Impact

One of our partners, Westminster Presbyterian Church, accomplished something extraordinary, which was a big win for community initiatives. Over three hours, more than 50 volunteers got together to move shoes from two storage rooms onto a truck at the conclusion of their shoe drive fundraiser. How many pairs of shoes would take three hours to... READ MORE

Creating fundraisers is a little like juggling torches that are on fire, isn’t it? For the best fundraising executives, it could provide great wins and satisfaction. But, let’s face it, many people raise funds for a cause—including board members—and for them, it’s a little less thrilling. There are plenty of great articles about fundraising. Still,... READ MORE

Have you ever considered life in a developing nation or the social impact jobs created when you extend the life of shoes you no longer need? The fact is that when nonprofits, schools, faith-based groups, or other organizations do shoe drive fundraisers, they’re making an incredible impact in three key ways. First, shoe drive fundraisers... READ MORE

Many ways for nonprofits and schools exist to raise funds. However, there’s one that gives the planet and small business owners in developing nations a hand up. Shoe drive fundraisers aren’t simply about raising money in communities across the USA. Not at all. This approach to raising funds for a good cause is about empowerment,... READ MORE

The best fundraisers realize that donor feedback is essential. When fundraisers excel at it, it typically means more donations for nonprofit organizations. However, when nonprofits dismiss or ignore the data that donors provide them, it leads to plenty of missed opportunities. For instance, it means lower engagement with donors and fewer people wanting to support... READ MORE

300 million pairs of shoes are thrown away each year. People toss shoes that are too small, worn out, or simply unwanted. This has a huge environmental impact as shoes continue to enter landfills and fail to degrade for an incredibly long time. Instead of throwing out your shoes, take a more sustainable approach by... READ MORE

We know that evolving fashion trends always include shoes as a fashion staple. But we also have a problem with fast fashion, which makes shoes go in and out of style in a season or two. Have you ever thought about why you should reuse a shoe pair or what to do with shoes when... READ MORE

In today’s interconnected world, for-profit and nonprofit organizations are increasingly recognizing the potential benefits of forming strategic alliances. These partnerships, driven by a shared mission or goal, bring together the strengths of both sectors to create a positive impact on society. Let’s explore the power of collaboration and the advantages of for-profit and nonprofit strategic... READ MORE

Another holiday has rolled around, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of global problems. Unfortunately, we all have access to way too much information, and there’s little break from the firehose of troubles. That said, the holiday season serves as a bit of a break to help us gather ourselves and remember... READ MORE

Please and thank you are some of the magic words we are taught as children to help us as we navigate through life. And they also make sense with regard to nonprofit fundraising. It costs nothing to say please and thank you. But forgetting those magic words can cost you everything. Keeping things simple with... READ MORE

You have to tug at the heartstrings to raise funds for your school or nonprofit. But you know that, right? Yes, of course, you do. Still, how can you speak to your donors and prospects empathically so you connect with them and also connect them to your cause? The short answer is that it’s a... READ MORE

For the first time, fewer than 50% of Americans give to nonprofits. It’s not our opinion that it’s because they don’t care about social good. On the contrary! Americans care very much about their communities, but challenges do exist. For instance, if you do a nonprofit search in your town, you’ll see that there’s duplication.... READ MORE