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Many Australian charities are supported through various kinds of fundraising events. The school lamington drive or selling chocolates door-to-door are well known in most communities. Many children’s charities could not exist without this generous support from the community; however, people do get tired of the same fundraising event over and over.

Why not make the next fundraising event a little different? In these days of computer technology, an online store for your chosen charity would be appropriate. It not only saves a great deal of time, but is relatively easy to set up.

Cottage by the Sea is a community charity fundraising service caring for Australian children and families in need. We are one of the oldest Australian charities operating since 1890 and provide short term relief care in a seaside holiday environment to children and families in need.

Independent children’s charities, like ours, rely heavily on community support and charity donations to provide a service to approximately 900 children every year. There is no other organisation of its kind that provides all year round relief care in Victoria. Supporting Australian charities, through donations, is incredibly important to seeing services like this continue.

Not everyone likes to be asked to buy something when they answer that ring on their front door bell. But nearly everyone likes to spend time on their computer and many people have become used to shopping this way. If your fundraising includes things to buy that are practical and useful, then many more people are likely to buy from you and support your charity.

You can make the product something that is personal to each person. For instance, you could offer photo mugs that they will upload their own photo for. This gives supporters a chance to buy something that is unique to them alone. Such a mug will make a beautiful gift for family members, so it is useful too. It will meet a need for a gift in a way that is easy and fun.

If you added other things such as key rings, calendars, photo books, mouse pads and T-shirts you would get a great many more buyers. People would buy because those are things they need anyway. So really you are fulfilling a need in the community as well as helping out a charity – something that will make any fund-raising event successful.

Once your fund-raising event has an online presence it is possible to attract a great many more donors than you could do locally. People all over Australia would be able to find your website and buy goods from your online store.

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Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) April 11, 2012

Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the largest, privately-owned global provider of software for member and donor-based not-for-profits, today announced that its 14th annual iNNOVATIONS partner conference boasted a record number of attendees, including more than 100 ASI partners from around the world. At this year?s conference, ASI provided details on new and improved programs for its global channel of Authorized iMIS Solution Providers (AiSPs) and Consultants (AiCs) and previewed the latest release of iMIS, which features expanded social media integration and mobile accessibility.

Each year, the conference program includes the highly anticipated announcement of the prestigious ?President?s Club? awards, which recognize the best applications developed for iMIS by ASI partners. This year?s winners?judged to be the most innovative, successful, and productive?included:

Hollywood, CA & Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) May 03, 2012

The Make Life Better Foundation announced today they successfully introduced their mission to combat obesity and diabetes around the world to The Hunger Games teen celebrities and their families, last month at the Kids? Choice Awards Celebrity Fund Raising Event. The event benefitted the American Cancer Society and was hosted by GBK Productions, BOP & Tiger Beat at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

The Hunger Games, which started as a young adult novel written by American television writer and novelist Suzanne Collins, was first published on September 2008. The story is about 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives in a post-apocalyptic world in the country of Panem where the countries of North America once existed. The Capitol, a highly advanced metropolis, holds hegemony over the rest of the nation. The Hunger Games are an annual event in which one boy and one girl aged 12 to 18 from each of the 12 districts surrounding the Capitol are selected by lottery to compete in a televised battle until only one person is left.

The Make Life Better Foundation teen team?Christopher (age 15), McKall (age 15), Kylie (age 13), and Nate (age 11)?introduced the foundation to the Kids? Choice Awards nominees and presenters and their families, and were especially delighted to meet teen stars from The Hunger Games movie. The foundation team talked with Hunger Games stars Amandla Stenberg (who played ?Rue?), Kalia Prescott (who played the tribute from District 3), and Willow Shields (who played Prim).

Since its initial release, the Hunger Games novel has been translated into 26 languages and rights of production have been sold in 38 countries. The book received mostly positive feedback from major reviewers and authors. The opening weekend of the movie release at the box office was the third-best debut of all time and reached domestic numbers of $ 155 million. International numbers in over 67 markets were impressive according to Lionsgate the company which released the movie.

?I loved meeting Amandla who plays Rue in the Hunger Games,? said Kylie, member of the Make Life Better Foundation teen team. ?We told her and her mom about the Make Life Better Foundation and they said what Unicity is doing to help people with diabetes is really cool.?

The Make Life Better Foundation teen team had celebrities sign their bright orange Make Life Better Foundation t-shirts as part of their effort to raise funds for the Make Life Better Foundation.

Unicity also donated an array of products to the American Cancer Society and the Kids Choice Event honorees and presenters, including their popular Bios Life Slim product. Bios Life Slim, created by Unicity, assists with managing blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels, and weight loss?three major concerns worldwide. Bios Life Slim also limits the impact of carbohydrate intake through its proprietary Slim Multiplier and is designed to help curb appetite between meals while maintaining necessary energy levels throughout the day.

Celebrities and their families were delighted to hear about the Make Life Better mission and the products donated.

President of Unicity, Brent Morrill, was pleased to represent his company in making a donation to the event and joined the teen team of the Make Life Better Foundation as they shared the foundation?s life-changing mission with stars and their families.

?It was great to join Hollywood stars at the American Cancer Society Birthday Bash and share a message of good health and long life,? said Brent Morrill, President of Unicity. ?The Make Life Better Foundation team made a great impression on teen stars and their families as they shared their message of hope and health and products donated through the hard work, dedication, passion, and patronage of Unicity Franchise Partners, customers, and employees.?

The event the Make Life Better Foundation attended was held at the end of March to honor Kids? Choice Award nominees and presenters and was sponsored by GBK Productions, BOP & Tiger Beat?recipient of multiple BizBash Awards for ?Best Gift Bag? who offered its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and media an opportunity to enjoy an exciting environment with gifts, refreshments and a charitable focus. Featured at the event was a 14 foot centerpiece Birthday Cake Press Wall in honor of the American Cancer Society to help people have more birthdays by fighting the spread of cancer.

For more information about the Make Life Better Foundation, or to make a donation, please contact the Make Life Better Foundation at donations(at)makelifebetter(dot)org or +1 (801) 226-2600.

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(PRWEB) May 03, 2012

According to CNNMoney.com, small business failure rates increased by 40% from 2007 to 2010. More disheartening is the statistic given by the U.S Small Business Administration; over 50% of small businesses fail in the first five years. Idea Box Media is aware of these tough economic times and their goal is to help their small business clients not become part of these statistics.

Josh Elder, President of Idea Box Media, states, ?As leaders in online web solutions, it is our mission to deliver dynamic, cutting edge results using creativity and innovative technology to enhance the developmental business processes and to build tangible, long term value for brands, businesses and culture alike.?

Idea Box Media Incorporated is a start-up firm headquartered in Lake County, Illinois. They offer Internet and Web-related services to businesses internationally, and refer to this service offer as Business Optimization. The core services offered are automation, consulting, marketing, development and web hosting. Each of these core services has many subsequent services beneath them.

Josh Elder says, ?Given our collective experience and expertise in web solutions and business to business sales, we believe we can offer a unique and superior service to business owners and entrepreneurs, in comparison to what is currently available.?

Idea Box Media has a niche clientele of small businesses with established revenue models that have 2-25 employees and an active website. Their key target markets are:

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Williamsburg, Va. (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

Rainbow International of Fredericksburg/Hampton Roads/Williamsburg is very excited to announce their annual golf tournament Friday, May 4th.

This year the Rainbow International Charity Classic will be held at Kingsmil Golf Resort In Williamsburg, VA. Registration is between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 10 a.m.

Come out and join them for a fun-filled day to help raise funds for Wave City Care and make a difference in the lives of children, single moms, families and all of those in need in our community.

Wave City Care provides support locally by distributing food and clothing, tutoring and providing addiction recovery and support.

The tournament is open to everyone and all proceeds go to Wave City Care.

For more information on how to register visit http://www.hrcommunitycare.org/Fundraising_Events.html.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

Charleston, SC schools have embraced healthy vending and early results from machines sales indicate a strong appetite for the all-natural and organic snacks and beverages in new, state-of-the-art vending machines, announced Vend Natural (http://www.vendnatural.com). Vend Natural, one of the fastest-growing healthy vending companies in the U.S., has installed machines in six Charleston area schools with more scheduled installations in the coming weeks. These schools are a model for the state and the country, which is facing skyrocketing rates of obesity for both adults and teenagers.

Over the past several months, six schools in Charleston area Berkeley County school district – including Hanahan Middle and High School, Sangaree Middle, Westview Middle, Sedgefield Middle and College Park Middle – have installed new state-of-the art Vend Natural healthy vending machines as part of a strong commitment to wellness for students, staff and visitors. A seventh school in the Berkeley school district ? Cane Bay Middle School ? is scheduled to install a healthy vending machine in the coming weeks. The Vend Natural dual-zone machines carries a wide selection of both refrigerated drinks and ambient temperature snacks such as all natural chips and popcorn, low fat health bars, organic fruit smoothies, natural coconut water and more. All of the products available through Vend Natural meet or exceed federal, state and school nutritional standards for calories, fat, vitamins, fiber, sodium and more.

Commenting on the newly-installed machines, Hanahan Middle School?s Principal Robin Rogers said, ?This new vending solution was a top priority for our school to ensure that all of our students have access to healthier snacks and drinks with better nutritional components, which we know is crucial for learning.? He continued, ?Our Vend Natural machines are exceeding our expectations, as the kids are enjoying the new product selection and the school is enjoying a stronger revenue stream from commissions than anticipated. We are all thrilled and hope to see more schools in Berkeley and other neighboring school districts follow our lead.?

Vend Natural, founded by company CEO Gil Sanchez, is one of the fastest-growing healthy vending companies in the U.S. and was formed to address the declining health of our nation and skyrocketing teenage and adult obesity rates by providing healthier snacking alternatives to schools, hospitals and businesses. The company?s mission is to support improved eating practices by offering healthy products that are easily accessible and affordable to everyone.

Managing Vend Natural of the Carolinas is entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor Jan Moore. Jan?s personal story is compelling. Like many southerners, Jan was raised on fast food and southern style cooking. In 2007 and with no family history, Jan was suddenly diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection and medical treatment saved her life and she is now cancer free. This experience compelled Jan to learn more about the impact and importance of good nutrition on health and motivated her to change her own and her family?s diet.

Jan commented, ?My unexpected battle with cancer opened my eyes to the role that diet plays in overall health and wellness. As a fast-food kid my whole life, it didn?t occur to me that diet could contribute to poor health. Now, I know all too well how essential it is to eat well for life. I knew that joining Vend Natural in Charleston would be a way to provide others in our community with access to healthier snacks and drinks, which is so important. I have even seen a major, positive change in my daughter?s ADHD since bringing home healthy snacks from our vending machines.?

She continued, ?To make that connection even clearer, I will donate 1% of sales from Vend Natural healthy vending to Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. It is my hope that more schools, hospitals and businesses join with me in the battle for better health and bring delicious and healthier snacks and drinks to Charleston?s kids.?

Vend Natural is the only healthy snacking company in the country that not only partners with business owners coast to coast, but also owns and operates its own machines on the west and east coasts. This enables the company to test new equipment and products before full roll-out and provide the most relevant training and customer service operation for its distributors. ?We don?t just ?sell? the business, we are IN the business, which makes us significantly more knowledgeable about what works and what doesn?t,? said Mr. Carpenter. Vend Natural also enjoys an exclusive relationship with Del Monte Fresh Produce to provide fresh cut apples, pineapples, carrots, celery, bananas and more, to their customers.

Vending Machines Go Green: Good for the Body and the Planet

Vend Natural?s vending machines are not the old school machines you are used to. Today?s state of the art vending machines are not just good for the body, but have gone ?green.? They feature:

Energy efficient design, costing a third of what traditional machines cost to run.
-More than 40% recycled metals.

-Remote, internet-based monitoring systems, preventing unnecessary fuel costs and emissions to replenish products.

-5 Star energy rating.

About Vend Natural

Vend Natural is America?s fastest-growing healthy snacking company and is based in Ventura, California and Annapolis, Maryland. The company was inspired by the vision of helping to transform eating patterns by providing healthy snacking alternatives in convenient vending locations across America. Specializing in placements in schools, hospitals and businesses, Vend Natural currently operates more than 600 machines in 24 states and the District of Columbia with plans for significant growth over the next several years.

The company is known for its innovative and environmentally-sensitive vending machine design offering state-of-the art, dual temperature-zoned, energy efficient machines that hold a large variety of both natural organic snacks and beverages. Vend Natural is also known for its fresh, bright, signature machine graphics featuring large, appealing illustrations of grapes, raspberries and its tag line, ?Snack Better. Live Better.? Vend Natural was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year award in Maryland for 2010. For more information, visit http://www.vendnatural.com.

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East Hartford, CT (PRWEB) May 01, 2012

In order to create awareness of the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, the affiliated Mark Twain support organizations recently launched a new website in support of The Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, designed and developed by ForeSite Technologies of East Hartford, CT, a Web Development and IT Services firm.

The new site draws attention to the bill which, if passed would lead to a coin minted in honor of Mark Twain. There are four non-profits currently dedicated to promoting the legacy of Mark Twain including The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT; The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal, Missouri; the Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College in Elmira, New York; and The Mark Twain Papers & Project at the Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley. All four of the non-profits would benefit from the proceeds of the coin, which is produced at no cost to tax payers.

The website allows visitors to learn more about the Coin Act to encourage them to contact their state representatives and senators to support the bill. It also includes links to the websites of the four Mark Twain related non-profits to learn more about the history of Mark Twain and the individual organizations.

?The Mark Twain Coin will commemorate the legacy of one of America?s most important and influential writers,? Executive Director of the Mark Twain House, Jeffrey L. Nichols said. ?Yesterday’s House action would not have been possible without the hard work of the proposal’s two sponsors, Representatives John Larson (D-CT) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO). We also want to thank ForeSite Technologies for donating the design and development of marktwaincoin.org which will help spread the word about the importance and impact of the coin bill. I can’t thank them enough for their hard work and generosity on our behalf.”

The bill has already passed in the House of Representatives, but still needs to be passed by the Senate. If passed in the senate it will then go onto the President of the United States, who needs to sign the bill. If that happens, the coin will be minted in 2016.

?We always enjoy working with the folks from the Mark Twain House,? ForeSite?s President, Michael Giuffrida said. ?They are all so passionate about the history of one of Connecticut?s greatest residents. We are honored to be involved.?

Since 1997, ForeSite has been designing and developing standout Web Sites and providing insightful IT support to its clients. Serving clients in the Hartford, CT and Worcester, MA areas, ForeSite offers practical, tailored and creative solutions that fit a wide range of business needs. In 2011 ForeSite was named one of Inc. 5000?s fastest growing, privately held companies. For further information, call 1-866-464-7483 or visit ForeSiteTech.com

Roseland, New Jersey (PRWEB) April 30, 2012

The Raise Our Flag Fundraising Campaign is about engaging Americans in the lives of our talented athletes and joining in their journeys as they strive to represent our country on the world?s biggest stage. The U.S. Olympic team is wholly reliant on donations from sponsors and the American public. To support the program, Annin Flagmakers is creating ?Team Annin? which will engage its employees, vendors, business partners, friends and family in this fundraising effort.

?The essence of the USOC campaign is that we, as Americans, are the Team behind the Team? states Mary E. Repke, Vice President of Marketing at Annin Flagmakers. ?We are honored to be asked by the USOC to make the flag for this campaign and have that flag be carried in the opening ceremony by our athletes. As the proud manufacturer of the U.S. flag, we feel that the Olympic Athletes embody the spirit and core ideals of our country that are represented in our flag? states Repke.

Fans can follow the making of Team USA and the stories of America?s athletes at http://www.TeamUSA.org. The series begins daily installments leading up to the Opening Ceremony of the London Games on July 27. Fans can follow all of the action as athletes qualify for the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams. Check for the latest from ?The Road to London? presented by Hilton HHonors. This site will lead you to the donations site or anyone interested can go directly to http://www.raiseourflag.org.

Annin Flagmakers, a family owned business since 1847 headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, is the oldest and largest flagmaker in the United States. Annin Flagmakers distributes its products through Specialty Flag Retailers, mass market retailers and organizations such as the VFW and the American Legion.

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Non-profit organizations, including churches, schools, foundations, and more, sponsor hundreds of fundraising events each year. Designing and implementing a successful event can be overwhelming without the assistance of an experienced event planner.

Hosting fundraising events can be very beneficial to your organization. Often, these events are responsible for raising large amounts of money to support a cause and/or the non-profit itself. Many non-profit organizations rely heavily on their fundraising events for funding throughout the year. Without a successful event, the non-profit organization may not be able to function as needed.

Many times, organizations will repeat the same event year after year because they do not know how to go about making changes.

While an event may have been profitable in the past, there is no guarantee that it will continue to work for you. Another mistake that many non-profit organizations make is that they try to replicate a function that was hosted by another organization. Just because it was profitable for them does not mean it will work for you.

You need to plan fundraisers that are innovative and different each year. This creates excitement among your guests and makes them more likely to attend. Take some time to outline your goals for the event. Once you have a clear vision, the event planners will work on creating a fundraising event that will benefit your organization and impress your guests.

Event planners help non-profit organizations plan and execute professional fundraising events that will meet or exceed their goals.

They focus on a variety of tasks that include gaining public awareness for your organization, raising money, and generating new donor prospects and volunteers. No matter what your specific goals and expectations, an event planner helps you create a fundraising event that will be profitable and entertaining.

Non-profit organizations typically have very strict budgets set aside for fundraising. Be sure you know exactly how much money you have available to spend. Share your budget with your event planner so that she has a clear idea of how much she can spend on food and drink, decorations, entertainment, and more. Setting a clear budget at the beginning of the planning process ensures that there are no surprises at the end.

One thing we cannot overstate is the importance of promotion. Telling the public about your event and making them feel welcome is essential to the success of your fundraising efforts. An event planner can create promotional materials that will generate excitement and interest among your guests. She can help with registration, if necessary, so that you know exactly how many guests to expect.

No matter what kind of fundraising event you host, whether it is a benefit dinner, fashion show, concert, sports tournament, or any other function, an event planner will help you from the beginning to the end. You will appreciate working with an experienced and knowledgeable professional who will ensure that you get the most from your fundraising attempts. Find an event planning company in your area that has worked with non-profit organizations in the past and understands the unique requirements in this industry.

Hayes Roth, chief marketing officer of Landor, discusses best practices for nonprofits undertaking brand-building projects with David Rogers, executive director of the Center on Global Brand Leadership. Columbia Business School’s Center on Global Brand Leadership is the leading forum worldwide for executives and researchers addressing the challenges of building and sustaining great brands. The center provides today’s leaders with innovative branding solutions and a global perspective through a network of partner centers at leading schools in China, Germany, Korea, Spain and Singapore. Learn more at www.gsb.columbia.edu

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