A World of Ideas for Fundraising

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A World of Ideas for Fundraising

• PDG Clare Crawford
• PDG Dave Crawford

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• Why are you here in this seminar today?
• What do you expect to get out of this session?

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WE SERVE

• Lions Service Activities

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FIRST

• PLANNING

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SMART Goals

• Specific

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SMART Goals

• Specific
• Measurable

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SMART Goals

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable

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SMART Goals

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Realistic

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SMART Goals

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Realistic
• Time-based

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AFTER

• How do we measure SUCCESS
• of a fundraiser?

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SUCCESS
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SUCCESS
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SUCCESS
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SUCCESS
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SUCCESS
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SUCCESS
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• When is it time to
• DROP
• a fundraiser?

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DROP IT!

• not at expected level
• Effort is breaking up the club, causing disunity
• Lack of support from members
• Lack of support from community
• Effort is burning out members

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DROP IT!

• Takes too much time to plan it
• It costs too much to do it in comparison with
  the raised

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TYPES OF FUNDRAISERS

• SALES
• RAFFLES
• SOLICITATION of DONATIONS
• EVENTS
• PASSIVE
• OTHER

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SALES
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RAFFLES

• Make sure it is legal
• Know local state regulations

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SOLICITATIONS

• In person
• By mail
• Newspaper/Radio/TV appeals
• Traffic Stops

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EVENTS

• Fun dog show
• County fair
• Golf Tournament
• Turtle derby
• Car show
• Horse show
• Variety show
• Boat cruise

• Bus trip
• Candy making
• Rodeo
• Wine tasting
• Cider making
• Pancake breakfast
• Beans cornbread
• Chili
• Spaghetti

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EVENT

• Ticket sales
• Parking attendants
• Concession stand
• Souvenir sales
• Ads for program
• Donations

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PASSIVE FUNDRAISINGLITTLE or NO work required

• RECYCLING
• Metals
• Newspapers magazines
• Cell phones

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OTHER IDEAS

• Community yearbook
• Restaurant round-up
• Memorial lights on Christmas tree

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SOURCES OF IDEAS

• Lion Magazine

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SOURCES OF IDEAS

• Lion Magazine
• New Members

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SOURCES OF IDEAS

• Lion Magazine
• New Members
• Zone Meetings

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SOURCES OF IDEAS

• Lion Magazine
• New Members
• Zone Meetings
• USA Canada Forum

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SOURCES OF IDEAS

• MD Forums Conventions

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SOURCES OF IDEAS

• MD Forums Conventions
• LCI Convention

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SOURCES OF IDEAS

• MD Forums Conventions
• LCI Convention
• Visit other clubs

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SOURCES OF IDEAS

• MD Forums Conventions
• LCI Convention
• Visit other clubs
• District newsletter / WEB site

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BRAIN STORMING SESSION

• Select a scribe
• Follow the RULES

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BRAIN STORMING SESSION

• NO criticism
• Quantity is important
• Free Wheeling everyone participate
• Combinations have worth

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Did we meet your expectations today?
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• Is there anyone present who DIDNT get at least
  one NEW idea?