| Here is a listing of the news we would like to share including our infamous blog post announcements. To see older posts, please visit archives. |
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| January 25, 2012 |
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| January 13, 2012 |
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A Gift Wrapped in Confusion
from At the Intersection of Real Life & Business
Sometimes confusion is stressful, but sometimes it ends with a gift. In this post by Turnkey's CEO, VanHuss realizes the good. Wondering what this means? Read her “A Gift Wrapped in Confusion” post today! |
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| January 9, 2012 |
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| December 20 |
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Dear Nonprofit Leadership: Do As Santa Does!
If only every nonprofit leader knew how to be like Santa! His reindeer are fulfilled, his elves feel needed and appreciated, and Rudolph is making his life soooo easy.
Becky Lunders, the author of our new Nonprofit Tools post writes, “As we take time to reflect this holiday season and plan for the New Year, remember this: volunteer managers, like Santa, have to carry the sack, lead the pack, and keep (the volunteers) coming back!” Read “Dear Nonprofit Leadership: Do As Santa Does” to learn more.
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| December 19 |
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| December 14 |
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The Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference is so peachy we are co-sponsoring it.
Come join us! For a limited time only we have discounted conference passes. We promise, this is a must-attend event for those who use a walk, ride, or thon to raise money for their mission. We'd love to see you there!
Read our official notice: Turnkey Co-Sponsors 2012 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference. |
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| December 7 |
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RWRFC: A Retreat Your Nonprofit Staff Will Remember!
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
Ever attend a conference that really awakens your brain and motivates you to rock your nonprofit organization's world? Well, the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference is like that.
Turnkey Promotions Tools Author Katrina VanHuss agrees, and for a short time, she has discounted conference passes. Take your staff and make it a retreat to remember!
Read her post to learn why she loves this conference and then sign up.
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| November 30 |
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Discounted 2012 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference Passes Available
There is no better nonprofit staff retreat than the Run Walk Ride Conference! Turnkey Promotions will once again sponsor the event for 2012. This is a MUST attend for nonprofits who use a walk, ride, or special event to raise funds for their mission.
For a short time, we will have discounted conference passes. To learn more, visit Turnkey Promotions 2012 RWRFC post.
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| November 29 |
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A Heart of Another Kind, Not an Option
from At the Intersection of Real Life & Business
Five phone messages and one big realization later, author Katrina VanHuss vows, “I shall exceed, I shall exceed, I shall exceed.” An attitude of another kind towards fundraisers, clients, and donors is not an option. To learn more, read this blog by Turnkey Promotions.
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| November 9 |
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What Every Fundraiser Wants
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
Say what you mean, mean what you say. If only it were that simple in the incentive program business! Our data shows fundraiser words and actions don’t always agree. Turnkey’s CEO likens it to the mental games she plays with her teenager. It’s a cerebral chess match! So what does every fundraiser want? Here’s a hint: it’s what we all want. To find out, read “What Every Fundraiser Wants.”
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| November 3 |
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| November 1 |
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It's Never Too Early to Send Your Volunteers a Holiday Gift!
Carla says, "It’s never too early to think about holiday gifts for your most valued employees, volunteers, or clients. I highly recommend molded chocolate. Why? It will be remembered long after the gift is enjoyed. Trust me on this point darling: chocolate = happiness!"
Visit Carla's Hot Product Pick message or contact Carla@turnkeywow.com.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| October 27 |
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| October 25 |
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Reward Your Fundraisers with Branded Wearables
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
Fundraiser Extraordinaire Tracy Hale writes, “Our incentive program research shows that event participants/fundraisers are motivated by thank you gifts with your logo on it.”
Wearable items are the most encouraging, and this post includes a product idea that is perfect for use year round. Tracy also shares three tips to remember when choosing an item for your incentive program. To learn more, read “Reward Your Fundraisers with Branded Wearables.” |
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| October 19 |
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"Handicapped" and "Special Needs" Just Won't Do
from At the Intersection of Real Life & Business
In this post, Turnkey Promotions’ CEO writes of her special needs child, Anna: “Sometimes I think us calling the Annas of the world 'disabled' and 'handicapped' is like calling Mount Everest a big pile of rock in the way of getting to somewhere else.” To learn more, read Turnkey Promotions blog today.
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| October 18 |
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| September 21 |
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Is Giving Motivated by the Mission?
NEW ITEC donation activity analysis suggests other factors play a role.
Giving is motivated by the mission. Or is it? Our most recent nonprofit research shows that personal relationships are possibly a greater motivator, and when leveraged with the mission and marketed a certain way, donation levels dramatically increase.
To learn more, view this incentive program message from CEO, Katrina VanHuss. |
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| September 9 |
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Ready to Volunteer? Here Are Three Key Pieces of Advice.
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
I’ve often said volunteers are the glue that holds this world together, and I mean it! You give your time and energy to a cause … often without pay. You make the world a better place! As a regular volunteer myself I know about the rewards and pain of volunteering. So how do I choose which cause to support? Find out in my latest blog post: “Ready to Volunteer?”
-Becky Lunders, Volunteer and Nonprofit Consultant |
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| September 6 |
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| August 31 |
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Traveling Nonprofit Awareness. What Could Be Better?
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
This product travels around your community making it a relevant event reminder your staff or participant fundraisers will proudly display. To learn more, read this Turnkey Nonprofit Tools post by Tracy Hale, Turnkey's resident expert on products that work!
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| August 24 |
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| August 15 |
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Turnkey Promotions Releases Fourth Incentive Program Research Study Before National Conference
In Question: Do incentive programs motivate fundraisers
to ask friends and family for donations?
Turnkey Promotions announced today that it has published the fourth incentive program research paper in its Measuring Incentive Program Effectiveness Series. Here, Turnkey publishes the results for three separate fundraising events where direct-to-fundraiser communications and fundraising gifts were used to increase donor activity. The findings will be officially presented at the 2011 Blackbaud Nonprofit Technology Conference in October.
At the heart of it this paper answers this fundamental question: do incentive programs and ITECs motivate walk/run participants to ask friends and family for donations? And if so, how are donation levels impacted? To learn more, visit our offical research press release, better yet, download the research on Turnkey's Nonprofit Research site!
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| August 3 |
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Carla says, "I'm so much more dimensional than that!"
"You think I’m only about products, don’t you? Shame on you! You should know that I’m MUCH more complex and dimensional than that." What is Carla talking about? Find out! Visit Carla's Hot Pick tab on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page to learn more.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| August 2 |
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Four Words Volunteers Fear
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
What are the four words volunteers dread the most? Words that could signal total disorganization or worse… total sabotage?
This post written by Turnkey’s Volunteer Management Guru, Becky Lunders, will help you, the nonprofit leader, and you, the new volunteer, avoid the havoc these four simple words wreak. So what ARE these evil words? Find out, read Four Words Volunteers Fear -- the latest post to Turnkey's Nonprofit Tools blog! |
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| July 22 |
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IN THE NEWS
"U.S. Risks August Downgrade If No Deficit Progress, S&P Says."
"Heat Wave Settles in Over Virginia. Temperatures in the low 100's for the next few days."
YIKES! We need some relief. Here's and idea. What you say we all “rally” around these rally fans? (Aren’t we clever?) These 8” recyclable plastic fans will rally your party and help you stay cool too. What could be better? (Besides a resolution before August 2nd of course. )
These are products Fan RF8 and Fan RF8-005 on the Turnkey Logomall. Visit Turnkey’s logomall to learn more, or contact orders@turnkeywow.com to get a catalog today! |
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| July 21 |
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| July 18 |
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When Angry Birds Won't Do
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
In this post, Turnkey’s resident linguist Katrina VanHuss, writes: “My editor and marketing chick (minion of Satan) says every blog doesn't need to be deep and cause birth pains, that I should just write. I took that to mean it shouldn’t pain me. You, she wasn’t as concerned about.”
VanHuss turns quickly to one of her favorite topics: words. In a very Katrina-esque way she defines a few of her favorites… which of course are primarily made up and are laced with southern and mom-isms. Take a break from your day job and read “When Angry Birds Won't Do.” It's her latest post to her blog, At the Intersection of Life & Business. |
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| July 14 |
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Turnkey Fundraising Consulting Services Support of the Virginia War Memorial
We love to support Richmond events, and this one is TOP NOTCH. We are very pleased to report that we will be providing fundraising consulting services to the Virginia American Legion Riders Patriots' Tour. Money raised will support the Virginia War Memorial. It's a great event, for a great cause, and promises to bring 300 motorcyclists to our hometown. What could be better?
To learn more, please visit Patriots’ Tour Returns to Benefit the
Virginia War Memorial. |
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| July 11 |
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| July 6 |
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Swing Drive Your Data
Here is another idea straight from the Turnkey Logomall.
This is a great giveaway item for your next event. Put your own information on it or leave it blank. Whichever you choose, the recipient will appreciate this convenient method of data storage. This item is from the AZX Sport line. It comes in a variety of colors and data storage sizes.
Visit Turnkey’s logomall to learn more, or contact orders@turnkeywow.com to get a catalog today! |
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| June 23 |
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| June 16 |
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Turnkey Promotions' CEO to Present New Research at 2011 Blackbaud Conference
Fundraising technology and donor behavior research to be discussed.
Turnkey Promotions announced today that its CEO, Katrina VanHuss, will once again present at the Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits. This marks the second time VanHuss will speak at this prestigious event which is traditionally one of the largest nonprofit technology conferences in the world.
To learn more about her speaking engagement, read Turnkey's CEO to Present at 2011 Blackbaud Conference. |
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| June 15 |
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What’s square, waves, and makes a “cool” impression?
This recyclable plastic rally hand fan is a favorite at sporting events and pep rallies. It’s an ideal giveaway for a walk/run or school booster club fundraising event. Rain or shine, it’s sturdy and weatherproof.
You can find this item on Turnkey's Facebook page. Turnkey's Nonprofit Tools blog has lots of ideas to help you be the best nonprofit you can be too. Have you visited it yet? Take a look! |
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| June 8 |
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Race for the Cure Fundraising Tools
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
No matter if you are Racing for the Cure or walking or plunging for another cause, this post is for you! Here we share two fundraising products designed to help participants raise more money and have fun in the process. These products will boost event income and create a buzz in the community before and during event day.
So what are these magical items, and what is the best way to use them? Find out, read Race for the Cure Fundraising Tools -- our most recent Nonprofit Tools blog post. |
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| June 7 |
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| June 1 |
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Carla says, "Rainy days and Mondays never get me down!"
Here is a great gift idea for your volunteer staff... especially if your fundraising event is outdoors. What is it? Find out! Visit Carla's Hot Pick tab on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| May 26 |
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| May 24 |
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Shedding Joyful Tears for the Virginia Jaycees
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
Turnkey CEO, Katrina VanHuss writes, "The other weekend my daughter, Anna, and I were invited to speak to The Virginia Jaycees Hall of Fame Banquet. Admittedly, I thought the Jaycees were a bunch of suits. What I found was this cool, funky, diverse group of people who choose to party with each other while they do good in the community. There were tattoos, ties, tight dresses, black jackets, boots, backpacks, Blackberrys. They were diverse. And they were magnificent."
To learn more about her experience, please read At the Intersection of Life & Business.
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| May 17 |
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Turnkey Promotions CEO Speaks at the Camp Virginia Jaycee Hall of Fame Banquet
New to the Turnkey Promotions YouTube Channel
Turnkey Promotions’ CEO, Katrina VanHuss, gives an emotional and heartfelt speech with her daughter Anna during the Camp Virginia Jaycee Hall of Fame Banquet hosted by the Virginia Jaycees. Approximately 150 Jaycees from across the Commonwealth were in attendance including the National President for the US Jaycee, Joanie Cramer.
Watch this video on Turnkey Promotions YouTube channel. |
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| May 16 |
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| May 11 |
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Four Rules of Volunteer Management Every Kindergartner Knows
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
When you are in kindergarten you learn to share, say you’re sorry, have fun, and follow the buddy system. Savvy nonprofit management professionals know these basic principles also apply to managing volunteers. As Becky Lunders explains, “Imagine the impact we can make in the nonprofit world if we behave a little more like kindergarteners.”
This post talks in depth about how to apply these simple rules to help nonprofit staff volunteers feel good about the work they do and your organization. This post was inspired by All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum. To read more, visit Four Rules of Volunteer Management Every Kindergartner Knows. It's the latest post on Turnkey's Nonprofit Tools blog. |
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| May 10 |
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Turnkey's Relay For Life Mechanicsville, VA Team is Tops
Whohoot! We like to gush, is that OK? With the help of some mighty fine supporters our fundraising team is leading the pack with over $11,400 raised for the event on May 21. Check out the 2011 Mechanicsville Relay For Life website to see how we are doing! |
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| April 29 |
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Gas prices are making Carla feel so wine-y...
"Gas prices these days are sky rocketing! It’s making me feel wine-y. I need some encouragement or something to celebrate. How about you? Here is an idea that says, 'I celebrate you and all you do!'”
What is it? Find out! Visit Carla's Hot Pick tab on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| April 26 |
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Fulfilling dreams, one cabin at a time.
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
Turnkey CEO, Katrina VanHuss writes, "When an employee applies what she has learned while working for you and passionately embodies what your company is about, well, you gotta talk about that too; maybe even more so than the potty training milestone. I can’t help it. I’m such a proud mother."
To learn what she means, read Fill a Cabin of Dreams for the Virginia Jaycees. It's her most recent post on At the Intersection of Life & Business. |
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| April 14 |
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Turnkey Promotions Traumatizes Neighborhood
The first ever neighborhood scavenger hunt left cars stopped in the middle of the road (roadkill requirement), complete strangers forced to kiss (kissing requirement), store clerks fearing for their lives, and all kinds of other unruliness. Read all about it on Turnkey's Facebook page!
(Pictured here are the winners of the scavenger hunt: Ms. Whitney, Richie, and Ms. Christine. Way to go!) |
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| April 12 |
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Awareness That Lasts Long After the Event
Here is another great idea straight from the Turnkey Logomall.
Whether you watch or play the game yourself, a golf tournament is a great way to raise awareness or build team spirit for your organization or nonprofit.
A promotional magnet is a fantastic way to spread the word about your event. You can find out more about this item on our Turnkey's Facebook page or visit the Turnkey Logomall today! |
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| April 7 |
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| April 6 |
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Fundraising Incentive Programs: How Many is Too Many Product Choices?
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
Our last nonprofit incentive program question has launched on our sister blog site, Nonprofit Tools. It could be said to be our most controversial. For those folks like me who build incentive programs for nonprofits every day, the answer to THIS question in many ways represents the program’s fundamental philosophy.
Learn more, visit At the Intersection of Life & Business — a blog site by Turnkey Promotions' CEO, Katrina VanHuss. |
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| April 4 |
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Right on time and fashion forward!
Carla's recommendation this month is a great promotional giveaway for any event, but this product can also be cleverly disguised as a method to say "It’s time to fundraise" or "We’ve been watching you, and we think you are great!"
What is it? Find out! Visit Carla's Hot Pick tab on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| March 23 |
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Get Your Nonprofit Noticed on AOL
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
It’s not often the opportunity to get your message in front of 13 million folks comes along. And it’s also not often you are handed a free pass to a major nonprofit conference. Here is your chance, take it! ACT SOON.
To learn more, view Get Your Nonprofit Noticed... it's the latest blog post by Turnkey Promotions' CEO, Katrina VanHuss. |
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| March 22 |
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Turnkey Promotions Attends the 2011 AFP International Conference in Chicago
Turnkey Promotions' very own Tracy Hale is at the AFP International Conference in Chicago as we speak!
Tracy says, "I am here to learn about the challenges facing nonprofit fundraisers and identify areas where we can help overcome those challenges. I've learned that fundraisers and donors can be recruited and engaged in similar manners."
Find out what she has learned. You might be surprised. Visit our Fan Page AFP post.
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| March 14 |
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Nonprofit incentive Program Product Debate Continues
from Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog
Are you a nonprofit event manager in charge of a fundraising event? We are interested in your opinion about products for fundraiser incentive programs.
This post is the second of a series of blog articles examining what products are most appropriate within a nonprofit fundraising incentive program. This time we ask, which is better, a branded jacket or a Cuisinart bread maker? Leave a comment and get entered to win a great prize. Learn more by visiting Turnkey's Nonprofit Tools blog. |
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| March 3 |
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Walk or Run Fundraising Event Announcement
We specialize in fundraiser incentive programs, but we are always eager to share ideas to make events stand out. Here is a creative idea that could be a unique way to announce a walk or run fundraising event. It's great because it shows your "green side" as well. It’s a custom postcard with wildflower seeds attached.
We have lots of ideas about how to make your event successfu. Contact us today! |
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| March 1 |
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There's nothing like going natural darling... with eco-friendly products!
On April 22 of this year, millions of individuals, corporations, and governments across the world will pause to celebrate Earth Day. What better way to showcase your company’s commitment to Mother Earth than by buying and using green products?
Carla's Hot Pick tab features some great ideas. Check it out! It's on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| February 28 |
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| February 9 |
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Flavored Snow Cones or Just Good Planning?
Special Olympics Kentucky Spills the Beans
Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) may have discovered the perfect recipe for Polar Plunge event success, and it’s not a flavored snow cone. Thus far across all six Plunges scheduled this year, donations have increased on average 153% and participant online involvement has increased over 70%.
What's their secret? Find out! Read Special Olympics KY incentive program success story today.
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| February 7 |
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| February 1 |
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Workwear Works, For You and Your Brand
Get your brand out on the streets. Order workwear! Workwear is a great gift for employee recognition and work safety programs. Here is an item that has quality, durability, and reliability written all over it. What is it? Find out! Visit Carla's Hot Pick tab on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page today.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| January 26 |
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Building Organizational Capacity through Volunteers
from Turnkey's Nonprofit Tools blog
Is your nonprofit organization overwhelmed? Drowning in a sea of “needs doing”? You have a life raft. Use it! It’s your volunteer staff. In this post, Volunteer Management Guru Becky Lunders explains why you should inflate your volunteer staff count to keep your organization afloat. Listen up! It’s Nonprofit Survival 101, and it’s hot off the press on Turnkey Promotions’ Nonprofit Tools blog.
To find out more, read Building Organizational Capacity, it's the latest post on Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit blog. |
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| January 17 |
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Turnkey Promotions to Co-Sponsor 2011 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference Conference Promises to Educate and Entertain Fundraising Event Managers
Turnkey Promotions announced today that it will co-sponsor the 2011 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference (RWRFC) to be held March 1-2 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The conference supports thousands of nonprofit professionals who manage athletic event fundraising programs. To learn more, please read Turnkey's Run Walk Ride Conference news release.
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| January 6 |
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“Louis Vuitton You Ain’t.”
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
There’s power in finding great customer service in unexpected places. It can change perceptions! To find out what we mean, read “Louis Vuitton You Ain’t.” It’s the latest blog post by Turnkey's CEO.
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| January 4 |
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| December 21 |
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| December 20 |
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Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree!
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree,
How plastic are your fake branches!
Your boughs are… (miscellaneous shades of) green in summer’s clime
And I'll drink a bottle of wine at trimming time
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, how did you spawn new branches?
Take a holiday break for a giggle. Read Oh Christmas Tree! It’s the latest blog post by Turnkey's CEO.
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| December 8 |
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Make Volunteering Fashionable!
from Turnkey's Nonprofit Tools Blog
Tracy Hale is a fan to every nonprofit Event Manager she meets! In this blog post, she
talks about event tee shirts. Tees are a great way to showcase your nonprofit's event while gaining brand awareness. She shares some tips you should consider when you are ready to design and purchase your shirt, and she also suggests a creative twist to a traditional design that is sure to give your volunteers a warm and fuzzy feeling.
To find out more, read Make Volunteering FASHIONABLE, it's the latest post on Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Blog.
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| December 7 |
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It's time to recognize your employees!
They slave, they sell, they follow your every command… they deserve a little appreciation don’t you think? Carla has a great product idea for those special employees of yours. Check it out! Visit Carla's Hot Pick tab on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page to find out more.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| December 2 |
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Lilly's Story: A Perfect, Precious Gift
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
In this post VanHuss writes, "I have a daughter with Down Syndrome, autism, and type 1 diabetes. When I say that to people, they do a little half grimace, intake of breath with a hint of furrowed brow... all meant to convey: that’s a hard life for you, and how do you do it? Here is a story, as told by the daughter of an employee, that says it best."
During this season of reflection and giving thanks, we encourage you to share Lilly's story. It’s the latest post by Turnkey Promotions’ CEO, Katrina VanHuss.
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| November 30 |
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| November 23 |
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Turnkey Promotions Decides to Participate in the 21st Century
Cameo Appearance by Warehouse Cat Has Everyone Whispering Oscar Nomination
Turnkey Promotions announced today that YES, it has discovered and is now USING YouTube.
“I’ve read that over two billion videos are watched on YouTube each day,” declares Katrina VanHuss, CEO of Turnkey Promotions. “So, OK, we may be late adopters, but I like to be one of the last to join the party."
To learn more, please read Turnkey Decides to Participate or visit Turnkey Promotions’ YouTube Channel today.
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| November 22 |
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The Happy Redeemer - A Funny Nonprofit Incentive Program Video
In this video we witness our hero, Fred the Fundraiser, transform into Frankie-Oh-So-Fabulous. Complex emotions are eloquently crafted into a thoroughly engaging short film where motivation and dedication alter our hero into a fundraising SUPER STAR.
The plot includes a motorcycle, a magic jacket, a beautiful girl, and a guest appearance by our warehouse cat - it’s a true testament to the power of the product.
Whether you are a volunteer manager for a fundraising event or not, we think you’ll enjoy this comical video. Please watch and share this riveting incentive program video today; it's located on the Turnkey Promotions YouTube Channel.
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| November 15 |
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| November 10 |
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Turnkey Promotions to Present at Special Olympics National Conference
Inaugural Event for Development Executives Focuses on Best Practices
Turnkey Promotions announced today that CEO Katrina VanHuss will present at the Special Olympics U.S. Development Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Presenting with her will be Tracy Hale, Senior Account Manager for Turnkey.
This inaugural conference will bring high level development decision makers from across the United States to share and discuss new trends and best practices for fundraising.
To learn more, please read Turnkey's Special Olympics Development Conference announcement. |
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| November 9 |
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Turnkey Promotions’ Nonprofit Partner Bests Fundraising Goal
by More Than 50%
SOIA Cites Creative Use of Fundraiser Incentive Program As Key to Event’s Success
Turnkey Promotions announced today that its client, Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA), surpassed their Over the Edge event income goal by 53%. New techniques were incorporated to ensure success including the administration of a fundraiser recognition program administered by Turnkey Promotions.
To view this entire post, please visit Turnkey Promotions’ Special Olympics Iowa results news post.
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Trendy products to get your organization noticed...
Carla has three trendy product ideas to get your organization noticed, remembered, and cherished. Visit Carla's Hot Pick tab on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page to find out more!
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| November 5 |
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Think of us as your very own sassy Hallmark store…
Did you know we carry cards? Holiday cards, prepaid cards, card holders, note cards, gift cards, business cards, flash cards, postcards... you get the idea. In fact, it’s ok to think of us as your very own sassy Hallmark and print shop.
Our Logomall has great corporate or fundraiser gift ideas. Check it out! Visit the Turnkey Logomall today.
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| October 27 |
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How Fitting! TK Video Demonstrates Special Olympics Support
We recently created a Turnkeywow YouTube channel. One of the first videos we uploaded demonstrates our commitment to nonprofits... and well, our desire to send our CFO over a 25 story building. Is that so wrong?
Check out our channel and subscribe today! http://www.youtube.com/turnkeywow. |
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| October 26 |
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| October 25 |
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2010 Blackbaud Conference Incentive Program Presentation now available
Turnkey Promotions' CEO Katrina VanHuss presents incentive program information at one of the world’s largest nonprofit technology conferences.
Presenting with VanHuss was Sarah Oxford, Regional Program Manager for the Hydrocephalus Association.
The session explains:
- The elements of an income-triggered email campaign
- The effective design of an income-triggered email campaign
Other infrastructure necessary to run an effective incentive program (staff requirements, web work, etc.)
- Budgeting, including the expense-to-income ratios to expect for an incentive program
- The research behind the effectiveness of different products used as gifts, which also includes fundraiser decision-making research
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| October 20 |
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| October 14 |
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Turnkey Promotions’ CEO to Speak in WBENC Workshop
Best Practices for Successful Large Corporation Supplier Management to be Discussed
Turnkey Promotions announced today that CEO Katrina VanHuss will be speaking at the Prime Supplier and Second Tier Workshop sponsored by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The workshop will be held October 18 at the Capital One headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Presenting with her will be Beth Monroe, President of Justin Bradley.
Read our WBENC Workshop announcement for more information.
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| October 6 |
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Family Lessons
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
In the post, Turnkey Promotions’ CEO tells a tale about brother Ralph. Our hero, Ralph, with hair like Keith Cassidy, found little respect from the migrant workers employed on the farm. Oh, but there is yet another life lesson to be learned here. What is it? Find out! Read Family Lessons, by Katrina VanHuss. |
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| October 5 |
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| October 4 |
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Carla's October Product Pick is about your image ...
Carla says, "Think about it. Each day your brand is represented on your invoices, forms, labels, etc.
Like a good pair of shoes, it’s important these items look and function as they should. And of course I can help you with that my dear!"
To learn more, visit Carla's Hot Pick tab on Turnkey Promotions' Facebook Fan Page.
Carla's Picks are product specials offered for only a short period of time. The items are designed to get your organization noticed. And who doesn't want to get noticed? |
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| September 20 |
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Get Your Fundraisers Pumped Up!
Dear Nonprofits,
Ever feel like you’re on an athletic team that can’t afford warm-ups or matching uniforms? Yet you’re still expected to perform like a fully staffed and funded major league outfit? Don’t worry! Tracy, Turnkey’s Product Expert and Head Cheerleader for our Event Manager Division, knows your pain. Here is an idea she’s cooked up for you to get your fundraisers pumped up! It's Tracy's latest post on Turnkey Promotions’ Nonprofit Tools blog.
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| September 16 |
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Make It a Party to Remember!
*Brand Awareness Tip #101: Put your organization’s logo on the swag and make it a party to remember long after the chips and dip are gone.
It's tailgate party time and we have lots of items in the Turnkey Logomall to make a party GREAT. Coolers, beverage holders, bottle openers, chairs, blankets, mini footballs, food baskets, etc.
This cooler is one of our favorite party items. Like your organization, it’s a standout. The shape makes an impression and the collapsible design makes it oh so convenient to use. And, speaking of convenient, how about that attached bottle opener? Sweeeeet. This is item 1665 in our store. Search the Turnkey Logomall today for other party ideas or contact us at orders@turnkeywow.com. |
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| September 13 |
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“You’re Not Incurable, Just Naïve Is All.”
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
In this blog post, Turnkey Promotions' CEO Katrina VanHuss is caught up in the emotion of a national nonprofit program meeting where she reflects on the actions of the women warriors present who possess delicate smiles and southern charm.
Pull up a glass of sweet tea and read “You’re Not Incurable, Just Naïve Is All.”
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| August 24 |
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Life’s Greatest Shortcut to Happiness
from our Nonprofit Tools Blog
(www.turnkeywow.com/tools)
Imagine a hungry child. Imagine a burning building or a flooded street. Imagine seeing someone suffer from an "incurable disease." Now, imagine food for the hungry. Relief for the stricken. A cure the disease. Not too long ago you pictured yourself a hero… someone who could make a difference. It’s time to wallow in the joy of serving – it’s life’s greatest shortcut to happiness and the latest post by Turnkey Promotions’ CEO, Katrina VanHuss.
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| August 17 |
Volunteerism: It's A Social Thing
from the Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools Blog
(www.turnkeywow.com/tools)
When does the chore of painting become a community Paint Party? And yard work become Dad’s Night Out? When folks step outside of their self-imposed dividers and volunteer! The social escape can lead to lifelong friendships otherwise missed, as Turnkey Promotions' Consultant Becky Lunders has learned. Don’t miss out. Find a cause and volunteer today. But first, read the latest post to our nonprofit blog, Turnkeywow.com/Tools.
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| August 11 |
Don't Be Mentally Frumpy
Innovation. Creativity. Ideation. Do we really have to teach that? YES! Lesson #1 from a young coffee barista: Ideas are only crazy when positioned next to “It’s always been done that way.” Buzz killing a brainstorming session makes you un-fun and frumpy. Don’t be mentally frumpy, read this new blog post by Turnkey Promotions’ CEO, Katrina VanHuss. It's posted on the new Turnkey Promotions' Nonprofit Tools Blog. |
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| July 29 |
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| July 21 |
Turnkey Promotions’ CEO to Speak at Blackbaud Conference – One of the Largest Nonprofit Technology Conferences in the World
Turnkey Promotions announced today that its CEO, Katrina VanHuss, will present at the 2010 Blackbaud North American Conference for Nonprofits to be held October 20-22 in Washington, DC. Her topic will be “Increasing Incentive Program ROI with Email Campaigning.” Presenting with VanHuss will be Turnkey client Sarah Oxford, Regional Program Manager for the Hydrocephalus Association.
Read entire news post visit: Turnkey's Blackbaud Conference Announcement. |
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| July 20 |
Compare Your Nonprofit to Almost 500 Others
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
In this post, Turnkey Promotions' CEO urges her nonprofit clients to take note of organizations like Convio, Blackbaud, and Charity Dynamics who do a tremendous job of adding value to their services by offering additional research and information. The recently published Online Nonprofit Benchmark study by Convio is a great example.
Read this short blog post by visiting: Compare Your Nonprofit to Almost 500 Others. |
At the Intersection of Real Life & Business
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| July 8 |
Turnkey Promotions Announces Release of Third Nonprofit Fundraising Study
Reviewed: How one nonprofit used a grassroots fundraising approach to its capital campaign to realize nearly 200% over goal.
This is the third in a series of fundraiser incentive program research studies. In this study, Turnkey publishes the methods and results the nonprofit One Home Many Hopes used to gain almost 200% over fundraising goal for the Breaking Ground campaign; a campaign to raise funds for the nonprofit’s Kenyan orphans. This study is a follow up to the FirstGiving and Turnkey Promotions Webinar on the subject and offers a more in-depth analysis.
Read more....
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| July 7 |
Convenient Literalism
from At the Intersection of Life & Business
In this blog post, Turnkey Promotions CEO, Katrina VanHuss is taken aback by an email she received before entering her church. In it, the sender asks, “Why can't I own Canadians?” Oh but Reader take note! There is a lesson or two to be had here. Namely, convenient literalism can be dangerous, and bake sales just don’t work. Learn what other revelations materialize, read Convenient Literalism. |
At the Intersection of Real Life & Business
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| July 6 |
Webinar Now Available for Download!
Free Webinar: Learn how one nonprofit raised nearly 200% over goal
Join Free Webinar hosted by FirstGiving & Turnkey Promotions
During this 30 minute webinar, you will learn about a proven strategy that combines an online fundraising platform and a recognition/rewards program. Space is limited, sign up today!
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| June 24 |
| Turnkey Promotions CEO to Speak at AMA-Richmond Market Dialogue. |
CEO Katrina VanHuss will be speaking at the American Marketing Association – Richmond Market Dialogue event to be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. VanHuss will discuss methods for mobilizing organizational advocates to become fundraisers and demonstrate online fundraising platforms and strategies required to get money flowing through them. Read entire Turnkey Promotions AMA release. |
| June 22 |
Relax and Enjoy the Snacks
In this blog post, Turnkey Promotions CEO Katrina VanHuss takes a lesson from her special needs child, as she often does. Today’s lesson is learned from “the drama” of Communion with her daughter.
The revelation? There are a whole lotta ways to do right and maybe being “chillaxed” ain’t so bad. To learn more, read Relax and Enjoy the Snacks.
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| June 16 |
Enable your fundraisers! Learn how to release their inner hero.
Turnkey Promotions Fundraiser Extraordinaire and Product Expert, Tracy Hale, explains the power of tapping into a fundraiser's inner hero. The secret? Harness the Power of the Product. Make it something that will evoke inquiries and give the fundraiser a chance to tell his or her story. Enable your fundraisers, give 'em a cape! Read entire Turnkeywow/tools blog post.
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| June 9 |
Today I Saw a Car Crash.
In this blog post, Turnkey Promotions CEO Katrina VanHuss recalls what she witnessed after an emotional car crash scene.
The results reconfirm the author’s opinion of what nonprofits should ask FOR when soliciting the affection of donors and volunteers. To learn more, read Turnkey Promotions new blog post, Today, I Saw a Car Crash... |
At the Intersection of Real Life & Business |
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| June 8 |
| Turnkey Promotions Announces Partnership with Hydrocephalus Association. Turnkey to Provide Fundraiser Incentive Programs for Multiple Fundraising Events. |
“This will be the first time we will be working with HA and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to help them. I met volunteer Jennifer Bechard, a young lady who also has hydrocephalus, and I immediately and desperately wanted to work with the group,” says Turnkey Promotions President and CEO, Katrina VanHuss.
Read entire Turnkey Promotions news release. |
| May 27 |
| Turnkey Promotions Re-Approved as National Vendor for the American Cancer Society. |
| This marks the 5th year that Turnkey Promotions has attained this status with this prominent national health organization.
As a licensed national vendor, Turnkey Promotions is recognized as a preferred product and fundraising incentive program supplier. Read entire Turnkey Promotions ACS Vendor news release. |
| May 25 |
| Email message advice: Use caution, volkswagens ahead. |
| In this blog, Turnkey Promotions CEO Katrina VanHuss, compares writing a fundraising email campaign to grabbing the attention of her 12-year-old… you only have so long to get your point made.
Her advice stems from a doctors visit that ends in a punch in the arm – life’s events seem to inspire the author that way.
Whether you are a nonprofit organization or not, this thoughtful and informative post offers some great advice to keep in mind when addressing an audience electronically. Read Turnkey Promotions post, Email Message: Caution Volkswagen Ahead. |
| May 12 |
| Turnkey Promotions Announces Partnership with Hope In Motion Walk, Run & Ride. 100% of Donations Raised Support The Bennett Cancer Center. |
Turnkey Promotions, a Richmond-based promotions company specializing in nonprofit fundraising incentive programs, announced today that it will partner with the Stamford Hospital’s Hope In Motion Walk, Run & Ride event to benefit the Bennett Cancer Center. Read more. |
| May 6 |
| Learn how to cope with the dark side of nonprofit volunteer management. |
In this blog post, Becky Lunders, Turnkey Promotions Volunteer Management Guru and regular Turnkey consultant, follows up on her previous post: Free Marriage Advice for Volunteer Courtship & Ever-After Happiness. But this time, she is focused on the darker side of relationships. You know, when things go south, or you begin to feel, well, (gasp) married. Or even worse, you get dumped. Read I Got Dumped: The Dark Side of the Vounteer/Staff Relationships. |
| May 3 |
| We're in the Atlanta news! |
Well, not really, but one of our products made a debut on Atlanta’s 11Alive Mugs in the Morning spot. View this great ACS Relay For Life Birthday Mug and video on Turnkey Promotions Facebook Fan Page. |
| April 19 |
| Turnkey Promotions Becomes WBE Certified. Rigorous Certification Confirms That Yes, Turnkey CEO Katrina VanHuss Is a Chick. |
Turnkey Promotions, a Richmond-based promotions company specializing in nonprofit fundraising, announced today that it is now recognized by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). (Read Turnkey Becomes WBE Certified.) |
| April 14 |
| We're giving free marriage advice to nonprofits! To find out more, read the latest Turnkey Promotions Nonprofit Tools blog post. |
| In this blog post, Becky Lunders, Turnkey Promotions Volunteer Management Guru and regular Turnkey consultant, compares
volunteer recruiting to prospecting and courtship of Mr. Right. And volunteer retention? It’s just like marriage.
If you are a volunteer manager or a person who needs a little dating advice from a gal who is in the know, read Free Marriage Advice for Volunteer Courtship & Ever-After Happiness. |
| March 31 |
| How to Use Nonprofit Volunteers |
| In this blog post, Turnkey Promotions CEO Katrina VanHuss shares her observations on how nonprofit event volunteers are used, and she writes, "If a nonprofit is not using volunteer brains in addition to volunteer brawn and fundraising influence, this could mean the nonprofit has lost its way." Learn how to remedy this pitfall to ensure your nonprofit organization and fundraising event are they best they can be. Read How to Use Nonprofit Volunteers. |
| March 16 |
Is Your Online Store for Your Donors or Fundraisers? Be Careful How You Answer
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In this blog post, Turnkey Promotions' CEO, Katrina VanHuss, clarifies the difference between a donor-focused online store and one targeted towards volunteers. Which is better for brand management and increasing mission dollars? Which has visitors saying “Hey, I'd love to finance this portion of your marketing budget by buying this stuff myself"? Find out, read Turnkey Promotions most recent blog post.
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| March 8 |
How to retain nonprofit volunteers who are so critical to your mission's success.
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In this blog post, Becky Lunders, Turnkey Promotions' Volunteer Management Guru for the nonprofit sector, discusses how to retain the volunteers who are so critical to the mission's success. Find advice about building relationships, understanding motivations, and showing appreciation. View How to Retain Nonprofit Staff Volunteers blog post. It's part of Turnkey Promotions' newest blog aimed to bring smaller nonprofits big nonprofit strategies. |
| February 24 |
| Special Needs Team Runs Fast Break on Societal Norms |
In this blog post, Katrina VanHuss, CEO of Turnkey Promotions and mother to Anna, her special needs child, recounts Anna's high school basketball game in a humorous and touching way. She describes on and off court moments between players, coaches, and her "normal son" in a way that warms the heart and confirms, what VanHuss seeks to celebrate, changing societal norms. Read Turnkey's Special Needs Team Runs Fast Break blog post. |
| February 24 |
| New to fundraising? No worries. Read What Every Newbie (And Not So New) Fundraiser Should Know |
Guest blogger Kristy Hall of Universal Synergy Group gives nonprofit organizations nine essential tips to help you get started. View her post on Turnkey Promotions' newest blog site aimed to educate fundraisers, www.turnkeywowtools.wordpress.com. |
| February 16 |
| New nonprofit incentive program video just released |
| View Super Series video: Nonprofit Fundraising, Incentive Campaigns Part II - Benefits and Risks. |
| February 11 |
| Cheesy Movies and What Should Be Obvious To Nonprofits |
| In this post, Turnkey CEO writes: "Sometimes we make things too hard, too complex. And sometimes nonprofits do too. I’ve learned that often the obvious and overt work really well." Read more of Cheesy Movies and What Should Be Obvious To Nonprofits. |
| February 11 |
| Want to learn about nonprofit fundraising incentive campaigns? |
| View the latest Nonprofit Super Series YouTube Video titled Nonprofit Fundraising, Incentive Campaigns Part I |
| February 8 |
| Sometimes I Forget the Power of the Nonprofit Tee Shirt |
| In this post, Turnkey CEO writes: " The power of a tee shirt. Sometimes I forget…
I print tee shirts for nonprofits around the country. I also live with a developmentally disabled person, my daughter. When the local Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) asks for a donation of printed tees, ... (read more). |
| February 2 |
| Turnkey Featured in YouTube Video Case Study How a Small Nonprofit Raised $205,000 in One Month |
| The Turnkey Promotions and One Home Many Hopes campaign strategy is discussed in YouTube video: Case Study of One Home Many Hopes: How a Small Nonprofit Raised $205,000 in One Month. The video was
produced by Nonprofit Super Series. Suggested read: OHMH Blows Fundraising Goal Out of Water. |
| January 29 |
| A Victory Dance for Online Communities - Nonprofits Take Note |
| In this blog post, Turnkey Promotions' CEO writes: "Community apparently has an ebb and flow.
When I was young and lived in the rural Virginia countryside, I knew that even though houses were at least a quarter mile apart, someone was always
watching and would report my ... (read more). |
| January 22 |
| Call for Nonprofit Research Participants for Fungible Study |
In this blog post, Turnkey Promotions' CEO writes: "Fungible. Who knew that my life would include a word like that? And that it would be important to me? But as a nonprofit enabler, it is. Too bad spell check picks it up 100% of the time. But it is a word…with nothing to do with toe jam." Read more.
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| January 19 |
| Call for NPO (Nonprofit Organization) Research Participants |
Turnkey Promotions, a Richmond-based promotions company specializing in nonprofit fundraising, announced today that Dr. Victoria Shaffer of Wichita State University and Katrina VanHuss of Turnkey Promotions are currently seeking up to 20 nonprofit organizations (NPOs) to participate... (read more).
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| January 13 |
| Torture By Tee Shirt Committee |
| In this blog post, Turnkey Promotion CEO writes: "What’s the job that everyone wants to do, is destined to disappoint most, and can tear a fundraising event apart? (Cue ominous bass drum…) Tee Shirt Design Committee Member. The line for this, and similar committees, is long." Read more. |
| January 5 |
| Turnkey’s Online Campaign Partner Blows Fundraising Goal Out of the Water
Kenyan Organization Exceeds Goal by Nearly 90%. |
Turnkey Promotions, a Richmond-based promotions company specializing in nonprofit fundraising, announced its first virtual campaign partner, One Home Many Hopes, has exceeded its fundraising goal by nearly 90%; an accomplishment unheard of in today’s economic climate. Read more.
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