FUNDRAISING Kimberly Biggerstaff kimgator 5747sbcglobal net What we

FUNDRAISING Kimberly Biggerstaff kimgator 5747@sbcglobal. net

What we will discuss �Steps to Holding a Fundraiser �Examples of Fundraisers �Legal/TABC �Resources

Steps � Form a ______ � Decide what the funds are for and _____ � Brainstorm ideas � Public Relations (______)

Steps � Form a Committee � Decide what the funds are for and _____ � Brainstorm ideas � Public Relations (______)

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

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

Steps (cont’d) �Ticket prices �Plan the event �Speakers �Attendees �Follow-up/______ (______) �After Action Report

Steps (cont’d) �Ticket prices �Plan the event �Speakers �Attendees �Follow-up/Public Relations (after event) �After Action Report

Examples of Fundraisers � 50 -50 Drawing � Cookbook � Poker Run � Raffle � Silent Auction � Sponsor a Golf Tournament � Chili Cook-off � Coupon Books � Rummage Sale

Other Opportunities �Grants – Corporations & Foundations �Rotary/Lions Clubs – Presentations �Local Businesses �Sponsorships �Political Campaigns �Individual Giving �More…

Key Items to Remember

Keys To Success �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

Working Together PR + Fundraising = _______

Working Together PR + Fundraising = Membership

Working Together PR + Fundraising = Success

Legalities 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 | e. How. com http: //www. ehow. com/list_6832846_fundraiserrequirements-texas. html#ixzz 2 Ja. N 5 LBLr

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission http: //www. tabc. state. tx. us/index. asp

Resources � 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

Resources � 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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