Posts by Amanda Charbonneau
Gina Colorio
Hi, I’m Gina! By the time I was 18, I had profound deafness in my left ear. My hearing loss continued to increase over the course of my life, and…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Fundraising
There are many creative ways to fundraise during Valentine’s Day! Here are a few suggestions.
Read MoreNEADS Matching Funds
NEADS is committed to helping each client reach their fundraising goal. We employ many methods to make this happen, one of which is offering matching funds days solely to clients.…
Read MoreCivic Organizations
Many clients run into an after-the-holidays fundraising slump this time of year. Clients and donors are often worn out which makes January a slow month for donations. While this can…
Read MoreQR Codes
As a client fundraiser, you spend a lot of time trying to direct people to your NEADS fundraising page. A way to make this easier is by creating a QR…
Read MoreFundraising Letters
Fundraising letters can help you reach a large number of potential donors, and they are a great opportunity to tell your story and connect with your prospective donors. The key…
Read MoreFundraising Letter Template
Service Dog clients are welcome to use this template to author their own fundraising letters. Sample-fundraising-letter-Word (1)
Read MoreMichelle LaGrave
I grew up in Connecticut an active child. By the time I was in my early 40s, though, all that began to change. I suddenly went from easily marching a…
Read MoreShulamit Dove
Welcome to my fundraising page and thank you for taking the time to read my story. At 1 month old, I contracted meningitis and as a result, lost hearing in…
Read MoreChristine Schneider
Hi, I’m Christine! I had meningitis as a child which resulted in total loss of hearing in my left ear, and partial loss in right ear. I’ve also been recently…
Read MoreDonations as Gifts
Each holiday season, NEADS receives donations from people who donate as a gift in honor of someone special. The honoree receives a holiday card from NEADS along with a notification…
Read MoreDesiree Forte
My journey with NEADS began over 10 years ago when I was matched with my furry other half, Kharma, in 2012. She has been an amazing part of my life…
Read MoreBlair Wood
Hey! My name is Blair, and I’m 15 years old. I have partnered with NEADS to receive a service dog for hearing, and I am SO. EXCITED. I was really…
Read MoreHoliday Fundraising
The holidays are fast approaching and that means it’s the perfect time to fundraise! This is a fantastic time of year to tap into the seasonal spirit and have some…
Read MoreMaking the Ask
Over the years, I’ve spoken to many clients about what they found the most difficult part of fundraising to be. Almost everyone gives me the same answer – discomfort around…
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