Presented by S J Sethi Director National Center

Presented by: S. J. Sethi Director, National Center of Excellence The University of Texas – Pan American

Outline • Sources of Funding • Planning a Fund Raiser • Fund Raising - Ideas

Sources of Potential Support • Government Agencies • Foundations • Corporations & Businesses • Individuals

Foundation Funding • Private Foundations • Corporate Foundations

Foundation Funding • Information can be found in foundation directories at your local public library • Some directories are: • Foundation 1, 000 • Foundation Center Search (Database) • Guide to U. S. Foundations • Directory of Corporate Giving

Foundation Funding in Comparison to Govt. Funding • Significantly more research to match funding needs with giving interests and geographic giving preferences • Foundations fund a broader range of projects • Timetables for submission vary making them a more flexible source of funding • Fewer reporting requirements

Foundation Funding in Comparison to Govt. Funding • Dollar amount may be large but is generally less than federal or state grants • Less likely to renew grants

Sources of Potential Support • Government Agencies • Foundations • Corporations & Businesses • Individuals

Individual Donors • More than 83% of private giving (excluding government agencies) is given by living individuals • 6. 3% in the form of bequests • 5. 8% from foundations • 4. 8% from corporations Source: American Association of Fundraising Counsel

How to recognize a prospect? M Does the prospect have MEANS? A What is the prospect’s AGE? G Is the person a GIVER? I Is the person INVOLVED in your org. ? C Does the person have CONTACTS?

Planning a Fund Raiser 1. Set an Objective 2. Set a Deadline 3. Know your Group 4. Motivate your Group

What are you looking for? 1. Profitability 2. Ease of Selling 3. Financial Risk Level 4. Ease of Administration

10 Steps to a successful fund raiser 1. Establish Your Goal 2. Name A Chairman 3. Gather A Committee 4. Decide What To Sell, When & How 5. Find A Source For Your Product

10 Steps to a successful fund raiser 6. Communicate To Your Organization 7. Distribute Your Product 8. Need More Product 9. Collect The Money 10. Recognition

Fund Raising - Sales & Services Ideas 1. Candy Bars and Lollipops 2. Car Washes 3. Catalog Sales 4. Barbeque Plates

Fund Raising - Ideas 5. Bazaars & Rummage Sales 6. A-Thons (Phone, Walk) 7. Direct Mail 8. On-line Campaigns

Fund Raising Support for your organization