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FUNraising and FUNDraising
April 24, 2014
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
The Problem
Adapting to changing funding streams Engaging people outside of the disability
community Competition Events can take a lot of time and money
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
Planning Your Event
Think about your market / know your audience
What’s hot in your area? Think outside the box Talk to other people
Planning (cont) Sponsors Theme Price point Prizes? Rules? Add-ons Evaluation
Things We’ve Tried
Wine Tasting Silent Auction Wing Eating Competition Scavenger Hunt and Pub Crawl Car Wash Drag Queen Bingo
Final Thoughts
Make it fun Keep it simple