Stories to Make You Smile (Red, White & Blue Edition)
In the spirit of July 4th, and for all things red, white, and blue, we’re highlighting a handful of customers who shared their patriotic stories in our in our Ink of the Week contest. Lake Bluff Parade CROYA (Committee Representing Our Young Adults) was honored at last year’s Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade in Illinois. [...]
Ink of the Week Winners
“Micah’s Epilepsy Walk” and “Team Life Savers On Leashes at Dogs4Diabetics 9th Annual Walk” are the winners of this week’s Ink of the Week contest! These loyal customers have been ordering “Team Micah” shirts for three years running. Recently, they gathered with friends and family at De Anza Cove [...]
Planning an Annual Giving Campaign: 7 Steps to Success
As most nonprofits already know, planning an annual giving campaign is no easy feat. Annual fund campaigns are perhaps the most comprehensive and extensive efforts that organizations have to plan out. They take a lot of time, money, and strategy. However, while planning might be a challenge, annual campaigns are extremely important to [...]
70th Birthday Party Ideas
Celebrate 70 years in style with one of these great birthday party ideas. We’ve got everything from low-key evenings to special getaways, so there is sure to be something for everybody! Check them out below, and let us know if you have any other great 70th birthday party ideas in the comment section. Let’s Boogie Take a trip back [...]
Ink of the Week Winners
“RIOT Girls Ragnar Chicago 2016” and “Friends of Society of Science” are the winners of this week’s Ink of the Week contest! 2 days, 2 vans, 12 runners, and 200 miles – that about sums up the experience the RIOT Girls had at the 2016 Ragnar Relay in Chicago. Adorned in custom tank tops, the girls walked away [...]
3 Psychological Tips to Convince People to Give
Launching a fundraiser with Booster has lots of natural advantages. Booster has executed thousands of campaigns, shipped hundreds of thousands of t-shirts and raised millions of dollars for good causes. It’s great too that your fundraiser has a built-in incentive for supporters: they get a great t-shirt that you designed. Still, [...]
Forget Direct Mail. Why Your Nonprofit Should be Crowdfunding Instead
Nonprofits tell me all the time that their fundraising is stuck in the mail – direct mail to be exact. Here’s how one nonprofit executive from a very large organization explained the problem, and the solution I offered. “Joe, our direct mail efforts are still working, but it’s costing us a fortune. And most people who donate [...]
3rd Birthday Party Ideas
Three’s a party! Celebrate with our great 3rd birthday party ideas! Kidchella Party This Kidchella party is totally rad, dude! Give every guest a VIP pass to wear around their neck and a flower crown. Set up the perfect boho hipster space with pastel tones, a burlap tablecloth, and tall sunflowers in vases. Decorate a wall with paper [...]