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How to organize a chapter fund raising event

How to organize a chapter fund raising event. Meg Keilbach Director of Development. Choosing the right event. Live Auction Silent Auction Selling Raffle Tickets Golf Tournaments Door Prizes Dinners Private Viewing / Tour. Planning an Event.

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How to organize a chapter fund raising event

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  1. How to organize a chapter fund raising event Meg Keilbach Director of Development

  2. Choosing the right event • Live Auction • Silent Auction • Selling Raffle Tickets • Golf Tournaments • Door Prizes • Dinners • Private Viewing / Tour

  3. Planning an Event • 6-12 months in advance – identify event, possible venue, chairperson and purpose • Discuss event with AA&D staff and get Charity Auction form • Identify possible donations and strategize volunteer “solicitations” • Publicize, publicize and then publicize some more!

  4. Who gets credit for what… • Vendor Donations • Individuals / Businesses received “Other Credit” from Cornell • Items purchased at an auction • Gift Credit vs. “Other Credit” • FMV of item vs. winning bid

  5. IRS Publication 526 • Cannot deduct the value of your time or services • Acceptable deductions: • Unreimbursed • Directly connected with the services • Expenses you had only because of the services you gave • No personal, living or family expenses

  6. CHS Foundation $1 Million Matching program • Established at HEC 83 (2008) • For every $3 donated to a new or existing scholarship the Foundation will match with $1 • To date, over $400,000 has been raised!

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