1. Fundraising

2. Why Raise Funds? American Legion Posts are Non-profit
Our national organization cannot fund local projects
Post funds are limited but the need for improvements and community involvement are far higher
It promotes Post unity
It promotes community awareness and breaks stereotypes
It helps drive membership

3. Where to Start
Review the Post, its surroundings, the community and take veterans’ suggestion's.
Decide on what the “Need” is - either on your own or by committee.
Repairs around the Post
A new playground in a local park
A ramp for a disabled veteran
A memorial for a fallen soldier who once lived in the local community

4. Post Support Start with gaining support from the Post
Form committee for the project/event
Choose a chairperson
Set a schedule with firm time frames
Assign tasks to everyone on the committee
Include non-members that are willing to help

5. Community Support Now get support from the Community.
Do you need any permits or Community approvals to accomplish the project/event?
Are there any other events happening in the Community that you need to schedule around?
What location can be used for the project/event?
- At the Post - At a Church
- At a local Park - At a local Restaurant

6. Financial Support Can the Post finance the project/event?
Solicit donations to fund the project/event.
Monetary
Consumables
Volunteers
Venues
Involve the entire Post and the community.
Engage news sources and social media to get the word out.
Send out targeted letters

7. Break Out Form a group of 8-10 people Design a project/event
Define the project/event
Establish a task lists with time lines
Establish a funding plan to accomplish the project/event
Establish a funding goal to reach and how the money will be used
Define your marketing plan for both before and after the project/event is completed

8. Simple Sample Letter
To all Auxiliary Officers and Members, On behalf of the American Legion Post 225 we want to thank you for your support and dedication towards our Homeless Veterans in the Detroit Metro Area. Your contributions have made a real difference in the lives of the Veterans by providing cold weather clothing and toiletries to displaced veterans in the greater Detroit Metro Area. We will be holding our first annual Homeless Veterans Banquet on October 28, The Banquet will be held : American Legion Post # N. Verlinden Ave. Lansing, MI The banquet will start with a Cash Bar at 5:00PM / banquet dinner to start at 7:00PM. Your participation at this outstanding event is greatly appreciated. Tickets are $25.00 person. We thank you in advance for your generosity by attending the banquet. ” Touching the Lives of Homeless Veterans ” is more than a slogan with the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion : it is our mission.

9. Questions ?
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