A strong organization is one that has a clearly defined mission, a reason to operate, a plan for action, goals and plans. This is not as simple as it sounds! Many an organization discovers, to it's horror, that it is not really focused on a purpose; too often this discovery occurs when the staff and board begin to try to raise money. They can't agree on the description of the organization and its work. If you find that your mission is unclear or that you are operating without real understanding of community needs, take a break from your fundraising planning and do some serious work on both needs assessment and organizational planning. If your staff and board cannot make a strong case of support, in words or in writing, no donor will be convinced. No one wants to give money to a group that doesn't know what its doing, or cannot defend each goal it sets and each dollar it spends. For more information on grant development visit our website http://www.thegrantconsultants.com Grant Consultants, Incorporated 614-388-8891 ...read more

FREE SHIPPING ON FUNDRAISERS THROUGH JULY 2010 Please allow me to introduce a simple yet highly profitable fundraiser to your organization! I know the fundraising products you choose reflect on your organization, and the program you select must be simple enough to make your efforts productive.   I've teamed with Gold Canyon to provide an exciting product and program that will make your supporters happy while making selling easier!   Gold Canyon's unsurpassed qualities have earned our candles and company a reputation as "The World's Finest"®and I'm sure you will quickly agree! Each candle features double lead-free wicks for a clean and even burn, eliminating messy wax build up in the jar. In addition, we've added exclusive safety wicks to each candle, providing added comfort and safety to those who buy from your organization.   What about the fragrance? From elegant florals and supple fruits to warm spices, we have the perfect candle for all your supporters' needs. We hold a reputation of high quality aromas that we take very seriously. Our long lasting fragrance is the strongest burning candle on the market - guaranteed!   There is an added bonus for choosingas your partner for fundraising. Not only will your organization benefit by earning profit, but many children in need will, too. Because our Company has been touched by the innocence of less fortunate children, we have turned our hearts and a portion of our profits to various children's charities. Sell with confidence knowing that not only do your fundraiser sales help raise proceeds for your organization, but they also help children in need! See for yourself what benefits "The World's Finest" Fundraising program can provide to your supporters and to your organization! Benefits for yourSupporters: PERFECT PRODUCTSCandles appeal to all types of consumers! UNSURPASSED QUALITYRest assured that your supporters will be 100% satisfied! SCENTSWe have a variety of aromas to please everyone! AFFORDABLEWith our pricing, all supporters can afford to participate! Benefits for yourOrganization: POWERFUL PROFIT POTENTIALEarn a gross profit of 38 to 40% off each candle sold! (That's $8.36 to $8.80 US for each 26 oz. candle sold!) SATISFIED SUPPORTERSFollow-up requests from customers will prove thatis your best avenue of profit for years to come! EASE&CONVENIENCE;We've made the fundraising process simple. Use our convenient "rub to discover" scratch-and sniff Seller Packets. Submit your order and we do the rest! REPUTATIONWe'll provide you with a quality product that will represent your organization well!   Contact me atjulie.seiberling@gmailor through my website atwww.mygc.com/julieseiberlingfor more information. ...read more

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