1. HOW TO FUNDRAISE WORKSHOP By: The Pilipino American Law Society

2. WHAT’S THE PURPOSE? TO HELP YOUR STUDENT ORG PROCURE EASY WAYS TO RAISE MONEY

3. SO THAT YOU CAN not only learn how to “arraign” people, but…

5. WHY??? Use the money for meetings, panels, and extra-curricular activities Loosen dependence on ASUCH for funds Ensuring funds for next years executive board

6. WHAT CAN I DO TO RAISE MONEY?

7. Contact alumni and ask for donations Write letters to firms for sponsorships / donations Hold fundraising activities on campus

8. CONTACTING ALUMNI Use Hastings’ alumni network  Go to alumni & student networking events  Calendar of events at - http://www.uchastings.edu/alumni/ http://www.uchastings.edu/alumni/ Use your networking skills Hastings alumni at firms  Look for alumni with common background or interest

9. WRITE FUNDRAISING LETERS Research firms Write a letter stating upcoming events Make it easy for them to send your organization money AND IF YOU CAN… TRY AND MAKE SOME KIND OF CONNECTION WITH THE FIRM.

10. RESEARCHING FIRMS Directories of firms  NALP, Vault, etc.  Does not have to be local Bar association websites  i.e. Asian American Bar Association, Filipino Bar Association of Northern California, San Francisco La Raza Lawyer’s Association Firms  Diversity / Pro Bono Coordinator  Ethnic / Special Interest Background  Hastings Alumni  Other ties to your organization

11. LETTER WRITING Introduce who you are What’s your organization’s mission  List past activities  Reputation on campus  Goals for the upcoming semester Explain why you need the money  List upcoming events, expenses Ask them to sponsor one or all these events Give them some incentive (optional)

12. MAKE IT EASY TO SEND MONEY VERY IMPORTANT! Include:  A self-addressed stamped envelope  Clear contact information Also:  Make sure the contact information you have is the most up to date

13. REMEMBER TO SAY YOUR THANKS! Send:  A thank you letter  A card  Photos of the event You want to establish an ongoing relationship with the firm.

14. THANK YOU FOR PIL-GRAD DONATION

15. BUT REMEMBER… If you do get donation from alumni, let alumni services know

16. FUNDRAISING ON CAMPUS Food sales & bake sales Take advantage of special occasions  Holidays grams  Beer on the Beach sponsorships Throw a fundraiser  Party

17. PALS FUNDRAISING

18. Now, your org is ready to go from ASHY…

19. to CLA$$Y