The Student Leadership Conference

1. The Student Leadership Conference Training today’s Leaders for a successful tomorrow Prepared by Ebony Calvin

2. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing, and CAB! As a student organization it is important to have ample funding to successfully recruit members and host programs. A student organization’s allocated budget is only the beginning of the money you can utilize. Fundraising, Special Allocation, and the Campus Activities Board (CAB)are essential parts of obtaining programming money for your organization.

3. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing, and CAB! Fundraising 101 • Goals and Purpose • Planning and Execution • Conclusion and Evaluation • Examples CAB Proposals • Overview and Benefit • Funding Limitations • Application Requirements • Presentation to CAB

4. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! Fundraising 101: Goals and Purpose Before you have the members of the organization run home and bake hundreds of cupcakes, you should first determine the goal and purpose of your fundraiser. Your goal should not be to just make money, but you should establish a set target amount you need to raise. Talk this over with your executive board and determine a realistic goal.

5. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! Fundraising 101: Plan and Execution After you have determined your target, you need to decide how you plan to reach that goal. What type of fundraiser will you do? • Talk to your members and get their opinions on what they believe will work the best. The more you involve all your members the more they will buy into the idea. • Get Creative! How many bake sales can you possibly see in a year? Do something that will spark the interest of the entire campus.

6. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! Fundraising 101: Plan and Execution How will you make a profit? • Determine your expenses. If you are selling flowers for Valentine’s Day, how much will the flowers cost you? • How much must you earn to break even? Determine how much each member must raise to reach your goal.

7. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! Fundraising 101: Plan and Execution Time, Date, and Location • What is(are) the best day(s) of the week to target the most people? What time(s) is(are) the most people on campus? • Try to plan fundraisers that accommodate the schedules of commuters and resident students to maximize your profit.

8. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! Fundraising 101: Plan and Execution Be Successful • Do one fundraiser at a time! Although it may seem that doing more than one fundraiser at a time would generate more money, this is not the case. Having your organization do one fundraiser and do it well will increase your success. • Create excitement in your group. If your group is motivated and excited the better the outcome will be. • Throughout the fundraiser make business-like decisions. Remember you are trying to make a profit; continue to make decisions that will keep your target attainable.

9. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! Conclusion • After your fundraiser deposit all funds into your earned income. • Assess your results to see if you achieved your goal. • Thank all participants for their hard work and dedication. Examples • Raffles • Car washes • Student/Faculty Talent Show • Dance-a-Thon • Ice-cream social • What are some of your idea?

10. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! CAB Proposals CAB is a programming board that provides funding for events and activities that are campus-wide and collaborative. Student Organizations and University programming entities (departments, University committees, etc.) are encouraged to submit funding proposals based on the seven broad Student Affairs programming objectives to the Campus Activities Board (CAB) for consideration.

11. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! CAB Proposals: Application & Presentation Tips & Tricks The key to a successful CAB request is the preparation of your application and presentation to the board. Having all the details of the event and evaluations of the event in the past (if applicable) will assist the CAB board members in making their decision.

12. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! CAB Proposals : Applications • Be sure you have requested funds through Student Government Special Allocations first. (YOUR REQUEST WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OTHERWISE) • Have co-sponsors from various areas of campus (i.e. Greek Life, Academic, Colleges, Departments, etc.) – This shows the diversity of your program and will emphasize the idea that the event is open to ALL students. • Be sure to outline the history of the event if it has occurred before. Be ready to explain what worked, what didn’t, and how you can improve the events. • Also, include a timeline of not only the event itself, but also the marketing strategies and techniques.

13. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! CAB Proposals : Applicants Create a detailed budget for the event. Include the following: • How much money will be spent in total? • How much money will your organization be spending and what you will be receiving from sponsors? • How will the CAB funding will be spent specifically? • Also, note any CAB funding allocated for the event from the past and how this amount must change, if at all. REMEMBER TO INCLUDE: • Letter of intent from speaker/talent. (NOT A CONTRACT) • Calendar clearance pass • Speaker/ Talent biography

14. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! CAB Proposals: Presentation • Dress to impress. Come dressed in business attire. Men – Dress Pants, Shirt, Tie, and Jacket. Women – Dress Pants / Skirt, Blouse, and Jacket. • NO SNEAKERS, T-SHIRTS, JEANS, HOODIES, or HATS. • Make sure that all individuals who are present at the CAB meeting are fully knowledgeable of the request and all information on the request. Do not have individuals represent this event who are not fully aware of the following: • History • Speakers/Talent – Biography, Topic, and Other Presentations • Co-sponsors and what they are contributing, whether it is labor or money. • Money requests and allocations.

15. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! CAB Proposals: Presentation • Be ready to explain and defend how your event varies from events already held on campus. • Be prepared to explain how this event fits with the mission of the University. • DON’T BE NERVOUS!! This is your event- you planned, organized and promoted it. You know what you are talking about, just answer all questions completely and honestly.

16. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB! CAB Proposals Important Facts About CAB • Funds are allocated at least 4 weeks prior to the event. • Meetings are held every 2 weeks in Fall and Spring. • Funding is based on a first-come, first-served basis. • Organization’s funding request must benefit the students at large and be open to all students. • Once an organization has been allocated money, they must: • Provide proof of advertising at least 3 weeks prior to the event • Provide their assessment/evaluation at least 2 weeks after the event • The request must not specifically duplicate the goals or services of existing programs and must be in-line with the missions of the University, organization, and the following Student Affairs broad objectives: • Academic Enrichment • Personal and Professional Development • Interpersonal and Social Development • Global Awareness • Civic and Social Responsibility

17. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB REVIEW CAB SAMPLE APPLICATION

18. Fundraising Ideas, Proposal Writing and CAB Q &A