Learning Objectives 1 Understand club fundraising guidelines 2

Learning Objectives 1. Understand club fundraising guidelines. 2. Learn the characteristics of a successful fundraising project. 3. Understand the importance of continuity in ongoing fundraising activities. 4. Select team members who will enable the club to pursue fundraising goals effectively. 1

Responsibilities § Raise money to sustain and expand club projects and activities. § Ensure broad participation by club members in fundraising activities. § Carefully manage the finances associated with fundraising activities. 2

Key Elements of Fundraising Activities § Planning § Volunteer coordination § Financial management § Promotion § Evaluation 3

Planning a Fundraising Activity § Assess financial needs. § Determine the purpose. § Set a goal. § Assess volunteer resources needed. § Apply lessons learned from past fundraisers. 4

Setting a Fundraising Goal § What project will benefit from this fundraising activity? § How much money is currently available for the project? § How much additional money does the project require? § How will the money benefit the project? § Are there external sources that could support the project? 5

Coordinating Volunteers § Form working committees with defined duties. § Encourage regular meetings of those responsible for the fundraising activity. § Ensure that volunteers have clearly defined tasks and follow up with them. § Solicit feedback from volunteers. 6

Managing Funds Responsibly § Handle finances in a businesslike way. § Determine a fundraising budget. § Establish a separate account for moneys associated with the fundraiser. § Carefully account for all expenses paid and donations collected. § Issue reports on the distribution of money. § Consult an accountant. § Purchase insurance. 7