1. Fundraising Rotary District 9780

2. What’s the best way to Fundraise?  Plan for it!  Clear fundraising objectives to determine what you can and cannot do in the time available.  Then comes the planning.

3. How do we do it? 1. Determine fundraising needs. 2. Establish a budget. 3. Identify available resources and the resources required to meet fundraising goals. 4. Figure out logistics. 5. Organize volunteers. 6. Publicize the event.

4. How do we do it? 7. Conduct the fundraiser. 8. Manage funds in a businesslike manner. 9. Recognize volunteers and contributors. 10. Evaluate the effort. 11. Ensure continuity for future fundraising efforts.

5. Fundraising Program Action Person Responsible Timelines - Months 87654321 Activity or event Follow up  Determine fundraising needs.  Establish a budget.  Identify available resources and the resources required to meet fundraising goals.  Figure out logistics including a hazard and risk management.  Organize volunteers.  Publicize the event.  Conduct the fundraiser.  Manage funds in a businesslike manner.  Recognize volunteers and contributors.  Evaluate the effort.  Ensure continuity for future fundraising efforts.

6. Outcome…  Falling short of goals  Exceeding expectations Reference: Club Service Projects Committee Manual 226d_en page 18-21

7. Successful Fundraising  What are some examples of successful fundraising efforts in your clubs? Discussion

8. Top 25 Money Making Ideas - The Five Basic Basics  1. Membership fees  2. Donations  3. Selling Goods and Services  4. Grants Funding  5. Special Events

9. Top 25 Money Making Ideas - The Five Basic Partnerships  6. With your clients/users/members  7. With local business  8. With sponsors  9. With your friends  10. With Government

10. Top 25 Money Making Ideas - The Five Basic Donor Sources  11. Round the Table  12. Public Appeals  13. Direct mail appeals  14. Viral marketing  15. Making the Ask

11. Top 25 Money Making Ideas - The Five Basic Special Events  16. Sales  17. Shows  18. Recreations  19. Raffles and auctions  20. Thons

12. Top 25 Money Making Ideas - The Five Basic Technologies  21. Computer databases  22. Email newsletters  23. Web page appeals  24. Online donations  25. SMS Fundraising Reference: www.ourcommunity.com.auwww.ourcommunity.com.au

13. New Ideas!  Use the worksheet and jot down 5 ideas you can take back with you to your club for consideration. Discussion

14. Fundraising  Plan, Plan, Plan!  Effective fundraising will enable you to deliver your service projects. Conclusion