How to fund your TSA chapter activities and/or your robotics program

Educational foundations Student made products Private donataions Civic group funding Educational foundations Corporate funding Grants Establish a 501(c)3

Products made by students that can be sold locally and/or at festivals and craft fairs.

Funds donated by individuals

Let your students make the sales pitch Presentations to: Lion’s Club Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Other Let your students make the sales pitch

Your district may have grants available through an educational foundation.

ExxonMobil Matching Gifts Program XTO Energy SWEPCO Nestle Waters Inc. ExxonMobil Matching Gifts Program XTO Energy SWEPCO Texas Workforce Commission Brookshire’s grocery Woodmill cabinets of Texas

Grant funding from a variety of entities

Guidelines for beginning a non-profit organization for your state can be found online. Usually includes a filing fee, constitution and bylaws for the organization and other filing fees with your state comptroller.

Be sure and get permission to form a local booster club (non-profit) for your program from your local Board of Trustees or school board. Follow any and all local regulations during this process.

Be creative. Find ways to raise money in your local community. Get strategies from other teachers who are successful at raising funds.

Let them know they are appreciated! Any time you get a chance, acknowledge your supporters……newspaper articles, T-shirts and at public events. Let them know they are appreciated!

When our school district says “No,” we say “Go.” Hawkins High School is a small rural school in East Texas (214 students). Through supporters, we have secured over $14,000 each year since 2004. When our school district says “No,” we say “Go.”

Bob Behnke, 38 year educator and TSA advisor. Contact info: Bob Behnke, 38 year educator and TSA advisor. bobandsusan80@gmail.com