Red Bow White Box

06/19/2013

It is great to see award winning film maker Jeff Stewart here on Red Bow White Box with his project to film the "Trenton Makes Bridge" scene for The Reunion

03/10/2013

A New twist on an old idea... The Wedding Registry

A major decision any bride must make is the choice of registry they will offer to their family and friends. Major retailers offer wedding registries that hock their wares from their established sto...

03/10/2013

A continuing series on fund raising...

Honesty and Integrity When running a campaign, understand that people are giving you their hard earned money to give you an opportunity to build a dream. Their thoughtful contributions give you pos...

03/06/2013

A continuing series on the art of fund raising.

So your project campaign has come to a close. Whether you make your goal or still have a ways to go, this is not the end. Your Commitment to Your Backers Answer any and all questions that are pose...

03/03/2013

The RBWB fund raising overview blog. A way to begin you to approach your fund raising idea for your project and offer a foundation to build upon. More to come....

Although other sites demand a time frame to complete your project, Red Bow White Box does not. We understand that there is a need to have a campaign that compliments a homepage and helps people d...

03/03/2013

Additional thoughts about fund raising....

Fund raising can create doubt. Fund raising can be frustrating. Fund raising can cause self conscious attitudes and self worth worries. Fund raising can test relationships and make you question the...

02/28/2013

Please check out the Red Bow White Box fund raising blog. Tips, how to start, things to think about... share it if you find it helpful.

10 Things to think about when fund raising: People associate you with your campaign. If they think positively of you, they will think positively of your site. Generosity is not a well thought out p...

02/27/2013

From my continuing series on fund raising... Lots to think about and yes, it is a marathon.

What to Use to Promote Your Contribution Page Don't limit yourself to one way of promotion. Today's technology is varied and each tool provides immense possibility. Do not be limited to just the co...

02/26/2013

More thoughts on the art of fund raising.

How Do You Promote, Thank and Follow Up (without being annoying?) The only thing more important than honesty and trust when actively running a campaign is the Thank You! The Thank You serves a dual...

02/26/2013

My continuing series on the art of fund raising. Check it out!

An Effective Campaign Once you have these categories broken down (the Seed, the Root, the Trunk and the Branches), start contacting you Seed group and collect a base. Do not just send out an email ...

02/25/2013

A continuing series on the process of fund raising. Check it out, pass it on or just let me know what you think.

A very important action to do before you send out ANYTHING is to test your site. Test that PayPal is working. Here are some helpful hints to ensure your PayPal is working: To receive payments, your...

02/25/2013

A continuing series on the process of fund raising. Check it out, pass it on or just let me know what you think.

Plot It Out A successful campaign takes a bit of thought. Sure once your campaign home page is ready you cold email a bunch of people, but remember, a thoughtful campaign increases the possibility...