Fundraising

Tips

Letter
A template letter is provided to you but feel free to add more information to it for people you may know.
Host a party
Host a party and have people donate their gifts for the event. .

Asking for Donation
• Making contact with as many people as possible will be key to your fundraising. Chances are, your friends and family will be more than happy to be a part of your fundraising campaign, but you will probably need to go beyond your inner circle.
• Throw a party!! Ask everyone who attends to write a check when they enter the front door.
• Host an event -- a film screening, boat cruise, or a band night in a local bar.
• Ask your friends to ask their friends for donations.
• Then ask their friends to ask their friends.
• Bring It to the Office

Your place of work is another good source for donations. How can your business help:

Just ask for money. Your company might be happy to donate to your fundraising goal.
• Then, ask for more -- see if your company has a matching gift program.
• Approach clients, vendors, or anyone else that your company does business with (make sure it's OK with the boss!).

Special circumstances can provide an ideal opportunity to grab a donation. For example:

Birthday coming up? Ask for donations in lieu of presents.
Go Paperless

The Internet and e-mail have significantly affected the fundraising world. Use them to your advantage:

Let people know that they can make donations on your behalf at www.ridingfordeafschools.org.
Add a short message about donating to your e-mail signature.
Build a website where people can learn about your commitment and donate money.

Use your creativity, whatever it may be. Everyone has the ability to do something well; sell your product or skill to benefit your fundraising campaign. A few ideas: cookies, lapel pins, knit caps, poems, chili, short stories, tax preparation abilities, photographs, babysitting time, car washing, drawings, language tutoring, personal training, t-shirts, designated driving, dog-walking, errand-running, gardening.

More tips are included in your starter package when you sign up as a rider!

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