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BEYOND “NEED” AND “OBLIGATION”: A STRONGER CASE FOR GIVING November 2, 2015 Natasha Dresner, JCamp180 Mentor

What is case for support? Is there any difference between case for giving and case for support?

CASE FOR SUPPORT

The four components of a great Case for Giving Every week,100 people decide to abandon their dogs, leaving them without food, shelter, and warmth. 1.Paint the picture of the situation you are trying to change (or sustain)

That is why The Homeless Dog Foundation’s vision is to make every dog a member of someone’s family. And we invite you to partner with us in fulfilling that vision. 2. State… …your vision

For over 50 years we have been the only organization to make sure these vulnerable dogs are found and don’t have to suffer. We care for them, nurse them back to health and make sure loving families adopt them to give them happy futures. 3. What you do, why you are experts and need to be funded With your support we buy things and supplies necessary for those dogs.

The safety and happiness of every one of our dogs is dependent on one thing. Our donors. Without you there is no option for them but trying to survive on the streets. You can make sure that another dog finds a happy home today by donating $10 a month through hdf.org. Together we can make sure that no dog goes unloved and unprotected. 4. What you want your audience to do to make a difference With the rent going up, and utility and other operational costs increasing, we need your help more than ever before. So please support us with your generous contributions.

The four components of a great Case for Giving 1. Paint the picture of the situation you are trying to change (or sustain) 2. State your vision 3. What you do, why you are experts and need to be funded 4. What you want your audience to do to make a difference

A Great Case for Giving… 1) …communicates the sense of urgency Without you there is no option for them but trying to survive on the streets. You can make sure that another dog finds a happy home today by donating $10 a month … Every week,100 people decide to abandon their dogs, leaving them without food, shelter, and warmth.

A Great Case for Giving… 2) …uses present tense Every week,100 people decide … …vision is to make every dog a member of someone’s family. We care for them… make sure loving families adopt them to give them happy futures. You can make sure that another dog finds a happy home today by donating…

A Great Case for Giving… 3) …describes the benefits of your work, not the features With your support we buy things and supplies necessary for those dogs. We care for them, nurse them back to health and make sure loving families adopt them to give them happy futures.

What is more inspiring to you?

The attributes of a great Case 1.Paints the picture of the situation you are trying to change (or sustain) 2.States your vision – why your organization exists 3.What you do, why you are experts and need to be funded 4.What you want your audience to do to make a difference - Communicates the sense of urgency - Uses present tense -Describes the benefits of your work, not the features -Is concise and clear, inspiring and credible

Your Organizational Vision

Whose Vision is this? A hunger-free America.

To be a world in which buyers and sellers can conduct commerce anywhere, anytime, and in any way they choose. Whose Vision is this?

Our vision is that people everywhere will share the power of a wish. Whose Vision is this?

Work individually (or with others from your camp/organization) to create a VISION

Develop your Case for Giving 1) Work in pairs 2) Alternate questions

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BEYOND “NEED” AND “OBLIGATION”: A STRONGER CASE FOR GIVING November 2, 2015 Natasha Dresner, JCamp180 Mentor