PAVING THE PATH ______________ FUND RAISING FOR SMALL GROUPS Chuck Clarke Alberta Community Development

HOT FUNDRAISING TIPS 1. GET IT FREE! GET IN KIND DONATIONS FOR EVERY POSSIBLE EXPENSE. GOODSSERVICE FoodSpace WinePublicity PrizesEntertainers

2.AUCTION IT OFF Allows people who are capable of giving more a chance to do so. All items are donated of course! 3.GET A SPONSOR They can underwrite the costs, in part or in full. Sometimes they like to be associated with the RIGHT events.

4.PIGGY BACK Rather than produce your own event - sell tickets for someone else’s. 5.PRINT A PROGRAM Distribute at your event - to thank all your volunteers and donors. Sell it as a souvenir/momento Include info about your organization Sell ads in the program

6.MULTIPLE TICKET PRICES Often ticket prices are lowered to the lowest common denominator - but some are able and willing to pay more. 7.COMBINE IDEAS TO ADD TO INCOME A dinner-dance can include an auction Put a price tag on everything Sell souvenir photos Sell the floral centre piece