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the fundraising ideas book by michael arnett and andrea marriage the fundraising ideas book 3[close]
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eagle communications trust po box 83 narre warren vic 3805 © michael arnett all rights reserved no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher national library of australia cataloguing-in-publication data arnett michael peter 1944the fundraising ideas book for australia and new zealand revised edition isbn 0 949250 06 6 isbn 0 949250 07 4 pbk 1 fund raising australia handbooks manuals etc 2 fund raising new zealand handbooks manuals etc i title 361.7 0994 printed by united print process 4 the fundraising ideas book[close]
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foreword we live in a busy world where spare time is a luxury many people do not enjoy nevertheless thousands of people will make time available to assist with their children s schools sporting clubs and local charities volunteers are the backbone of the fundraising activities these organisations undertake inadequate public funding has made fundraising a necessity for survival the competition for donations is fierce and fundraising committees look for innovative ways to raise money to subsidise their shortfall in funds many organisations are now assisted by professional fundraisers to ensure successful campaigns a whole host of innovating fundraising ideas are on offer mangoes chocolates batteries sunscreen wine personalised books tea towels and plates where mothers were once expected to bake cakes and organise raffles fundraising companies now offer these services the internet has revolutionised fundraising for many organisations not only are we able to visit web sites to source ideas for our fundraisers or locate fundraising products we can also use the internet to raise money affiliate programs offer a silent fundraising option to many organisations requiring no more effort than promoting a web site to members and paying generous commissions in return regardless of how innovative and high-tech fundraisers become there will always be a need for simple ideas as well sausage sizzles and lamington drives continue to raise thousands of dollars each year volunteering your time to help raise money will be a rewarding experience you will give your time without expecting anything in return and you will make a difference in your community you will make life long friends and get satisfaction from your achievements this will book will help you decide the right way to fundraise for you with many time tested up-market and innovative ideas included at the end of this book is a resource guide happy fundraising helen creswick www.fundraisingideas.com.au the fundraising ideas book 5[close]
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the fundrai$ing ideas book contents part one page introduction chapter 1 so you want to raise funds what is fundraising what this book will do for you fundraising is about money the billions of s raised each year 11 14 chapter 2 why raise funds money and people the two key elements the fundraising myths overcome the fear of fundraising the three important goals chapter 3 why people give why you don t need one or two wealthy donors psychological reasons for giving the crucial importance of self-esteem what fundraising research has unearthed chapter 4 how to raise funds the physics of fundraising energy and talent fundraising is good business practice maximise your profit plan plan plan keep accurate records organisation is the key make it personal goals chapter 5 how to plan a fundraising budget budget formula goal budgeting sample budget hints from a non-accountant keeping good records 31 16 21 23 chapter 6 a fundraising case history mary a typical novice fundraiser a typical p&c meeting the lack of funds problem mary volunteers the first step the first meeting the first funds are raised the second amount is raised the important early principles to remember how to and how not to ask for a business donation 35 the fundraising ideas book 7[close]
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chapter 7 how to organise a fundraising event the event first planning steps committee tasks getting started costs using all your resources publicity strategy and progress meetings the big day after the event thankyou s and wrap-up 41 chapter 8 friends romans countrymen publicity and how to get it 47 some publicity campaigns that did not work what is good publicity general publicity fundraising publicity 23 publicity methods you can use the news release radio tv speakers panel other popular methods the publicity person and what to look forward to the publicity committee chapter 9 how to create your own fundraising ideas the power of your mind 3 methods to help you create your own ideas brainstorming how to do it the lateral thinking approach program your subconscious chapter 10 thank you the biggest word in fundraising the biggest word special thankyou list the media the volunteers the donors the thank-you letter awards and presentations 54 59 part two chapter 11 the abc guide to fundraising ideas the auction the ad book amusements the antique or art show the bazaar/fete bingo the bus tour the card party the carnival the casino night the coffee day coin boxes the cocktail party the concert the cookbook the dance 8 the fundraising ideas book 62 101[close]
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the abc guide to fundraising ideas cont the dinner the fashion show the flea market the house tour the luncheon the movie/theatre party the plant sale sale of merchandise the sports tournament the thon chapter 12 135 things to make and do over 135 ideas on things you can make do and sell personalised coffee mugs candles book exchange special design quilts house of herbs travel kits school book flower ceramics advertising aprons baby furniture wishing wells special purpose plaques logs from paper etc and many more 102 part three chapter 13 professional fundraising when you need more than common cents corporate donations direct mail door-to-door collections professional fundraisers and professional consultants 129 appendix 1 the barometer of success 2 how to do a fundraising calendar 3 fundraising materials and supplies 4 how to make a donor card 5 how to bounce back from a failure 139 138 140 141 142 the fundraising ideas book 9[close]
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introduction a brief historical overview of fundraising and philanthropy for those interested in history the history of fundraising goes back many thousands of years an ancient babylonian king writing nearly 4,000 years ago entreats his subjects to see that justice be done to widows orphans and the poor there are earlier references to philanthropy but the babylonian code of hammurabi is the most concise moses nearly 3,500 years ago appears to be the originator of the tithe at that time this meant giving one tenth of the harvest s yield the tithe was to be given to the lord to be used to support the religious system and for the relief of the poor in addition every seventh year the fields lay fallow and the poor were allowed to pick any new areas of growth philanthropy became an important part of jewish life even from the earliest days in asia buddha formed a religion based on personal restraint and charity to the poor the kings of the region donated money to fund missionaries and in doing so became some of history s earliest and biggest donors the ancient wonder of the world the library of alexandria in egypt was founded as an early act of philanthropy scholars from all over the civilised world came to study and exchange knowledge at this fabulous centre of learning the christian era heralded a new age of philanthropy love and concern for mankind were two key features of the new religion from very early days the christians organised church funds to feed the needy later orphanages alms houses shelters and hospitals were set up all out of church funds in the middle ages the merchant-banker class was generous in supporting work and programs to overcome poverty and disease a major problem of the period the big growth in modern fundraising took place in america the social structure of the country in the 19th century required a great deal of generous philanthropic support universities and colleges were formed through large donations from a small number of wealthy supporters from this point on as society became more and more affluent the greater became the task to raise funds for societies needs the fundraising ideas book 11[close]
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in the u.s.a today over us$200 billion is donated to charity or non-profits annually this is a figure in excess of $700 for every man woman and child in australia with different social structures it is estimated that we donate in excess of a$1.5 billion as individuals this is bout 10 of the usa donation level there is still a long way to go good luck with your fundraising you are part of an ancient tradition that of practical philanthropy go out and raise funds for the causes you support and help make our world a better place for this and future generations 12 the fundraising ideas book[close]
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chapter 1 so you want to raise funds fund raising what is it some call it a science to most professionals it is an art to get people to part with their hard earned money and to part with it willingly has to be an art whether you are raising $1 million for a new building or $1000 for books for the school library you will need to know the fundamentals and principles that form part of modern fundraising practice this book was written to take some of the mystery out of fundraising it is a book for the non-professional the committee person the person who has volunteered to raise money for his or her group or organisation in fact it is for anyone who has the responsibility for maintaining the financial lifeblood of their agency school group auxiliary etc billions of dollars are raised annually throughout the western world for philanthropic purposes these may range from a few dollars collected by small support groups to multi-million dollar campaigns such as the salvation army red shield appeal or the u.s cancer fund this book won t put you in the cancer fund league but it will help you raise more than a few dollars it s really up to you human endeavour requires just that endeavour to make any course of action successful this is especially true of fundraising your group or organisation can benefit greatly if you treat this book as a blueprint for fundraising success i can only guess how you first got involved in doing fundraising no matter you are probably feeling a little overwhelmed by the task ahead don t worry you are not alone millions of other fundraising novices have been placed in the same predicament with the aid of this book you will be able to not only raise money but just as importantly enjoy it money the lack of money is why you are involved in fundraising this book will show you how to create the circumstances that will provide you and your organisation 14 the fundraising ideas book[close]
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