FUNraising and FUNDraising April 24, 2014

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Alliance Family Network on Disabilities Special Needs Trust Administration Florida Special Education Advocates

The Problem Adapting to changing funding streams Engaging people outside of the disability community Competition Events can take a lot of time and money

Why Consider FUNdraising? PROS: Smaller, low cost events can raise awareness and funds Takes less of our most valuable resource... TIME! Involves the community; they will remember you Can be easier to get sponsors to participate than donate CONS: Fewer funds raised Hit or miss

Planning Your Event Think about your market / know your audience What’s hot in your area? Think outside the box Talk to other people

Planning (cont) Sponsors Theme Price point Prizes? Rules? Add-ons Evaluation

Things We’ve Tried Wine Tasting Silent Auction Wing Eating Competition Scavenger Hunt and Pub Crawl Car Wash Drag Queen Bingo

Final Thoughts Make it fun Keep it simple