1. SHOW ME THE MONEY!!
Fundraising 101

2. Why Do We Need Money? Monthly Meetings Social Events Care Bags
Family Support
Training
Advocacy

3. WHERE IS THE MONEY TREE??

4. Money Grows From The Heart
Private Donations
Local Business Support
Fundraisers
Grants

5. But How?? Letters To Private Donors & Local Businesses
Foundation/Grant Applications
Local Wal-Mart
Fundraisers (parades, walks, motorcycle rides)
Home Parties; ie, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, etc.
Local MHI Group
MOST IMPORTANTLY…

6. MAKE IT PERSONAL!!

7. The Economy is no Excuse!
People give to support what they value and believe in.
Source: NPS.GOV

8. No Only Means No Today… Not For Good!
Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
Try and Fail but don’t Fail to Try
Energy and persistence conquers all things. – Benjamin Franklin
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. – Winston Churchill

9. Say What You Need… …Do What You Say
Be Relatable; Tell Your Story
Explain Who Mended Little Hearts Represents
Describe How Contributions Will Be Used
Add An Incentive For Their Support
Most Importantly, Always Do What’s Promised

10. Be Sure To Say THANK YOU!! Invite Donors Out Send Pictures
Get Families To Sign A Memento
Share Personal Quotes Of Appreciation
Send A Follow-Up Letter!!