1. Kimberly Biggerstaff kimgator5747@sbcglobal.net

2.  Steps to Holding a Fundraiser  Examples of Fundraisers  Legal/TABC  Resources

3.  Form a ___________  Decide what the funds are for and _________  Brainstorm ideas  Public Relations (______)

4.  Form a Committee  Decide what the funds are for and _________  Brainstorm ideas  Public Relations (______)

5.  Form a Committee  Decide what the funds are for and what your goal is  Brainstorm ideas  Public Relations (______)

6.  Form a Committee  Decide what the funds are for and what your goal is  Brainstorm ideas  Public Relations (before the event)

7.  Ticket prices  Plan the event  Speakers  Attendees  Follow-up/_____ ______ (______)  After Action Report

8.  Ticket prices  Plan the event  Speakers  Attendees  Follow-up/Public Relations (after event)  After Action Report

9.  50-50 Drawing  Cookbook  Poker Run  Raffle  Silent Auction  Sponsor a Golf Tournament  Chili Cook-off  Coupon Books  Rummage Sale

10.  Grants – Corporations & Foundations  Rotary/Lions Clubs – Presentations  Local Businesses  Sponsorships  Political Campaigns  Individual Giving  More…

11. Key Items to Remember

12.  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

13. PR + Fundraising = _____________

14. PR + Fundraising = Membership

15. PR + Fundraising = Success

16. 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 http://www.ehow.com/list_6832846_fundraiser- requirements-texas.html#ixzz2JaN5LBLr

17. http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/index.asp

18.  The Fundraising Authority www.thefundraisingauthority.com/fundraising-basics  The Ten Steps to a Successful Fundraising Event  How to Hold Great Fundraising Events (Joe Garecht)  ___ ________  Other Posts/Legionnaires

19.  The Fundraising Authority www.thefundraisingauthority.com/fundraising-basics  The Ten Steps to a Successful Fundraising Event  How to Hold Great Fundraising Events (Joe Garecht)  The Internet  Other Posts/Legionnaires, ALA, SAL, etc.

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