Fundraising Fundamentals Or how to squeeze blood from a turnip!

Let’s take a survey How many people love to fund raise? Why did you come to this session?

Tips for Successful Fundraising 1. Knowing Why 2. Choosing the Right Fundraiser 3. Organization 4. Teamwork 5. Action and Follow Through

Step 1: WHY? What do you need to raise money for?

Raise money for a higher purpose Use a percentage of the fund raiser for a service project: –Adopt a family –Donate to a cause –Scholarship

Type of Fundraiser choosing the right fundraiser Which one is right for your group? Most profitable given your resources Match your needs, community and cause What will resonate with volunteers?

Is it consistent with your value system? Don’t sell products you don’t believe in. (no donuts for us!)

suggestions Sale of goods Candy, wrapping paper, tickets Greeting cards that students design Car wash, lawn work or other services Raffles and online auctions Unique books, curricula or other professional products Commemorative bricks, tiles

On second thought…. What has your group tried? Did it work? Why or why not?

Reflection Given your past experiences, which aspect of organizing a fund raiser tripped you up? Which do you think is most important going forward?

Timelines & Organization Start with event date and work backwards. List all major and minor details that need to be done. Set deadlines when they need to be accomplished. Organize into committees and delegate responsibility.

Fundraising checklist Use the one in packet, or your own

Fundraising 20 questions When your students come to you with their schemes, bring them back to reality with this list of questions!

Its not all about the money Fundraising can also be a learning experience! How-let’s talk about it!

More tips: Get permission from your administration Keep careful records Follow the policies of your school Don’t leave money around!

Great Teams Need Leadership Clear Expectations Defined roles Communication How Frequency Tone

Action and Follow Through Volunteer support Keep up energy: timeline Thank your donors Celebrate!

Reflection-part of the process Survey or meet to discuss and record What worked & didn’t work Do it while its fresh How to expand next year?

Celebrate! Write your thank you’s. Create certificates for the hard workers on the committee!

Fundraisers $$$$

Sold at Deca Events with friends In Cafeteria with Santa, or school mascot, etc.

School Store Born in a janitor’s closet - our store sells a ton of spiritwear, and… “our dirty little secret!” Use principal’s newsletter for Christmas present order form

Frappuccino Fridays! aaaah Students deliver to teachers, who have prepaid and preordered on Friday mornings.

Sexiest Legs on the Football Team In Cafeteria, students pay $2.00 to vote for their favorite pair!

Cookie Diva Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies – 2 for $1.00

Green Street Parking Elementary school located in historic Annapolis. On weekends, parking lot is used as fundraiser. Students give ticket to go on windshield for the price of $ Organized on the board level. Disbursement come from the board twice a year.

Fund-Raising Smarts! Basic Training