I recieved a press release this week that I would like to share with you. Newspapers are always looking for photo ops and this would be a great idea for your nonprofit's newsletter too. And a picture of your donor presenting the "Big Check" to a representative of your group always makes a great thank-you gift!

If your organization is involved with Corporate / Business donations... then one of our large, full color presentation checks is a great way to thank your significant or special donors. If your company is making the donation, a Big Check is a classic photo opportunity and a cost effective and memorable way to highlight your event.

We are the #1 provider of "Big Checks" on the Internet. We can work with you to provide a high quality presentation check customized with your logo or design. We have shipped checks to all 50 states and to many countries all over the world. Business and organizations,both large and small, have benefited from using a 'Big Check" in their presentation.

Our most popular check is 22" x 44", full color, customized with your logo, on sturdy and durable PVC for $83, plus shipping costs. You can use a dry erase marker to fill in the information, so the check can be used over and over to benefit you and your organization....or we can fill in all the information for you.

Our team would welcome the opportunity to work with you. If you would like to see examples and learn more about how "Big Checks" can benefit you, your organization and your donors and/or clients, visit our website (http://www.print-art-etc.com/big_check.html) or give us a call at 1-800-799-7436 or drop us an email: info@print-art-etc.com. We look forward to working with you.......

Staples, the big box office supply chain, provides charitable donations to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations engaged in educational and youth–focused projects and events.

All requests are submitted to and evaluated by your local Staples store and decisions are made at the discretion of store management. If your organization fits within their focus area you may be eligable for In-Kind Product Donations and We Care Gift Cards.

Visit the Staples website for more information: http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/about/soul/localgiving.html.

Have you ever struggled to understand a term used in the nonprofit world? Or wondered what an acronym meant?

The Association of Fundraising Professionals has taken the time to compile a wonderful reference dictionary for all of us nonprofit professionals. And it's free too!

Head on over to their website and download your own copy- http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=11947&folder_id=2205

Do you have an idea for a fundraising product for kids but didn't know where to go with it? Well, this may be just what you've been hoping for.

Ruckus Nation is a contest from HopeLab that is looking for great fundraising product ideas that will increase physical activity among middle-school-aged kids (aged 11-14). Anyone can compete and there are four prize categories.

Product ideas for:

• Middle School/Junior High School
• High School
• College/University
• All others