FUNraising and FUNDraising

April 24, 2014

Social Enterprise

Social Enterprise Alliance

https://www.se-alliance.org/ Family Network on Disabilities Special

Needs Trust Administration

www.fndusa.org/specialneedstrust 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