Mark Morris Dance Group
If you’re a fan of dance, you’ve probably heard of Mark Morris. His witty, inspired choreography is celebrated for its thoughtful relationship with musical accompaniment and exceptional craftsmanship. Morris’ work is accessible to the dance novice but sophisticated enough for...
The Most Major of Major Gifts
Donors always have wanted to make a difference with their gifts to nonprofit organizations. But one of the most remarkable trends in giving over the last 10 years is how large those gifts have become — so large in dollars...
To the Point: 6 Ways to Survive the Economic Meltdown
This is a scary time for fundraising — perhaps the most terrifying that most of us have ever experienced. The economy is tanking. Everyone is fearful about the financial future. And here we are — in the midst of “fundraising...
Editor’s Note: Thanks a Lot, Roger
There I was, my usual nose-to-the-grindstone self, hunkered down in my office, doggedly reading through editorial copy for the November issue of FS … when what should pop into my inbox but the latest edition of The Agitator, Roger Craver...
Fitting Charities to a T
Saving the planet, cleaning up after a disaster and fixing a child’s smile all of a sudden have become as easy as getting dressed in the morning. Nonprofits can spread the word about their missions and raise a few dollars...
Easier Said Than Done: 6 Freakish Facts About Fundraising
Forget talking dogs and bearded ladies. Today we’re displaying some freaks and oddities from the fundraising world that will boggle your mind and make your knees weak from sheer wonder. Step right up! Blank carrier envelopes usually outperform envelopes with...
Don’t Toy With the Marine Corps
A U.S. Marine in his dress blues remains stone-faced as a young boy looks up and asks him if he’s Santa Claus. “Heard you might be him,” the boy says. “If you are him, here’s my list.” Finally, the serviceman...
About Toys for Tots
The program began in 1947 when retired USMC Maj. Bill Hendricks and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected 5,000 toys and distributed them to needy children. The idea started with Hendricks’ wife, Diane, who made a Raggedy...
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172 Phone: 703.640.9433 Web: www.toysfortots.org Total income for FY 2007: $203 million Total program expenses: $201.74 million Total fundraising expenses: $6.02 million Total administrative expenses: $847,230 Ending net assets: $59.11 million Mission (from www.toysfortots.org...
5 Things You Can Do to Encourage Transformational Gifts
1. Celebrate major gifts in a more public way with press releases and the occasional party. 2. Share the results of how specific major gifts make an impact. 3. Leverage your Web site with stewardship and storytelling. 4. Institutionalize the...
