporting organizations through their donations. The Brandon Hills Fireflies exemplify community spirit through fulfilling a need for connection in their area and giving back to the local community.
A young woman named Caitriona celebrated her 18th birthday a bit too hard and ended up too drunk to remember her name. Through clues from others in the club, her name was deduced as Caitriona. She then borrowed a phone to drunkenly text her mother for a ride home, sending a garbled message. Her mother could not find her in the crowded street and called Caitriona's father for help identifying what Caitriona was wearing from photos, allowing her mother to finally locate her daughter. Caitriona was reminded of the dangers of drinking too much.
Food Dudes and Leeds Rhinos evening post pageLauren Foster
The document summarizes various initiatives of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation to promote health, leadership, and community support. It discusses the Foundation looking to hire a health improvement officer. It also describes Leeds Rhinos stars volunteering to become mentors for children in foster care, and injured war hero Sean Donlan signing up as a volunteer with the Foundation to help in their community work. Finally, it mentions the Foundation partnering with a healthy eating program called Food Dudes to launch a nutrition competition in four local primary schools.
This document lists donations from various foundations to organizations focused on helping the homeless and increasing equal opportunity and access in San Antonio, Texas. It provides the names and titles of representatives from 14 different foundations, along with the organizations' addresses and contact information. Each entry also includes the donation amount and designated usage area, such as homeless centers and services, employment assistance, or providing monthly bus passes to help people access job interviews. Total donations amounted to over $1 million.
MCSPCA Newsletter Fall 2018 (Interactive)TinaWagner11
Medina County SPCA Newsletter for Fall of 2018—check out what is happening at the Medina County SPCA this fall. We have the 2018 Paws for the Cause 5K, Stutt Your Putts for Pets Gold Outing and more!
Charitable Children? Get Them Involved With These Organizations!Nick Bidic
Nick Bidic, co-founder of his charity St. Johns House, believes that we should all lend a helping hand when we can. He has instilled his generous nature within his own children, and hopes families can help get their kids involved in giving back by highlighting some amazing non-profits.
Benevolent is running a fundraising campaign in June called #2forTuesday where donations made on Tuesdays will be matched 100%, effectively doubling the impact of each gift. The organization helps people in need by funding requests for things like equipment to work more efficiently or school supplies. Donations have already helped over 4,000 people. The campaign aims to empower both donors and individuals seeking assistance.
This document discusses in memory donations and how charities respond to donors who make donations in memory of a loved one. It finds that Irish charities provide a slower response and less personalized response to in memory donors compared to charities in other countries like New Zealand and Canada. It also finds that Irish charities are less likely to follow up with in memory donors after the initial thank you. The document provides examples of poor responses from some charities and suggests charities could improve by collecting better donor data, listening to donors, providing more human and personalized responses, and giving donors more control over how their donation and the deceased are recognized.
- Chico the python was found sleeping in the office on a cold night. Michele suspected Chico was pregnant but others thought she was mistaken.
- Four orphaned warthog piglets named Carlos, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha were taken in but unfortunately Carlos passed away. The others are growing stronger each day.
- Nina the bushbaby was rescued and is now learning to survive on her own in the bush at night but still sleeps with Chico during the day.
This document is a newsletter from the Women in Business (WIB) organization in Cache Valley. It thanks donors and volunteers for a successful scholarship auction that raised over $2,000 for scholarships. It highlights an upcoming luncheon speaker on the Affordable Care Act and encourages members to continue inviting guests. It also features a WIB member, provides information on disaster restoration services from a sponsor, and includes a template letter to thank auction donors.
The newsletter provides updates on the work of the British Red Cross volunteers and staff in parts of England. It summarizes their experiences at the recent British Red Cross National Assembly, where around 45 delegates from the region joined 900 others. Key speakers discussed the important role of the Red Cross in addressing the needs of communities and helping people in crisis. The newsletter highlights the impact of the Red Cross's services, such as helping asylum seekers and vulnerable elderly people regain independence and dignity.
How You Can Help Charity - Fundraising Ideas for EveryoneLaura Rollason
This document provides information about Edward's Trust, a charity that supports families bereaved by the death of a child. It discusses the services Edward's Trust provides, including counseling, support groups, and respite care. It then provides many ideas for fundraising events and activities that individuals, schools, businesses and other organizations can do to support Edward's Trust, including sponsored challenges, competitions, sales of merchandise, and payroll giving. The goal is to raise awareness of the charity and funds to support its services for grieving families.
The document provides tips for businesses to prepare for the holidays and new year, including contacting clients and staff to express appreciation, decluttering the office by donating unused items to charity, recognizing staff achievements, nominating a green initiative for the coming year, buying a present for the business, paying bills early, doing charitable work, inviting children to visit the workplace, meeting local business neighbors, delegating tasks, maintaining exercise routines, and considering hiring a business coach.
Sandy and Susan Kelly-Taylor have been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters for many years through fundraising events at Mercy Medical Center where they worked. Sandy retired and volunteered there, and they enjoyed participating in fundraising like Bowl For Kids' Sake. Sandy wanted to do something with children in retirement and she and Susan attended an event that prompted them to become donors and for Sandy to become a Big Sister matched with Kalynn. Over their six years together, Sandy has provided undivided attention and support to Kalynn and helped teach her social skills.
The Jingle Bell Charity Ball is an annual holiday event organized by Carol Jean Cieraszynski in memory of her late son that has been bringing Christmas cheer to local families in need for 15 years. The event, which attracts 400-475 people each year, raises $10,000-$15,000 and collects many toys and items of clothing through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions and donations. The proceeds and gifts are distributed to about 570 children through a partner organization. Since starting in 2001, the event has helped around 25,000 children in the community.
Your old electronics can provide at-risk elderly dogs access to critical resources. Donate electronics to support a good cause. Simply place your stuff in a box and ship them to us. All the electronics should be in working order.
The document provides annual statistics from 2009 for Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline and Support Services. It reports that in 2009, the helpline answered 10,076 calls and received 14,613 disclosures of abuse. The Support Services Team provided 452 calls for telephone support and advocacy and made 134 one-to-one support visits and court accompaniments.
The Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline and Support Services Statistics 2008 presented by Sarah Benson, Helpline Manager at the launch of the report in Dublin, Wednesday 16th September 2009.
Lavc Health 12 First Aid Muscles Bones Joints Injuries Spring 2007Patty Melody
This document provides information on muscles, bones and joint injuries. It begins with an introduction to back injuries in the US, noting that 4 out of 5 adults experience back pain and it is a leading cause of workplace injuries. It then covers back anatomy, risk factors, types of injuries like fractures and strains, treatment methods like RICE and splinting, and prevention through exercise and posture. The document aims to educate on common back issues through its overview of back health, injuries, and care.
The skeleton has 206 bones divided into three parts: the skull, torso, and limbs. It supports the body and protects internal organs. Bones connect at joints like the elbows, knees, shoulders, wrists, and ankles. There are 600 muscles in the body divided into voluntary muscles that can be controlled and involuntary muscles that move automatically. Muscles relax and contract.
On October 3rd, Emma and Joy from The Butterfly Trust appeared on Blue Peter to highlight the befriending services offered to those with cystic fibrosis. Joy was surprised with a visit from presenter Barney during filming at Edinburgh Zoo. The segment helped promote the work of The Butterfly Trust.
Emma volunteers as a befriender for The Butterfly Trust, which provides support services to those with cystic fibrosis in Scotland. Demand for their services has increased 24% in the last year. They are preparing for upcoming welfare reforms by training support workers and recruiting more volunteers.
The Butterfly Trust offers a wide range of free and confidential support services to people living with cystic fibrosis in Scotland
Willow is a UK charity that fulfills Special Days for seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40. A Special Day provides an uplifting experience through activities like trips with family. Kirsten, undergoing breast cancer treatment, had a Special Day with Willow to spend quality time with her young family. Approximately 14,000 young adults are diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses each year, and Willow is the only UK charity serving this age group across all conditions. The charity was founded in memory of Anna Wilson and has funded over 11,500 Special Days with support from corporate partners.
Independent Age is a UK charity that focuses on supporting older people, especially those in greatest need. Their mission is to help older people stay independent and live with dignity, choice, and control. They provide impartial information and advice on issues like money, care, and health to over 1 million people annually. They also offer regular social contact services like telephone book clubs and befriending to combat loneliness among older adults. Additionally, they conduct research-based campaigns on issues affecting older people and aim to create a society where people can age with independence and aspire to live the lives they want.
Direct mail case studies from the fundraising sector in IrelandPost Media
This document provides summaries of 9 direct mail case studies from various non-profit organizations in Ireland. Each case study outlines the organization, campaign details, target audience, strategy, and results. Key highlights include Women's Aid increasing donor acquisition through an impactful envelope design telling a story of domestic abuse, and Barnardos successfully engaging children to fundraise through an interactive direct mail piece about a toddler walking event.
1. The document summarizes a holiday lunch event held by Beauty Industry West on December 9th, 2008 that thanked various board members and sponsors.
2. A speaker named Nina Curtis from Curtis Communications spoke about wellness.
3. Several families from Haven House, a domestic violence shelter, were adopted by different beauty industry organizations who donated items.
4. Various beauty and personal care product companies donated raffle baskets and goods to benefit the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising scholarship program and Para Los Niños, an organization serving impoverished children.
BIW Spirit Of Giving Holiday Event 2008Linda Bertaut
1. The document summarizes a holiday lunch event held by Beauty Industry West on December 9th, 2008 that thanked various board members and sponsors.
2. A speaker, Nina Curtis from Curtis Communications, discussed wellness coaching.
3. Several families from Haven House, a domestic violence shelter, were adopted by different beauty industry organizations who donated items. Funds and goods were also collected for Para Los Niños, a nonprofit serving children.
4. Upcoming BIW events in January 2009 were announced, including a luncheon with a speaker on natural fragrances and a mega beauty mixer networking event.
The newsletter summarizes recent events at Daktari Wildlife Orphanage. They built a new house for pigs with help from a sponsor. Sadly, a serval named Jessica was killed by a honey badger and a bush baby named Niña passed away. They had a successful street party fundraiser. Brigitte Bardot Foundation donated funds to build a new mongoose camp. They are still seeking sponsors for some animals. Work started on a new dormitory for children thanks to a donation.
Stick 'n' Step is a nationally recognised charity based in Merseyside that was formed in 2002 by parents of children with cerebral palsy. It provides free specialist conductive education and support services to children with cerebral palsy and their families across the North West of England and North Wales. The charity has been successful in fundraising through various community events and has expanded its services with a new pilot project in Cheshire.
Make someone's day and choose gifts with a value, not just a price. Transform Europe Now is a Christian charity that supports those in greatest need across Eastern Europe.
March 2023 Report for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps people in the Dominican Republic in 5 different areas: Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment! We appreciate all of our supports. This is a summary of our activities during March 2023
The document is a report from Leeds Community Foundation that discusses its work and impact. It summarizes that the Foundation fulfills a vital role in Leeds by connecting successful individuals who want to give back with community projects in need of support. It provides overviews of the Foundation's grantmaking, focus areas like children, the elderly, and disadvantaged communities, as well as its fundraising efforts and donors.
YWAM Medellin Children's Ministry - Dec 2018 NewsYwam Medellin
Through its outreaches this year, the organization provided medical care and other assistance to over 2,000 people in two Colombian states. It celebrated the 15th birthday of Miryaenith, a young woman who came to the ministry after her parents were killed by insurgents when she was an infant. The organization also saw one of its youth, Kevin Valencia Waitoto, chosen as one of the best flautists in Medellin. Additionally, two children from the organization had the opportunity to visit sponsors in Sweden and share their testimonies. The organization is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
In this issue we have a great variety of features, photos, health information, and benefits advice. We’re also asking you to send us your nominations for this year’s Shine awards, and there are tips on how to get involved in the second Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Week this October.
The document is the 2019 annual progress report of One Child Foundation, a charity dedicated to relieving childhood hunger and providing education to destitute children in Sri Lanka. The summary provides:
1) One Child Foundation aims to relieve childhood hunger among needy children in Sri Lanka by providing nutritional meals and supporting farms/livestock. It also funds the education of over 300 children.
2) The foundation was started in 2010 by friends and family to help orphaned and destitute children. It has since grown through corporate support, donations, and fundraising events.
3) The report highlights the foundation's work in 2018-2019, including supporting educational achievements of sponsored children and thanking donors and supporters for their contributions
The Devon Community Foundation annual review document summarizes their activities and impact in 2015. It states that they received 453 funding requests totaling over £2.4 million, but were only able to fund £504,528 due to limited available funds. They helped over 53,000 people through the hundreds of voluntary groups they supported. The Foundation aims to distribute a minimum of £1 million each year to continue to address local needs and wants to attract more donors to help achieve this.
F5 Foster Care - How many foster homes are needed?F5 Foster Care
The recruitment of Fosters Carers is a priority for all Foster Service providers at the moment. Too many children are left without the right placements due to shortages in new carers being assessed and trained.
This document provides an overview of the activities and impact of Alice House over the past year. Key points include:
- Alice House provided housing and counselling services to over 150 women and children fleeing domestic violence. They also expanded counselling services and outreach.
- Capital repairs, fundraising events, and presentations helped raise awareness about domestic violence and supported Alice House's services.
- New staff members were welcomed and the organization changed its name to Alice House.
- The Executive Director and Board of Directors express gratitude for the community support that allows Alice House to provide critical services to women and children in need.
MercyCare provided services to thousands of Western Australians in 2022 across aged care, disability, family and community support, and early learning. Highlights included commencing construction of a new aged care home, opening a Rockingham hub, and supporting over 500 young people through mental wellness programs. Staff demonstrated resilience during COVID-19 challenges to continue delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
Wipe Your Tears Charity provides support to children facing difficult times through fundraising events and donations. The newsletter updates that Kai's surgery was successful and he is now able to walk unaided with continued support. It encourages fundraising ideas and volunteer opportunities, and thanks supporters who have helped fund cuddle bags and other initiatives to help children.
The document discusses ways that corporate groups can support the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity through fundraising activities. It provides examples of how Marks & Spencer and The Share Centre in Aylesbury raised money for the charity. It encourages businesses to get involved through employee fundraising events, volunteering at events, regular donations, payroll giving, and more. Supporting the charity provides benefits to businesses like tax relief opportunities, advertising, and promoting team building and skills for employees.
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Margaret Martin Presentation To Fundraising Ireland Seminar, 20.10.09
1. Margaret Martin, Presentation to the Fundraising Ireland seminar ‘Major Gifts in a Major
Recession’, Four Seasons Hotel, Tuesday 20th October 2009.
Background to Women’s Aid
Women's Aid is a national voluntary organisation which has been working to address the issue of do-
mestic violence in Ireland for more than 30 years. We provide direct services to women experiencing
domestic violence through our National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900 and our court accompani-
ment and one to one support service.
Our income is in the region of €1.5 - 2m and we have a staff of about 35, the majority of whom are
part-time
Women’s Aid Experience of Direct Mail & Major Gifts
I’ve been asked here today to speak honestly about the experience of Women’s Aid and to share
what we’ve learned about Major Gifts in the current climate. Before I talk about major gifts I want to
tell you a little about our direct mail campaign as we planned to use it to prepare the ground for a
major gift campaign. A database of supporters is the primary source material for major gifts, some
whom may become a major benefactor of WOMEN’S AID in the future. Direct mail is a key tool in
helping to identify supporters and warm people up for a future approach.
We began a direct mail campaign in 1997 to build a strong income stream for WOMEN’S AID. How-
ever, due to financial crisis we discontinued it 18 months later. In retrospect this was a major mis-
take. When we began again, 6 years later in 2002 a lot more charities had become involved in direct
mail and we had lost any lead we had.
Looking back to 2002 I realise just how we optimistic we were. Our 300K target pyramid, ranged
from 10 major donations of €5K at the top; down to monthly direct debits of €5 per month. We were
aiming to build a donor base of 4000 people but at that time, what we had was a raw list of 800 peo-
ple the majority of whom were lapsed donors and from whom we had only received a total of 43 do-
nations in 2002.
However, we stuck with it and over the next 7 years we did an annual Christmas appeal a sample of
which we can see here. Our direct debit ask moved from €5 per month in 2002 to €21 per month in
2007. These appeals tended to centre on a woman’s experience of domestic violence and how
Women’s Aid helped her. They were directed at both warm and cold donors as we were trying to
build our donor base. We had learned from our original direct mail campaign that in relation to cold
lists that the highest response rates came from young professional women in Dublin and this helped
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2. in identifying appropriate cold lists. We have been working with Damian and his team at Ask Direct
since 2006 and find them very helpful with a good understanding of the issue of domestic violence
and of the challenges we face.
However, we have yet to break that 300K ceiling. We consistently underperformed all our targets –
our income has never reached the 100K mark even now 7 years later. And; this was all through the
boom time years of the Celtic Tiger.
So lesson one is: don’t be overly optimistic, be as realistic as you can and bear in mind you may need
a long lead in time. Domestic violence is a slow burner, it’s hidden and often shrouded in secrecy and
so it takes time for people to move from cold to warm. Also it doesn’t have an obvious catchment
group like a school or a hospital. BUT despite this we have made progress - we have grown our do-
nor base from the raw list of 800 in 2002 to strong list of 1650 who we recently found are a loyal and
committed group. We believe that our direct mail strategy is worth the investment.
Lesson two is never shy away from maximizing what you DO have. For example, earlier this year
Women’s Aid faced a serious financial crisis and turned to our warm donors for an urgent appeal.
This was the first time we ever did an emergency appeal. Our target income was €65K– not a huge
amount of money but money that would make a huge difference to us. To our very great surprise
the results surpassed our expectations and we reached a staggering 96% of our target figure. For
this appeal we only contacted our warm donors with a direct ask of 200 euro. We also sent a special
direct appeal to those donors who could make a more significant contribution. As we were communi-
cating directly with our warm donors there was less need to build understanding of the issues and we
focused more on the necessity of funding for the Helpline.
As a result of this appeal, we found a top group of 7 that between them donated just over 20K – one
of these donated 10K and I’ll talk about her in a moment. We also received one donation of 5K and
the other 5 donors give in and around 1K each – these 5 are an interesting group as only one had
given us anything as large as this before. And while the majority of donors gave from €5-50 there
was still an overall rise in the average donation. And its interesting that it took the recession and a
financial crisis to reach a major gift of €10K.
This donation came from Marian Keyes. Marian, as well as being a famous Irish author, is a generous
woman who supports a range of charities and from our point of view, most importantly she has also
shown a particular interest in domestic violence.
Marian’s Book ‘This Charming Man’ was published in 2008 and in writing this book Marian spoke to
many women who had experienced abuse and also came across to meet us in Women’s Aid. There is
considerable overlap between what Marian and ourselves want which is to build greater understand-
ing and support for women who experience DV. Our relationship began in May 2006 when she was
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3. invited to write an editorial for a book of short stories from Irish women writers published by Poolbeg
who were donating the royalties to Women’s Aid.
So I have to confess that while we’re still finding our feet in relation to major gifts, with 10K being a
rare and wonderful gift, our pool of donors has grown and has demonstrated a commitment to our
work.
Before finishing I want to emphasis the strong links between communications and donor recruitment.
Women’s Aid has a strong focus on keeping domestic violence on the agenda and apropos of some
research on what is happening in other countries, our excellent communications officer, Christina
Sherlock, came across media coverage in the US on the Avon ‘Speak Out against Domestic Violence’
campaign which has Reese Witherspoon as their global ambassador. Last summer Christina sent an
e-mail via the Avon website to find if they would be interested in doing something in Ireland and 6
months later they contacted us. This has proved a fruitful connection.
In March of this year we launched our partnership with Avon an Irish ‘Speak out against Domestic
Violence’ campaign which aimed to raise funds for Women’s Aid through the sale of the Avon Empow-
erment Necklace to Avon’s 1.5 million Irish customers, who importantly, are mostly women. We also
had a special showing of ‘Legally Blonde’ featuring Reese in the Light House Cinema. The fundraising
element of the Avon and Women’s Aid Campaign led to a donation of around €11.5K this year and we
hope to make the campaign even bigger and better in 2010 and beyond. Another benefit of our rela-
tionship is that we can get our message and our helpline number out to such a large group of Irish
women, who either need our support or know someone who does.
So to conclude, Women’s Aid will continue with our direct mail strategy in the hope that one day we
will reap significant rewards. We will continue to seek out new opportunities that could potentially
lead to major gifts and donations and continue to make the most of our loyal and supportive donors.
Only yesterday we received an anonymous gift from a trust for €5K. You just never know until you
ask!!!
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