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Sample Letter – Asking for Donations
Businesses get many requests for donations. Stand out from the rest by using our professional letter template and increase your chances of success.
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The Ultimate Venue Checklist
Picking the perfect venue for your next fundraiser isn't easy. Download our 'Ultimate Venue Checklist' to take the guess work out.
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Bunnings Sausage Sizzle ‘Application Letter Template’
Are you ready to cook some sausages to raise funds for your not for profit? Start here with our customisable Bunnings sausage sizzle 'Application Letter Template'.
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Silent Auction Bid Sheets
You need to ensure you have a great bidding sheet for your fundraising auction. Download our customisable bidding sheet here.
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Silent Auctions – The Quiet Achievers
All you need to know about Silent Auctions.
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Run the Bar to Crush your Event’s Fundraising Goal
It's no secret that running the bar at your fundraiser will help skyrocket your profits. Enjoy our article to make sure you have all the essentials covered.
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Choosing the Perfect Venue for your next Fundraiser
This article will guide you through one of the most critical components when organising an event and that is finding the perfect venue.
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Best Trivia Tie Breaker for Fundraising Events
Prepare for situations where teams finish on equal points. It is important to decide which tie breaker method you will use to separate them and have it up your sleeve if required.
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Caution! Campaign Images can Make or Break your Fundraiser
Images of happy faces or sad faces - which works best to maximise your fundraising efforts?
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50/50 Raffles……..Easy as!
There are many types of raffles, but the 50/50 Raffle has to be the easiest and most versatile of them all.
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6 Steps for a Great Golf Fundraising Day
Golf, what an amazing game to build a fundraiser around. Get our go to tips to make sure your next Golf Fundraising Day is a huge success.
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Committee Meeting Invite – Email Template
Download our Committee Meeting Invite - Email Template. This meeting invite sets clear expectations for how the meeting will be run and what needs to be completed beforehand.
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Why we exist
There are over 500 000 not-for-profit groups in Australia, all bringing amazing benefits to their communities. Our schools are served by generous P&C associations, helping improve the education of our children. Countless sports and leisure groups connect us socially, providing avenues for growth and fulfilment. And where would we be without our compassionate charities who work tirelessly to enrich the lives of those less fortunate and affect great change in our world?
It is very rewarding work, but not without its challenges. The extent to which these groups are able to fulfil their purpose is highly dependent on the capability of their volunteers and their ability to raise funds.
This is where Bolsta come in! We live in this space and have all done so since 1995. Our mission is to develop and inspire the growth of exceptional fundraisers and highly effective volunteers. Our impact will enable organisations to extend their reach and amplify the great work they do.
We accomplish this by:
WHO we are
Zlatko Manovski
Director
Craig Franklin
Director
Sash Neser
Director
