Fundraising Awareness: March 2010

If you’re looking for a cause to raise funds for, the month of March has a few National awareness campaigns that are always in need of your support.

Poison Prevention Week

United States, second only to motor vehicle crashes. This national awareness week is organized annually by a coalition of national organizations that work actively to prevent poisonings.

National Poison Prevention Week runs from March 15-21, 2010. Any poison control center in your area can help you participate in a poison prevention event, and poison prevention educators can be reached at their toll free number 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222. Their call centers provide specialized assistance with poisoning emergencies and answer questions about specific poisons and poison prevention.

If you plan to host a poison prevention event yourself, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has last year’s National Poison Prevention Week Event Planner available for review here.

Red Cross Month

March was officially declared Red Cross Month by order of a Presidential Proclamation signed by President Barack Obama, marking the 66th time the month of March was designated to honor this organization, starting with Franklin D Roosevelt in 1943.

Besides running your own fundraiser, other suggested methods to support The Red Cross are to contact your local chapter for information about getting involved, to find any local blood drive to donate to, and to follow the Red Cross on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and LinkedIn.

National Nutrition Month

March is also National Nutrition Month, the American Dietary Association's nutrition information campaign. The ADA promotes healthy eating by providing practical nutrition and physical activity tips throughout the month.

There are many ways to raise money for all of these good causes throughout the month and throughout the year. Let campaigning for a national cause serve you as an opportunity to raise awareness of your own group and its goals.