Action in Exhibition

What does ‘action’ mean? Asking others to help- donating used books, toys, clothes, etc. Fundraising to get money to buy what they need. Changing the way things are done - writing to government, petitions, etc. Changing the way people in the community view others. Writing to a newspaper or magazine. Awareness- Get their stories known - be a social activist! Donating your time and expertise.

Donate your services….. Teach a group of students some new skills. Volunteer your time (ie. clean the forest Volunteer at a local school, orphanage or hospital. Awareness….. Organize a documentary film about your cause. Write a persuasive message that results in change. Get the message out.

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Fundraising Beyond The Bake sale

Ways to Fundraise Sell something Sell your services Ask for donations or sponsorship Organize an event Apply for a grant or write to government officials.

How to be Successful with Fundraising In fundraising people always want to know “what's in it for them” so you need to provide a good answer. What is the motivation for helping? There has to be real value so they understand ‘why’ they are doing it.

Sell Something Ideas: Cards you make Crafts or jewelry you make Notebooks from recycled paper Holiday items to sell

Sell your Services Be Creative! Hire out your time and expertise and charge a fee. Wash cars. Prepare a dinner party for someone. Tea Party Be Creative!

Donate Your Services Give of your time and volunteer. Give something up. Help someone learn how to use the computer, play an instrument, dance, etc.

Rachel Beckwith Video Clip http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7375193n

Another Way to Help How does this relate to poverty? "The frog must not drink up the pond in which he lives.“—Sioux proverb How does this relate to poverty?

Plastic bottle lights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0_4qFrxw_4&feature=related

Ryan’s Well Ryan's Well Video Clip http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6501743967622295811#

One Hen Campaign

Ask for Donations Check with local companies Some companies may be willing to donate items if you write and ask them explaining what you are trying to do. Mega Image donated bags for fundraiser A fabric company may offer to make cloth bags with scrapes for free. If people need shoes, then have a shoe drive. If the need is books then have a book drive. Ask your school community

Organizing an Event Talent shows Movie nights Music night with kids performing Organize a garage sale Auction

Pancake breakfast, tea party, café, etc. Have an art exhibit, poetry and prose readings, and performances by student bands or individual musicians, and of course serve great snacks. Student-faculty benefit match: Students can challenge faculty and staff to a basketball or volleyball tournament. Charge admission to the game.

Some Fun Ideas Cow Patty Bingo(And Cock-A-Doodle-Poo!) http://www.better-fundraising-ideas.com/cow-patty- bingo.html Valentine Fundraising Ideas -Love Is In The Air  The ABC Fundraising® Cookie Dough Fundraiser Write a book for charity. Recycling For Charity

Ideas on the internet www.better-fundraising-ideas.com/fundraising-ideas-forkids.html Unique Fundraising Ideas Blog The Unique Fundraising Ideas Blog keeps you up-to-date with the latest ideas for fundraisers and events from the all-unique-fundraising- ideas.com Web site. http://www.better-fundraising-ideas.com/fundraising-car-wash.htmlA Fundraising http://www.better-fundraising-ideas.com/Charity-Christmas-Cards.html http://www.better-fundraising-ideas.com/fundraising-ideas-for-schools http://www.better-fundraising-ideas.com/fundraising-event-ideas- challenge.html http://www.better-fundraising-ideas.com/recycling-for-charity.html http://www.easy-fundraising-ideas.com/programs/articles/elementary- school-fundraisers-that-really-work http://www.all-unique-fundraising-ideas.com/youth-fundraising- ideas.html

As you are planning ask yourself these questions: What are you planning to do? Who will you need to talk to for help? When are you going to start your action? Where are you going to take action? Why are you planning this course of action over another? How will you do it? Plan your action step by step. What will you need? Find a way to organize yourself and document what you do.

Fundraising Form for Exhibition Date request was made______________ Date and time of Fundraiser ___________________ Who is requesting the fundraising? Name all students involved. This fundraiser has the approval and signature of the class teacher. _______________________________ Signature (teacher’s signature)   Permission and signature to use the atrium was given by Sandra at the reception. You need to let her know what tables you will need for the sale so she can tell the workers. _______________________ (Sandra’s signature)

Don’t forget to document everything you do with pictures or video.

Starfish at the Beach http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uizXjrTCaYs&feature=related

If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed in a room with a mosquito. Anita Roddrick, Body Shop owner