Fundraising

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Fundraising

• Rotary District 9780

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Whats the best way to Fundraise?

• Plan for it!
• Clear fundraising objectives to determine what
  you can and cannot do in the time available.
• Then comes the planning.

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How do we do it?

• Determine fundraising needs.
• Establish a budget.
• Identify available resources and the resources
  required to meet fundraising goals.
• Figure out logistics.
• Organize volunteers.
• Publicize the event.

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How do we do it?

• Conduct the fundraiser.
• Manage funds in a businesslike manner.
• Recognize volunteers and contributors.
• Evaluate the effort.
• Ensure continuity for future fundraising efforts.

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Outcome

• Falling short of goals
• Exceeding expectations

Reference Club Service Projects Committee Manual
226d_en page 18-21
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Successful Fundraising

• What are some examples of successful fundraising
  efforts in your clubs?

Discussion
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Top 25 Money Making Ideas - The Five Basic Basics

• 1. Membership fees
• 2. Donations
• 3. Selling Goods and Services
• 4. Grants Funding
• 5. Special Events

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Top 25 Money Making Ideas - The Five Basic
Partnerships

• 6. With your clients/users/members
• 7. With local business
• 8. With sponsors
• 9. With your friends
• 10. With Government

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Top 25 Money Making Ideas- The Five Basic Donor
Sources

• 11. Round the Table
• 12. Public Appeals
• 13. Direct mail appeals
• 14. Viral marketing
• 15. Making the Ask

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Top 25 Money Making Ideas- The Five Basic
Special Events

• 16. Sales
• 17. Shows
• 18. Recreations
• 19. Raffles and auctions
• 20. Thons

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Top 25 Money Making Ideas- The Five Basic
Technologies

• 21. Computer databases
• 22. Email newsletters
• 23. Web page appeals
• 24. Online donations
• 25. SMS Fundraising

Reference www.ourcommunity.com.au
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New Ideas!

• Use the worksheet and jot down 5 ideas you can
  take back with you to your club for consideration.

Discussion
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Fundraising

• Plan, Plan, Plan!
• Effective fundraising will enable you to deliver
  your service projects.

Conclusion