We are heading back to the Philippines to visit the family. While there, I hope to look for a small place to rent so that we have a home for the Shelter. We’ll be there for two months. School is just completed and with some time off, I hope to reflect on where we’ve been and where we are going. I’m looking forward to some slow days to sit back and think and have a cup of coffee with a juicy ripe mango. I haven’t had any days like that lately. After I get the internet connection working, I’ll be posting here and over at siyensya.
Last week something good happened. I filed our federal IRS form 990-N, an electronic e-Postcard, and it was accepted. This is good news as we are in compliance with all the IRS rules. It wasn’t too hard to do, but I was very busy with school at the time.
While in the Philippines, I hope to outline a plan of action for more fundraising.
Possibilities include:
- More days giftwrapping at Borders in November and December
- Implement a car donation program
- Sending fundraising letters to individuals (I’m reading the book How To Write Successful Fundraising Letters, by Mal Warwick)
- Having a walkathon or 5k race
- Pennies donation
I’m also taking the book Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits, by Llona Bray. I hope to get some other good ideas that will help us. Take care. Till next time..