Kimberly Biggerstaff kimgator5747@sbcglobal.net FUNDRAISING Kimberly Biggerstaff kimgator5747@sbcglobal.net Why do we need to raise money

What we will discuss Steps to Holding a Fundraiser Examples of Fundraisers Legal/TABC Resources Steps Examples Legal Issues and TABC Resources

Steps Form a ___________ Decide what the funds are for and _________ Brainstorm ideas Public Relations (______) Form a committee Plan ahead, make a written, detailed plan. …what is our goal. Are you raising money to send students to Boys or Girls State, Scholarships, a donation to a school or hospital? Brainstorm ideas. Ask audience for ideas. Take into consideration who you are requesting funds from? What appeals to your supporters? Do you live in a rural area or urban area? Why does this matter? What kind of facilities do we need, if any? PR (before)…Flyers, emails

Steps Form a Committee Decide what the funds are for and _________ Brainstorm ideas Public Relations (______) Form a committee Plan ahead, make a written, detailed plan. …what is our goal. Are you raising money to send students to Boys or Girls State, Scholarships, a donation to a school or hospital? Brainstorm ideas. Ask audience for ideas. Take into consideration who you are requesting funds from? What appeals to your supporters? Do you live in a rural area or urban area? Why does this matter? What kind of facilities do we need, if any? PR (before)…Flyers, emails

Steps Form a Committee Decide what the funds are for and what your goal is Brainstorm ideas Public Relations (______) Form a committee Plan ahead, make a written, detailed plan. …what is our goal. Are you raising money to send students to Boys or Girls State, Scholarships, a donation to a school or hospital? Brainstorm ideas. Ask audience for ideas. Take into consideration who you are requesting funds from? What appeals to your supporters? Do you live in a rural area or urban area? Why does this matter? What kind of facilities do we need, if any? PR (before)…Flyers, emails

Steps Form a Committee Decide what the funds are for and what your goal is Brainstorm ideas Public Relations (before the event) Form a committee Plan ahead, make a written, detailed plan. …what is our goal. Are you raising money to send students to Boys or Girls State, Scholarships, a donation to a school or hospital? Brainstorm ideas. Ask audience for ideas. Take into consideration who you are requesting funds from? What appeals to your supporters? Do you live in a rural area or urban area? Why does this matter? What kind of facilities do we need, if any? PR (before)…Flyers, emails

Steps (cont’d) Ticket prices Plan the event Speakers Attendees Follow-up/_____ ______ (______) After Action Report Prices based on type of event and your goal. (Raffle a weapon) Certain # of tickets at fixed price. Plan the event-location, food and beverages, parking, dress. Speakers depend on the event. Military, local government officials, civic and community leaders, etc. Attendees-phone calls, mailed invitations, emails, flyers, etc. Harder to say “no” in person. Follow-up/Public Relations (after). Thank you. Written, in person, certificate and photo. Send to newspapers/local media. After Action Report: After your event sit down and discuss whether or not it was successful. Why or why not? What could you do differently to improve? Write it down for future reference.

Steps (cont’d) Ticket prices Plan the event Speakers Attendees Follow-up/Public Relations (after event) After Action Report Prices based on type of event and your goal. (Raffle a weapon) Certain # of tickets at fixed price. Plan the event-location, food and beverages, parking, dress. Speakers depend on the event. Military, local government officials, civic and community leaders, etc. Attendees-phone calls, mailed invitations, emails, flyers, etc. Harder to say “no” in person. Follow-up/Public Relations (after). Thank you. Written, in person, certificate and photo. Send to newspapers/local media. After Action Report: After your event sit down and discuss whether or not it was successful. Why or why not? What could you do differently to improve? Write it down for future reference.

Examples of Fundraisers 50-50 Drawing Cookbook Poker Run Raffle Silent Auction Sponsor a Golf Tournament Chili Cook-off Coupon Books Rummage Sale Birdies for Charity through The Shell Houston Open Ask audience for other examples.

Other Opportunities Grants – Corporations & Foundations Rotary/Lions Clubs – Presentations Local Businesses Sponsorships Political Campaigns Individual Giving More… Here are some examples of other opportunities to get funds. Be sure to tell potential donors why they should give to the Legion, the great things we do for the community. Individuals can leave a bequest in their will, name the Legion the beneficiary of insurance policy or retirement account

Key Items to Remember Audience: Who are you asking? Where do you live? Rural vs. Urban. You know what can work in your area. A $100 plate, black tie gala may work in Houston, but maybe not in Crockett. Budget: How much money are you willing to spend to have your fundraiser? Goal: How much money are you trying to raise?

Keys To Success A committed Post Commander A dedicated committee with a passion and desire to be successful A written plan of action…plan/budget A good relationship with the business leaders in the community Your post commander is important and needs to be committed to your fund raising.

Working Together PR + Fundraising = _____________ Membership

Working Together PR + Fundraising = Membership Membership

Working Together PR + Fundraising = Success Membership

Legalities Raffle Regulations The state of Texas requires that the prize not be awarded in the form of money. The value of the prize may not exceed the amount of $50,000. If the prize is a house, then it can have a value of up to $250,000. Proceeds raised as a result of ticket sales can only be used to support a qualified organization. Read more: Fundraiser Requirements in Texas | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_6832846_fundraiser- requirements-texas.html#ixzz2JaN5LBLr In the state of Texas, there are many restrictions surrounding raffles. According to the Texas attorney general, a raffle is defined as an award given out by chance on a single occasion. The drawing is chosen from a ticket purchased as a chance to win said award.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/index.asp

Resources The Fundraising Authority www.thefundraisingauthority.com/fundraising-basics The Ten Steps to a Successful Fundraising Event How to Hold Great Fundraising Events (Joe Garecht) ___ ________ Other Posts/Legionnaires The Internet Questions Comments

Resources The Fundraising Authority www.thefundraisingauthority.com/fundraising-basics The Ten Steps to a Successful Fundraising Event How to Hold Great Fundraising Events (Joe Garecht) The Internet Other Posts/Legionnaires, ALA, SAL, etc. The Internet Questions Comments

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