SHOW ME THE MONEY!! Fundraising 101
Why Do We Need Money? Monthly Meetings Social Events Care Bags Family Support Training Advocacy
WHERE IS THE MONEY TREE??
Money Grows From The Heart Private Donations Local Business Support Fundraisers Grants
But How?? Letters To Private Donors & Local Businesses Foundation/Grant Applications Local Wal-Mart Fundraisers (parades, walks, motorcycle rides) Home Parties; ie, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, etc. Local MHI Group MOST IMPORTANTLY…
MAKE IT PERSONAL!!
The Economy is no Excuse! People give to support what they value and believe in. Source: NPS.GOV
No Only Means No Today… Not For Good! Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill Try and Fail but don’t Fail to Try Energy and persistence conquers all things. – Benjamin Franklin A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. – Winston Churchill
Say What You Need… …Do What You Say Be Relatable; Tell Your Story Explain Who Mended Little Hearts Represents Describe How Contributions Will Be Used Add An Incentive For Their Support Most Importantly, Always Do What’s Promised
Be Sure To Say THANK YOU!! Invite Donors Out Send Pictures Get Families To Sign A Memento Share Personal Quotes Of Appreciation Send A Follow-Up Letter!!