1. Kimberly Biggerstaff kimgator5747@sbcglobal.net
FUNDRAISING
Kimberly Biggerstaff
Why do we need to raise money

2. What we will discuss Steps to Holding a Fundraiser
Examples of Fundraisers
Legal/TABC
Resources
Steps
Examples
Legal Issues and TABC
Resources

3. Steps Form a ___________ Decide what the funds are for and _________
Brainstorm ideas
Public Relations (______)
Form a committee
Plan ahead, make a written, detailed plan.
…what is our goal. Are you raising money to send students to Boys or Girls State, Scholarships, a donation to a school or hospital?
Brainstorm ideas. Ask audience for ideas. Take into consideration who you are requesting funds from? What appeals to your supporters? Do you live in a rural area or urban area? Why does this matter? What kind of facilities do we need, if any?
PR (before)…Flyers, s

4. Steps Form a Committee Decide what the funds are for and _________
Brainstorm ideas
Public Relations (______)
Form a committee
Plan ahead, make a written, detailed plan.
…what is our goal. Are you raising money to send students to Boys or Girls State, Scholarships, a donation to a school or hospital?
Brainstorm ideas. Ask audience for ideas. Take into consideration who you are requesting funds from? What appeals to your supporters? Do you live in a rural area or urban area? Why does this matter? What kind of facilities do we need, if any?
PR (before)…Flyers, s

5. Steps
Form a Committee
Decide what the funds are for and what your goal is
Brainstorm ideas
Public Relations (______)
Form a committee
Plan ahead, make a written, detailed plan.
…what is our goal. Are you raising money to send students to Boys or Girls State, Scholarships, a donation to a school or hospital?
Brainstorm ideas. Ask audience for ideas. Take into consideration who you are requesting funds from? What appeals to your supporters? Do you live in a rural area or urban area? Why does this matter? What kind of facilities do we need, if any?
PR (before)…Flyers, s

6. Steps
Form a Committee
Decide what the funds are for and what your goal is
Brainstorm ideas
Public Relations (before the event)
Form a committee
Plan ahead, make a written, detailed plan.
…what is our goal. Are you raising money to send students to Boys or Girls State, Scholarships, a donation to a school or hospital?
Brainstorm ideas. Ask audience for ideas. Take into consideration who you are requesting funds from? What appeals to your supporters? Do you live in a rural area or urban area? Why does this matter? What kind of facilities do we need, if any?
PR (before)…Flyers, s

7. Steps (cont’d) Ticket prices Plan the event Speakers Attendees
Follow-up/_____ ______ (______)
After Action Report
Prices based on type of event and your goal. (Raffle a weapon) Certain # of tickets at fixed price.
Plan the event-location, food and beverages, parking, dress.
Speakers depend on the event. Military, local government officials, civic and community leaders, etc.
Attendees-phone calls, mailed invitations, s, flyers, etc. Harder to say “no” in person.
Follow-up/Public Relations (after). Thank you. Written, in person, certificate and photo. Send to newspapers/local media.
After Action Report: After your event sit down and discuss whether or not it was successful. Why or why not? What could you do differently to improve? Write it down for future reference.

8. Steps (cont’d) Ticket prices Plan the event Speakers Attendees
Follow-up/Public Relations (after event)
After Action Report
Prices based on type of event and your goal. (Raffle a weapon) Certain # of tickets at fixed price.
Plan the event-location, food and beverages, parking, dress.
Speakers depend on the event. Military, local government officials, civic and community leaders, etc.
Attendees-phone calls, mailed invitations, s, flyers, etc. Harder to say “no” in person.
Follow-up/Public Relations (after). Thank you. Written, in person, certificate and photo. Send to newspapers/local media.
After Action Report: After your event sit down and discuss whether or not it was successful. Why or why not? What could you do differently to improve? Write it down for future reference.

9. Examples of Fundraisers
50-50 Drawing
Cookbook
Poker Run
Raffle
Silent Auction
Sponsor a Golf Tournament
Chili Cook-off
Coupon Books
Rummage Sale
Birdies for Charity through The Shell Houston Open
Ask audience for other examples.

10. Other Opportunities Grants – Corporations & Foundations
Rotary/Lions Clubs – Presentations
Local Businesses
Sponsorships
Political Campaigns
Individual Giving
More…
Here are some examples of other opportunities to get funds.
Be sure to tell potential donors why they should give to the Legion, the great things we do for the community.
Individuals can leave a bequest in their will, name the Legion the beneficiary of insurance policy or retirement account

11. Key Items to Remember
Audience: Who are you asking? Where do you live? Rural vs. Urban. You know what can work in your area. A $100 plate, black tie gala may work in Houston, but maybe not in Crockett.
Budget: How much money are you willing to spend to have your fundraiser?
Goal: How much money are you trying to raise?

12. Keys To Success A committed Post Commander
A dedicated committee with a passion and desire to be successful
A written plan of action…plan/budget
A good relationship with the business leaders in the community
Your post commander is important and needs to be committed to your fund raising.

13. Working Together
PR + Fundraising = _____________
Membership

14. Working Together
PR + Fundraising = Membership
Membership

15. Working Together
PR + Fundraising = Success
Membership

16. Legalities Raffle Regulations
The state of Texas requires that the prize not be awarded in the form of money. The value of the prize may not exceed the amount of $50,000. If the prize is a house, then it can have a value of up to $250,000. Proceeds raised as a result of ticket sales can only be used to support a qualified organization.
Read more: Fundraiser Requirements in Texas | eHow.com requirements-texas.html#ixzz2JaN5LBLr
In the state of Texas, there are many restrictions surrounding raffles. According to the Texas attorney general, a raffle is defined as an award given out by chance on a single occasion. The drawing is chosen from a ticket purchased as a chance to win said award.

17. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

18. Resources The Fundraising Authority
The Ten Steps to a Successful Fundraising Event
How to Hold Great Fundraising Events (Joe Garecht)
___ ________
Other Posts/Legionnaires
The Internet
Questions
Comments

19. Resources The Fundraising Authority
The Ten Steps to a Successful Fundraising Event
How to Hold Great Fundraising Events (Joe Garecht)
The Internet
Other Posts/Legionnaires, ALA, SAL, etc.
The Internet
Questions
Comments

20. The Fundraising Division
5745 Lee Road Indianapolis, IN (317)