What you need: Leadership support Recruiting a good team Develop a good plan Communicate key messages Get the word out Know your audience Partner with charities Make the Ask!!!

Get leadership support and participation in special events Get formal introduction of your campaign ( or letter) from leadership Seek permission to conduct specific campaign activities: Training Planning Special fundraising events

Invite people who are: Enthusiastic Outgoing Dependable Positive Well respected Invite people to help you by matching task with talents!

What you need: Fit your campaign vision and purpose Have a good theme Incorporate past campaign successes Be equipped with goals for success Have a specific timetable

WAC-supported use of state time and resources One-stop shop Give locally, national, or globally Charities are vetted and registered with the state of Washington Secure, convenient and efficient Now more than ever!!!

Use them all…often: Posters Fliers Newsletters Newspapers Radio Agency & local websites Leadership and staff meetings Invite charities to come speak at your event

Tailor your information to the group: New Employees Retiring Employees Leadership Volunteers

You can invite charities to come speak at your agency fundraisers about what they do for the community and what donors can do to help. For more information on charity speakers, or to check out the list of possible speakers in your area, visit our website at Or you can just go to our homepage and click on the Invite a speaker button at the bottom of the page. Generate Enthusiasm!!!

As you plan your campaign, we can support you by providing essential marketing items. Brochures Posters Charity Guides

For more resources, you can visit our Volunteer Resources page at You can also call our office at to ask about other marketing items we can provide you.

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