1. PLN 104: EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING
John K. Shaffer
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2. Session Outline Why Fundraise? How do you Fundraise?
Resources and Pitfalls
The Power of One
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3. WHY FUNDRAISE? Camp service/projects Training Scholarships/Camperships
Lodge operations
Recognitions
Endowment (West)
Events
Quality Lodge Requirements
Lodge Committees/teams
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4. How do you Fundraise? ASK! Who? How? What are you asking for?
Why are you asking?
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5. Who are you going to ask? People Businesses/ Corporations
Foundations/ Grants
Organizations (OA)
Fraternal Organizations
(Elks, Moose, Mason’s , Kiwanis etc)
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6. How are you going to ask? People contacts Letters / e-mails
Applications
In person
Telephone
Online/Website request forms
BSA Speakers
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7. SAMPLE SOLICITATION LETTER
Dear_________;
We are writing to you on behalf of _________ Lodge, Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America. The Order of the Arrow, or OA, is considered the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America. As older scouts involved in the Scouting program we seek to provide Cheerful Service to others in both Scouting and in the community.
We are writing to request your assistance with ________________. (Additional information will depend upon the specific item; for example: [we are in the process of renovating the Health Lodge, in order to provide both first aid and medical attention to the youth who use our camp. As a healthcare professional, we know that you understand the importance of making sure that the medical needs of Scouting youth are well taken care of.]
We need your financial help to support this worthy endeavor and cause. We are asking that individuals make a contribution of $___________ to serve as a leadership member in this project. We would of course be grateful for any gift that you could provide. If you believe that you could help us by providing materials or other resources we would be more than happy to discuss that with you. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
I have enclosed for you a return envelope and pledge form for you to make your gift. Thank you again for all your support to both the Order of the Arrow and Scouting.
Yours in Service,
Johnny Arrowman
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8. What are you asking for? Supplies for projects
Supplies for other fundraising
Project sales
$50.00 from 50 people
Sponsorships
Matching money
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9. Why are you fundraising?
Camp service/projects
Training
Scholarships/Camperships
Lodge operations
Recognitions
Endowment (West)
Events
Quality Lodge Requirements
Lodge Committees/teams
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10. Sell Stuff- Do Stuff OTHER THAN PATCHES
Selling food at Scouting/community event
Parking cars
Product sales-popcorn, nuts, magazines
Trading post at events
Trade-o-ree
Pancake breakfast
Spaghetti dinner
Auctions
Golf outings
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11. Patches a/k/a collectable cloth
What can you sell?
Know your market
How many do you make?
Is it Scout Appropriate?
Do you have the “rights” to it?
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12. Resources & Pitfalls Resources A. Resources
What resources are available for fundraising information?
Lodge Finance Manual
Lodge Money Earning Application
Ten Guides to Money Earning Projects
Pitfalls
Council conflicts
Other Organization conflicts
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13. A Scout is courteous Say thank you! Letter/ e-mail/ telephone call
Certificate of appreciation
Tax issues
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14. The Power of One
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15. The Power of One
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16. Fundraising Resources
Lodge Finance Manual – available at
Unit money Raising Application- Publ A (1999 Ptg)
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17. Questions & Comments John K. Shaffer 1549 Brook Lane Jamison, PA 18929W
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