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Photo: TEDx Columbia
  • Written by Jody Piland

On Monday January 16, 2012 CreateAthon co-founder Teresa Coles had the privilege of speaking at the very first TEDx Columbia. TEDx is an event that takes place all over the world and was created to spread TED’s mission of “ideas worth spreading.” Teresa spoke about CreateAthon and its great accomplishments, and why it’s important to join... Read More

Nonprofit Links of the Week
  • Written by Jody Piland

5 Fund-Raising Questions for 2012   Even though the economy wasn’t great, 2011 was a decent year for fundraising. Charities will have to work even harder in 2012 if they want another successful year.  To help prepare for this upcoming year, take a look at The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s five fundraising questions for 2012.  ... Read More

Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
  • Written by Jody Piland

Facebook Timeline Covers To Spread Your Organization’s Brand? A good idea or not? Facebook has completed a new set of updates that now allow users to add a timeline “cover” to their page.  Nonprofits are using this new feature to help promote their cause. It is not yet known if this is a good idea... Read More

Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
  • Written by Jody Piland

The Info Donors Want from You Nowadays, donors are interested in more than just your mission statement. They want to know about your impact, financial information and your legitimacy. Make this information easier for supporters to access and you might see an increase in donations. Latest Survey Says People Plan to Donate More to Charity... Read More

Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
  • Written by Jody Piland

Latest Survey Says People Plan to Donate More to Charity this Holiday Season Even though our economy is down, the latest poll from the American Red Cross claims that 7 out of 10 Americans will donate more to charity this holiday season than they did last year. Many Americans believe that because the economy is... Read More

Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
  • Written by Jody Piland

Getting Up by Giving Back It’s amazing to see what life has in store for you. Check out how CreateAthon helped one person find their purpose. New research: How to reach your donors’ heads along with their hearts Studies show that most individual donors give money to their nonprofit of choice for emotional reasons. Hope... Read More

Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
  • Written by Jody Piland

The Formula for Powerful Nonprofit Thank Yous There are many ways to write a successful thank you card from your organization. If you want it to be very meaningful, try this formula from Kivi Leroux Miller. Powerful Nonprofit Thank You = Greeting Card + Progress Report + Invitation. 4 Things to Know When Planning a... Read More

CreateAthon: Flying High
  • Written by Jody Piland

To say that it’s been a big month for CreateAthon is an understatement. When CreateAthon officially became a 501(c)3 last month, we knew big things were coming. But, I don’t think anyone at Riggs Partners could honestly say they knew just how huge November would be. We’re only halfway through the month and CreateAthon has... Read More

CreateAthon: Nothing But Good
  • Written by Jody Piland

I’ve been fortunate in life to have the opportunity to work on projects that are highly meaningful. I spent 2010 working on the successful lieutenant governor’s campaign in South Carolina, an experience that was both enlightening and inspiring. It prepared me for many things in life, both good and bad. I witnessed candidates who truly... Read More

A Priceless Act
  • Written by Jody Piland

The response from this year’s CreateAthon has been incredible. I knew this program was special; I’ve seen the numbers. In its 14 years of life, more than 75 agencies in North America and Puerto Rico have participated, more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations have been helped, and over 2,750 projects valued in excess of $12 million... Read More