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	<title>Fundraising Ideas</title>
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	<description>Inspirational Fundraising Ideas For Your Organization.</description>
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		<title>14 New Sample Fundraising Letters</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 21:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you organising or participating in a fundraising event in the near future? Wondering how to write a winning fundraising letter? There’s no reason to feel stressed out about creating an effective fundraising letter. Visit the new Red Hot Fundraising Ideas sample fundraising letters section, where you’ll find an extensive selection of documents that you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fundraising Letter Format Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re planning to conduct a direct mail fundraiser, it&#8217;s important to draft a well-written, attention getting letter that will motivate recipients to give to your charity. As most fundraising professionals and volunteers realise, the content of fundraising letters if very important. However, many fundraisers lose sight of the fact the way the letter looks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Tips for Building an Effective Fundraising Prospect List</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/sample-letters/60/3-tips-for-building-an-effective-fundraising-prospect-list/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:31:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter how well written your fundraising letters are, you won&#8217;t raise any money if they don&#8217;t end up in the hands of the right people. In order to enjoy a successful mail fundraising campaign, you have to have a good mailing list. It needs to be current, and include people who are likely to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Tips for Effective Fundraising Thank You Letters</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/sample-letters/59/3-tips-for-effective-fundraising-thank-you-letters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t overlook the importance of sending thank you letters out to the generous donors and volunteers. Whether you reach your fundraising goal or not, it&#8217;s vital to take the time to say thank you to those who gave of their time and/or money to help your charity raise the money it needs to operate and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effective Envelope Tips for Fundraising Letters</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you send out fundraising letters, you have to keep in mind that you need to find a way to make your letter reach out and grab the attention of the people who receive it. Because people get so much junk mail these days, they often skim quickly through their mail and toss out everything [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips for Writing Effective Fundraising Letters</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/sample-letters/57/5-tips-for-writing-effective-fundraising-letters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you getting ready to launch a fundraising campaign? One of the most important tools for any fundraiser is a well-written, appealing fundraising letter. Crafting a fundraising letter that works doesn&#8217;t have to be difficult. Follow these tips for writing effective fundraising letters, and you&#8217;ll have the perfect document to launch your program in no [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful Fundraising Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things that many volunteers and fundraising professionals often overlook is the fact that they aren&#8217;t alone in their efforts to raise money for a worthy cause. There are a number of excellent books designed to provide individuals with assistance and guidance to help improve their fundraising efforts. Whether you need to learn [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Motivate Volunteers for Maximum Fundraising Benefit</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/55/motivate-volunteers-for-maximum-fundraising-benefit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The success of your group&#8217;s next fundraising program is largely dependent on how motivated your volunteers are in the beginning of the campaign, and how much their motivation is sustained throughout your fundraising efforts. If you&#8217;re in charge of a charity fundraiser, you have to take on the role of being the sales manager.
That&#8217;s really [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raise Money With Energy Savings</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising-ideas/54/raise-money-with-energy-savings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a new way for your nonprofit group to raise money? Why not choose a fundraiser that helps your group&#8217;s supporters while helping raise a significant amount of money for the organization. People will thank you when they participate in your Ambit Energy Services fundraiser.
Your group will simply help its supporters switch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plan a Successful Golf Tournament Fundraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising-ideas/53/plan-a-successful-golf-tournament-fundraiser/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:35:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a signature fundraising event for your charity? Many organizations have enjoyed great success by holding annual golf tournament events. Golf tournaments can be excellent ways to raise money, and they are also an excellent tool  for cultivating  loyal donors and supporters, as well as for generating significant media attention.
To organize a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raise Money With Take Out Meal Fundraisers</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising-ideas/52/raise-money-with-take-out-meal-fundraisers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The key to launching a successful fundraiser is to select something to sell that people actually want to purchases. Ideally, the item you choose will be something that people have to buy anyway, so there is already room for it in their household budget. That&#8217;s why meal fundraisers can be so effective for all types [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review – Effective Fundraising For Nonprofits</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/51/book-review-%e2%80%93-effective-fundraising-for-nonprofits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/51/book-review-%e2%80%93-effective-fundraising-for-nonprofits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re in the process of launching a new non-profit organization or you are an experienced development professional, you’ll benefit greatly from ready Effective Fundraising For Nonprofits: Real World Strategies That Work by Ilona Bray, J.D. A NOLO publication, this book provides readers with insight into the legal and tax considerations of nonprofit operations, as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fundraising Advice from Infoscitex Foundation&#8217;s Founder</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/50/fundraising-advice-from-infoscitex-foundations-founder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
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RedHotFundraising Ideas thanks Stuart Haber, president and CEO of  Infoscitex Corporation and Infoscitex Foundation for sharing his insight and experience on the process of getting a new foundation up and running.
1. What was the driving force behind your decision to begin the Infoscitex Foundation? American academic achievement in Math, Science, and Technology is falling behind other countries, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Show Donors You Appreciate Them</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/49/show-donors-you-appreciate-them/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To enjoy long term fundraising success, it&#8217;s important to take the time to let your donors know that you really appreciate their support. If you&#8217;re a development professional, don&#8217;t allow yourself to fall into the trap of only getting in touch with your best supporters when you want or need to ask them for money.
Donors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Socially Responsible Fundraising With Grounds for Change Fair Trade Organic Coffee</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising-ideas/48/socially-responsible-fundraising-with-grounds-for-change-coffee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It makes sound fundraising sense to provide your organization&#8217;s supporters with an opportunity to help your group while purchasing high quality and affordably priced products that they genuinely need and will use. Grounds for Change Fair Trade Organic coffee provides organizations with a unique opportunity for nonprofits to raise money while also providing support for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raise Money With an Adelaide Cellar Door Fundraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising-ideas/47/raise-money-with-an-adelaide-cellar-door-fundraiser/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you searching for a fundraising project for your group or organisation that will be both profitable and fun for everyone involved? Tired of selling chocolates and popcorn, but want to stick with a consumable product? Why not focus your team on earning the funds it needs by selling wine? An Adelaide Cellar Door wine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raise Money With a Popcorn Fundraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising-ideas/46/raise-money-with-a-popcorn-fundraiser/</link>
		<comments>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising-ideas/46/raise-money-with-a-popcorn-fundraiser/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great food fundraiser for your group or organization? Why not try your hand at marketing popcorn for your next campaign? Popcorn is one of the most popular snack foods, and it&#8217;s something that many people keep in their cupboards for between meal snacks, movie munchies, and midnight pantry raids.
Popcorn is a much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lessons About Philanthropy in The Giving Myths</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/45/lessons-about-philanthropy-in-the-giving-myths/</link>
		<comments>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/45/lessons-about-philanthropy-in-the-giving-myths/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Giving Myths: Giving Then Getting the Life You’ve Always Wanted, written by noted philanthropy expert Dr. Steve McSwain, is a powerful book about the myths that keep people from fully understanding the benefits of giving. Both people who are interested in philanthropy and those who are currently resistant to giving can benefit from this book. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kintera: Powerful IT Platform for Nonprofit Organizations</title>
		<link>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/44/kintera-powerful-it-platform-for-nonprofit-organizations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.redhotfundraisingideas.com/fundraising/44/kintera-powerful-it-platform-for-nonprofit-organizations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organizations of all sizes, for profit and nonprofit alike, need powerful information technology to operate at peak operational efficiency. Form ore than 4,000 nonprofit organizations of all sizes, Kintera&#8217;s CRM (social constituent relationship management) system is the chosen solution for managing their fundraising efforts, marketing efforts, communications activities, programs, and services.
The Kintera platform is designed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fundraising Gets Sticky With ArtStamps</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for an innovative school fundraiser that really gets the kids involved in all aspects of the process? With an ArtStamps fundraiser, the kids can play a hands-on role in actually creating the items they sell. Youngsters get a chance to show off their artistic skills by designing stamps, which ArtStamps actually converts to genuine [...]]]></description>
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