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Whether we are building a new Website, taking over the management of an existing one, creating custom graphics, or designing training - the Corfun Process is the same. We are focused on finding out your needs and meeting them in the best and most economical fashion.

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Services at a Glance
  • Custom Website Design

    We build Websites for businesses and non-profits of all sizes. Regardless of your needs, we have the expertise to meet them rapidly and for a budget your company can afford!

    Whether you are looking for an eCommerce site to sell goods and services, a simple business site, a complex social network, or anything in between - CorFun has the expertise to make your project a reality!

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  • Mobile Text Marketing

    Imagine sending messages to your current or prospective clients - and they receive them no matter where they are or what they are doing.

    Imagine customers seeing your ads on TV or billboards and being able to immediately reach out to you for more information.

    Mobile Text Marketing Solutions from CorFun can deliver all that, plus a whole lot more.

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  • Joomla Training

    Content Management Systems are hot, and Joomla is the hottest. Why?

    Because Joomla enables you to have all the power of an expensive Web system, but at a price you can afford.

    Need to learn all about Joomla from an expert?

    CorFun offers an extensive array of in-person or remote training to meet your needs!

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  • Website Management

    Is your site powered by Joomla or some other content management system? Did you build your own site, or contract it, and then found yourself needing help and support to take it to the next level of success?

    We can give you all the support you need to make the most of your Web investment. Complete management, extended support, or something in between - CorFun can help!

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  • Custom Graphics

    Need a banner, buttons, or graphics for your Website? Our graphic artists are experts at brand creation and Website aesthetics.

    We have competitive rates on all graphic services and can provide them either stand-alone, or as part of a larger project.

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  • Other Web Applications

    Modern businesses and non-profits find themselves needing a wide variety of software to support business operations. Much of this software needs to run on a server to be accessible to multiple employees.

    Corfun can provide you with these great tools to help take your business to the next level.

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Web Tech Advisor

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The Pros and Cons of PayPal

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Press Releases

Announcing New Hope Oils and Quickbooks Integration with Virtuemart

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Announcing a New Force in Commentary and Analysis on the Web

CorFun.com is pleased to announce the launch of The National Intelligence, by...
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True Love Waits

CorFun Inc. is pleased to announce its support for the True Love Waits...
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Paradise Found!

Paradise Music, a publisher of music for the harp, recently announced the...
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CorFun Wholesale Store Goes Mass Market

CorFun today opened it’s Wholesale Store to small orders. Previously, the...
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Case Studies

Paradise Music Goes From Simple Store to Online Community

Maryjean Zarick just wanted a simple Website to sell books. Little did she realize how fully she’d come to use the power of the Joomla site she was getting.
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Finding a Professional Fundraising Company PDF Print E-mail
finding.jpgSelecting the right fundraising company is a critical step toward your program's success. In some areas, dozens of companies offer myriad fundraising products and services. Though the competition may create certain advantages for the fundraising organizer, it also increases the need to completely evaluate a company before choosing a program. It is a good idea to pare the list of candidates down to two or three companies before scheduling appointments to allow ample time for thorough interviews. Service is a critical consideration when evaluating a company. Let the company explain what they will do to make your fundraiser a success and, importantly, make your job easier. Allow companies to demonstrate their expertise and professionalism. To help you and the company determine what services will be critical to the program's success, discuss up front your financial goals and the number of volunteers you can count on for help. Armed with answers to the following questions, fundraising sponsors can make solid decisions for their group:

How long has the company (and the company's representative) been in the product fundraising business? Company size and program mechanics are less important than financial stability, experience and reputation.

What value-added services does the company offer, and how much do these services cost (such as assistance to volunteers, communicating with parents,and custom packing)?

How will the company tailor its program to fit your organization's needs?

How is safety addressed in the program? Does the company discourage door-to-door sales? Will children be encouraged to focus their efforts on family,close neighbors and friends? Will adult supervision be stressed? How will these points be communicated to children? Parents?

Are teachers encouraged to take advantage of the educational elements (such as oral presentation and math) of the fundraising program? If so, how?

Does the company comply with state sales and use tax laws and understand how these laws impact your program?

What is the company's order turnaround time? How are products shipped and delivered, and how will this impact the fundraising organizer?

How responsive will the company/representative be should problems arise?

What is the company's policy if your group receives damaged products? Are returns accepted?

How does the company handle back orders or substitutions?

Establishing Trust

Ask for and check references (e.g., other groups, parents, school administrators). Find out if the company delivers on promises. Did their programs generally meet, exceed or fall short of expectations?

The personal relationship between the organizer and the company is critical. Because the organization's reputation is at stake, fundraising coordinators must be able to completely trust the company and know that it will operate with integrity and high ethical standards.

Also important is how the volunteers perceive the company and its representative. Is the representative sincere? Does he or she take a personal interest in the group's goals and concerns? Does the person really believe in the products and services offered? Volunteers will respond best to individuals they trust, admire and respect.
 
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