Student Fundraising Ideas: Old and New, Tried and True Leigh Ann Fibbe Director of the Annual Fund and 1831 Society Crystal Guffey Student Organizations Coordinator, Office of Student Involvement

Old and New, Tried and True Welcome! Overview Introduction – Leigh Ann Fibbe – Alumni Center 116 – Fundraising at Xavier in University Relations

I SAY FUNDRAISER! You say…

Old and New, Tried and True Office of Student Involvement defines: A fundraiser is any attempt by a recognized student organization to raise money for its own purposes, to support a program or event, or to benefit a charity. A fundraising permit form must be completed for any such attempt to raise money either on or off-campus (Fundraising Policy, revised 2013). Fundraising Permit form can be found on OrgSync.

What are current successful student fundraisers? Count into groups of 5. Discuss.

Old and New, Tried and True Habitat for Humanity Club Sports Alternative Breaks Children’s Charities Club College’s Against Cancer Dance Marathon Innovation Society (TedX)

Old and New, Tried and True What are commonalities? These are your “tried and true” Use as resources

Old and New, Tried and True Then there is new…Get creative! – Ice bucket challenge – Social media is a game changer – short campaigns – Themed events Make them unique and relavent

Old and New, Tried and True

Do your research Appeal (The Why?!) Goals—Set dollars and donors Establish a committee Set a plan and timeline for marketing What are logistics?

Old and New, Tried and True RESOURCES

QUESTIONS? Leigh Ann Fibbe x3969