1. FUNraising and FUNDraising April 24, 2014

2. Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Alliance https://www.se-alliance.org/ Family Network on Disabilities Special Needs Trust Administration www.fndusa.org/specialneedstrust Florida Special Education Advocates

3. The Problem Adapting to changing funding streams Engaging people outside of the disability community Competition Events can take a lot of time and money

4. Why Consider FUNdraising? PROS: Smaller, low cost events can raise awareness and funds Takes less of our most valuable resource... TIME! Involves the community; they will remember you Can be easier to get sponsors to participate than donate CONS: Fewer funds raised Hit or miss

5. Planning Your Event Think about your market / know your audience What’s hot in your area? Think outside the box Talk to other people

6. Planning (cont) Sponsors Theme Price point Prizes? Rules? Add-ons Evaluation

7. Things We’ve Tried Wine Tasting Silent Auction Wing Eating Competition Scavenger Hunt and Pub Crawl Car Wash Drag Queen Bingo

8. Final Thoughts Make it fun Keep it simple