Time To Be Truly Thankful

As we gather with friends and family, take leave from jobs, worship freely and enjoy abundant food, take time this week to be truly thankful, remembering this simple but powerful advice from Eckhart von Hochheim, otherwise known as Meister Eckhart, a German theologian, philosopher and mystic:  "If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, 'thank you,' that would suffice."

Did you know that if you make $50,000 per year, you're not quite a Bill Gates or a Warren Buffet, but you are doing better than 99 percent of the 6.7 billion people in the world?

As Americans, we gather every year to celebrate Thanksgiving. But what do we really know about the holiday? Was it a yearly tradition from the time the Pligrims and Indians had their infamous feast? Well, as it is taught, Thanksgiving was a celebration between colonists of Plymouth Plantation and members of the Wampanoag Indian tribe. Although history does dictate this happened, Thanksgiving was officially declared a holiday on Oct. 3, 1789, by then President George Washington. These are the opening statements of George Washington.

“Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor; and whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:”

Please take this time of year to support the charity of your choice and share with those in need.  You will find that through your donations you will be enriched.

All of us at Sunset Coupons would like to take this time to say a heartfelt “Thank You.”

If, on the other hand you are looking for a high dollar return, simple and easy fundraiser call Sunset Coupons at 800-627-6340 and see how we can help your group reach its goals, time after time and year after year.  

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Fundraising During The Holidays

The holiday season is upon us already and it is true that holidays mean that people are more focused on getting ready for this season.  In addition we still have many people needing assistance from the effects of hurricane Sandy.  Though the general concept of fundraising has taken a beating in the aftermath of the recession, there are ways in which money can be raised for any good cause.

Fundraising through selling products or services is a great idea. Christmas tree fundraisers and wrapping paper fundraisers can be very successful owing to the fact that people want to make use of these products.

Selecting a date for your fundraising event or a week for a fundraising drive can be a frustrating task. You'll need to factor in numerous variables, including holidays and the availability of key players in the organization. In addition, you will need to consider what time will draw the most attendees or attract the most donors or buyers.

As the focus turns to the holidays you want to make sure that your fundraising offerings have as good a value as possible and if they can be used as gifts so much the better.

We would like you to consider the special value of Sunset Coupon Books.  

Sunset Coupon Books contain hundreds of dollars in savings from local merchants. The savings enjoyed from using just one or two coupons will pay for the book. And who doesn’t need to save money these days?

Sunset Coupon Books are small enough to fit in a pocket or purse yet contain over 40 family-friendly coupons such as 2 for 1 Meals, and Attractions like Bowling, Mini-Golf, Skating, etc; a combined value of over $400 in savings.

Coupon Books sell for only $10 each. Your cost is just $5 for them so you make $5 for your group for a full 100% profit.

Local coupon book editions are available in Phoenix, Tempe / Mesa, Tucson and Salt Lake City.

If you are looking for a high value and easy fundraiser call Sunset Coupons at 800-627-6340 and see how we can help your group reach its goals, time after time and year after year.  

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Sunset Coupon Books Your Next Fundraiser

Sunset Coupons can show you how to easily raise money for your Non-profit, Church, School, Sports Team or Youth Group.

Your Customers will find that Sunset Coupon Books have hundreds of dollars in savings from merchants in your area. The savings enjoyed from using just a single coupon can pay for the book. Clients will save every time they use a coupon and who doesn’t need to save money these days?

Sunset Coupon Books are small enough to fit in a pocket or purse yet contain over 40 family-friendly coupons such as 2 for 1 Meals, and Attractions like Bowling, Mini-Golf, Skating, etc; a combined value of over $400 in savings.  Invest $10 dollars and save $400, sounds like a real deal to me.

Local coupon book editions are available in Phoenix, The East Valley, Tucson and Salt Lake City.

NO UP FRONT COST
Sunset Coupons will consign books to bonafide established organizations. Call 1-800-627-6340 to see how your group can begin raising money with no out of pocket expense.

PERSONALIZED BOOKS
We can imprint your group or school name and/or logo on the cover.
Sunset Coupons is a proven moneymaker with over $4 million raised.

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Top Philanthropic Donors: Lonnie Poole and Carol Johnson Poole

Mr. Poole founded Waste Industries USA, a waste-collection and disposal company in Raleigh, NC, in 1970.

Mr. Poole earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University in 1959 and is vice chairman of the Board of Directors at the university’s foundation and a member of North Carolina State University’s endowment board.

Mr. Poole and his wife, Carol, have pledged $40 million to North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, with the majority of the money, $37 million, earmarked for the College of Management, which will be named in Mr. Poole’s honor.

The gift will support the development of new programs, faculty research, student scholarships and fellowships, and other college activities.

Of the rest of the gift, $2.5 million will go to the Carol Johnson Poole Club House on the Lonnie Poole Golf Course, to which the couple donated $3 million in 2007, and $500,000 will go for an endowed fund in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Through his board roles, Mr. Poole became increasingly aware that College of Management, established in 1992, faced trouble attracting financial support. He And he knew that government support was likely to dwindle given how much the bad economy had eroded state and federal budgets. The gift is the largest ever received by the university, say the institution’s officials. Thus far, the couple has provided $11 million of the pledge, with the rest to be paid over 10 years.

Mr. and Ms. Poole have also given $75,000 to the WakeMed Foundation, the fund-raising arm of WakeMed Health & Hospitals, for a wing at its children’s hospital in Raleigh; $51,000 to the Boy Scouts of America, in Irving, Tex.; and $25,000 to St. David’s School, in Raleigh. 

Mr. Poole is a member of the Southern Region Board of the Boy Scouts of America and serves on the executive council for both the organization’s Occoneechee Council and Central Florida Council.

Let Sunset Coupons help you with your fundraising somewhat smaller fundraising projects for your school group, church, charity, team or non-profit.  To finds out more about Sunset Coupons please call 800-627-6340.

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Fundraising Is Selling… Go For No

In a world inundated with sales Gurus who claim that you ultimate goal is only the yes answer, there is a sales book that recommends just the opposite, focusing on how increasing your failure rate can greatly accelerate your movement toward ultimate success. The book, Go for No! chronicles four days in the life of fictional character Eric Bratton, a call reluctant copier salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself in a strange house with no idea of how he got there. But this house doesn't belong to just anyone! It belongs to him... a wildly successful, ten years in the future version of the person he could become if he learns to overcome his self-limiting beliefs and overcome his fear of failure.

Through the dialogue of the two main characters the authors have fashioned an entertaining story to present the key concepts essential to sales success. Readers learn... What it takes to outperform 92% of the world s salespeople... That failing and failure are two very different things... Why it s important to celebrate success and failure...  How to get past failures quickly and move on...

That the most empowering word in the world is not yes... it s NO! Written to be intentionally short and to the point, Go for No! is a quick, fun read with valuable lessons that can change the way you think, sell, and live!

What follows are three comments about the book from the Amazon.com website.

"Read this book! Put down whatever you're reading right now, take a deep breath, and read this book. It won't take long, but it might change your life. Having read dozens of books on leadership, sales, motivation, and business, I have become some what picky about the books I read and particularly about the books I recommend. I recommend this one without reservation."

"If you're serious about living your definition of success add Go for No! to your personal library. The ideas shared are terrific and the unique story format that the book is written in makes it a delight to read."

"If you want to take this road less traveled, get a hold of Go for No! Read it, practice it and master it. In time you'll create so much success that people will start asking you how you got so lucky and why everything you do seems to be a success. If they only knew."

You have read this article, now take the next step. Call 1-800-627-6340 where we always say yes and for free advice and Sunset Coupons fundraising ideas.

The key to fundraising is taking action and always making an effort to move forward.

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Measuring Fundraisers’ Success

How do you measure the success of your next fundraisers?  Is it as simple as meeting your fundraisers’ dollar amount?  That is but one way. 

Your answer to the question could alter your next fundraising campaign completely.

There are many ways to measure a fundraiser's success. What follows are some examples.:

The most obvious measure is clearly how much money you raised. That is, after all, the point of your fundraising efforts, isn't it?

Response rate. This is the measurement of what percentage of your recipients responded to any part of your fundraiser. You calculate it by dividing the total number of sales by the total number of attempts to make a sale.

Average sale amount. This measures the average gift amount you received per donor or purchaser.  How many bought more that one Sunset Coupon Book?

Cost per dollar raised. Fairly self explanatory, you need to know how much each dollar is costing you. As a general rule of thumb, you want to keep your organization's average overhead to under $0.20 per dollar.  What expenses did you have?  Can any be eliminated for your next fundraiser?  Consider all costs and reimbursements. 

So, how do you measure your success? How successful are the different items sold or money raised by other methods.

Need help creating a successful fundraising campaign or interpreting the results you've already experienced?

So for your fast and effective fundraiser this fall take a strong look at the Sunset Coupon Book program for your school group.

At Sunset Coupons we want to help you make your next fundraiser easier and more successful.  Give us a call at 602-279-0404 to find out how we can help your group.

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Using Fundraising Press Releases

Before your group holds a fundraising project doing a local press release should increase the number of people who attend your event.  Your press release should have two goals.  The first goal is to inform the public about your event.  The second and perhaps the most important is to arouse interest in the press to write additional stories about your event.

Your intent should not be to write a complete story for the media to just copy and plop into their newspaper, on their blog or use on TV.

Your news release needs to contain just enough information to convince the reporter, blogger, editor or producer to call and get the rest of the information. The goal is to entice and persuade them to do a feature story. But you have to make it easy for the editor to do their job with a minimum investment in time and energy. You do this by giving them the information and facts they need to do their job.

You should be able to do this using between 400 to 600 hundred words.  If your press release is too long it may not be read.

You must paint a word picture that makes it easy to see the end product.  You want to include the follow highlights.

The name of the Organization and Event
Who benefits and what the money be used for
When the event will be held
Fundraising Monetary Goal
Community leaders or organizations Involved
What’s special about your organization?
Why or What is the crisis or need
What can people do to help
Where the event will be held
Name and phone and email of contacts for more information
Website URL for more information

If possible include a photo from previous events.

Call all of your media outlets and ask who is the correct person to send your press release to.

Fundraising the Quick & Easy Way with Sunset Coupon Books! Give us a call at 602-279-0404, we are always happy to help you with your next fundraiser!

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