Donating Your Artwork — Makes Sense or No Cents?
December 17, 2007
This article explores the topic of donating work for fundraisers or charity groups. At first glance, you may wonder how giving away your work for free can make you money! Well, it may make more sense “and cents” than you might think! And it doesn’t apply just to artists…. any artist, artisan or crafter, any one with a product, could benefit from this. We polled some artists, artisans and crafters who do donate to fundraisers to get some “real world” experience on this subject. There are 3 major reasons why to donate your artwork: 1 — Advertising — to generally... Read more »
Five Easy Ways to Market Your Craft Business Through Donations
November 6, 2007
Are you an experienced craftsperson who is looking to increase your public presence? Consider donating some of your crafts to a local nonprofit agency or local charity. Not only will this allow you to network and make important contacts, you’ll also be making a difference where it really counts and strengthening your bonds to the community. Here are five easy ways to get involved: 1. Find a cause you have a passion for. Simply stated, passion cannot be faked. You must choose a nonprofit charity that you really care about, and for which you would be willing to work for with no thought of compensation.... Read more »
