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Dancing for Diabetes 21st Anniversary Show – Expected to Sell Out Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

By Paula Wyatt 07/28/2021Arts and Culture, Empowerment, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Fundraising Strategies, Healthcare Events and Marketing, Philanthropy

Central Florida nonprofit, Touched by Type 1 reveals plans for their 21st annual Dancing for Diabetes show to be held on Saturday, November 13th at 7pm at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The annual Dancing for Diabetes Showcase aims to sell out the 2,700 seat Disney Theater for their 21st anniversary show. In 2020, the organization globally broadcast their 20th anniversary show virtually amidst…

FusionFest Mission – To celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome

By Paula Wyatt 06/10/2021Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Event Planning, Fashion Shows, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy

FusionFest has its mission: to celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome. FusionFest organizes weekly and monthly, both virtual and in-person, events that keep the community engaged and connected to the cultural diversity in Central Florida. They participate in parades and create dining experiences and workshops from January to November. And we all know their signature event held each year on Saturday and…

100,000 US – Indian Physicians Combining Efforts to Support Oxygen-Crisis in India

By Paula Wyatt 05/07/2021Fundraising Strategies, Healthcare Events and Marketing, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy

(Orlando, Florida) May 4, 2021 - India has been hit with a devastating second wave of COVID 19, creating an unprecedented crisis for India and the Indian people. Oxygen, a basic need for human life, is needed to save millions of lives. An Indian physician organization, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), comprised of 100,000 US physicians, launched a national fundraising campaign with…

Wounded Veteran Receives New Mortgage-Free Home – In Time for Christmas

By Paula Wyatt 12/21/2020Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy

The Home at Last Project builds homes for wounded veterans who return from service with severe disabilities. The homes are made possible through donations and partner organizations who donate money, manpower, and expertise in the acquisition of land, as well as the construction of homes that meet the special needs of wounded veterans and their families. Located in Winter Garden, the ninth Home at Last…

Share & Care: A NEW Mission Driven Space, a Community Initiative to Create Strong Partnerships with Local Nonprofits.

By Paula Wyatt 11/20/2020Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Nonprofit Marketing, Philanthropy

The Bridges of Light Foundation (BOL) has launched Share & Care: A Mission Driven Space, a new community initiative to help Central Florida nonprofit organizations save money and expand their reach. The space sharing program will utilize the organization’s available office space to establish communication and collaboration with like-minded organizations.According to the national nonprofit resource Independent Sector, 83% of organizations experienced a reduction in revenue…

American Fundraising Foundation Partners with Auction Frogs to Launch New VIP Auction Platform

By Paula Wyatt 11/19/2020Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Nonprofit Marketing, Philanthropy

MAITLAND, Fla. (November 19, 2020) – The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) has launched a new electronic bidding platform, called AmFund VIP, to assist nonprofit organizations with their virtual events. The new platform is an expansion of AmFund’s VIP Program and has been developed and is being hosted by Auction Frogs, one of the nation’s most respected fundraising auction sites. AmFund’s VIP Auction platform includes…

Top 5 Reasons People Give to a Charity

By Paula Wyatt 07/26/2020Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Marketing

There is a science to "why people give" and there is an art to "convincing them to do it." Mainstream marketers sell a product or service by identifying a need within a target market, making a product to fill that need - then effectively communicating how their product or service will fill that need. In the world of nonprofit marketing, we are selling ideas and feelings…

Fundraising without Events – $50,000 to Central Florida Charities

By Paula Wyatt 07/14/2020Festivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Marketing

PRESS RELEASELocal Indian Physician Organization Doing Their Part(Orlando, Florida) The Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian subcontinent (CAPI) represents over 700 physicians and surgeons of Indian origin. The organization facilitates professional growth and leadership development amongst its members, promotes health and wellness awareness in the community, and raises funds to support a variety of nonprofit organizations.CAPI’s annual fundraising strategy relies on two key…

State of Florida Gaming and Promotion Laws – you good?

By Paula Wyatt 05/18/2020Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Marketing, Philanthropy

According to Adam H Putnam, Commissioner of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, game promotion is defined as a contest, game of chance, sweepstakes, or gift enterprise, conducted by an operator within or throughout the state and other states in connection with and incidental to the sale of consumer products or services, and in which the elements of chance and prize are present. Game…

State of Florida Gaming and Promotion Laws – you good?

By Paula Wyatt 05/18/2020Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Marketing, Philanthropy