From time to time, we’ll receive a frantic call the morning of a corporate packing event asking where their supplies are. The food is on its way, and their employees are arriving shortly. But where are the supplies? Sometimes, it’s because the warehouse staff didn’t hand the shipment off to the event contact – other … Continue reading Tips for a Successful Corporate Packing Event
The warm weather has moved in with summer now upon us. For many, it’s the best time of the year. Sunshine. Flip flops. Beach weather. The cares of the world are a little easier to bear. But not for everyone. The bulk purchasing and supply drives of this quarter continue to be planned by nonprofit … Continue reading Celebrate, Donate, and Inspire: Harness the Power of National Days Over the Summer
Summer may be just around the corner, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the next school year. For many parents, the thought of back-to-school season can be stressful and lead to many tears. They think about the financial strain, the impact of cheap supplies, and how their children will be seen by … Continue reading Making the Grade: Ensuring Every Child Has Access to Quality School Supplies
National Read Across America Day is an annual awareness and motivation program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. The event, spearheaded by the National Education Association (NEA), is designed to motivate children to read and inspire a lifelong love … Continue reading Gearing Up for Read Across America Day
Today, you’d be hard-pressed to find a single nonprofit service-based organization that hasn’t seen a rise in the demand for supplies or services over the past couple of years. The world is truly a different place. With diminished educational experiences, increased mental health concerns, and global food insecurity the past three years have changed our … Continue reading People over Products: Balancing Quantity with Quality as Demand Rises for Nonprofits
A quarter can add up to a lot of change. As 2022 draws to a close, it seems everyone sets their sights on resolutions and goals. While most fail to hit the mark, with careful planning and a clear direction the chances of success greatly improves. Much like our individual lives, nonprofit organizations and charities … Continue reading Leveraging Special Days to Maximize In-Kind Fundraising Campaigns (January-March)
It’s beginning to look a lot like…the holidays? Although the summer is just kicking off, it’s not too early to start thinking about your holiday programs. This year, it is more important than ever to start early. Read on for some tips and trends to help you maximize your program this holiday season. Toy Trends … Continue reading 2022 Holiday Outlook
Has it gotten cold where you are? Here in Northern California, the heaters are on at night, and children are bundling up for school in the mornings. It’s no surprise that one of the biggest needs right now is winter wear. Heating can get quite expensive and the costs of jackets, boots and other accessories … Continue reading Get Winter Ready With In-Kind Giving
The stores are full of Halloween decorations and candy – but some of your donors are already knee deep into Christmas shopping. Today, we are interviewing one of our longtime donors in order to get a glimpse into their world during this magical time of the year, and learn how they plan for the holiday … Continue reading A Donor’s Perspective: How I Am Able To Sponsor More Families
COVID-19 has changed how people work and interact with each other – from sales people being unable to hop on a plane to visit a customer to employees no longer meeting at the water cooler to build working relationships. Corporations have had to take a step back, look at the way they run their business, … Continue reading How To Maximize Corporate Engagement on In-Kind Programs
