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FUNDRAISING AND SPECIAL EVENTS. t o do a special event or not—that is the question. Ann Charles Watts, CFRE Organizational Development Consultant—Resource Development Habitat for Humanity International 800-422-4828 x 5265 acwatts@habitat.org.
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FUNDRAISING AND SPECIAL EVENTS to do a special event or not—that is the question Ann Charles Watts, CFRE Organizational Development Consultant—Resource Development Habitat for Humanity International 800-422-4828 x 5265 acwatts@habitat.org
Prospect Research & Identification Raise Awareness Develop Case Basic Fundraising Cycle Cultivate & Consult Steward Solicit
Donor Pyramid Planned Gift Donors Capital Campaign Donors Major Donors Upgraded Donors First-time Donors Universe of Prospects
Prospect Research & Identification Raise Awareness Develop Case Planned Gift Donors Capital Campaign Donors Major Donors Cultivate & Consult Steward Upgraded Donors First-time Donors Universe of Prospects Solicit
Definitions and Differences • Activities • Benefits • Special Events Greenfield, J.M. Fundraising Fundamentals John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002, p.369.
ACTIVITIES Definition: Occasions whose chief goals are to communicate person-to-person, to convey a message, or to demonstrate a worthwhile charity. These goals are carried out in lectures, meetings, rallies, tours, and other forms of public gatherings. There is no charge or fee to participants who attend and receive the information or service provided. Purpose: To gather people together to inform them or provide them with a service. There may be no fundraising goal other than to further good relationships. Greenfield, J.M. Fundraising Fundamentals John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002, p.369.
BENEFITS Definition: Occasions that request attendance, for a fee or ticket charge, but offer in exchange some form of entertainment. Purpose: To stage a function for public enjoyment and to provide financial support to the organization’s cause. Greenfield, J.M. Fundraising Fundamentals John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002, p.369.
SPECIAL EVENTS Definition: Occasions for which no admission fee is charged because the official business to be conducted needs a crowd. Purpose: To convene people for business or official endeavors such as an annual meeting or school graduation. Greenfield, J.M. Fundraising Fundamentals John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002, p.369.
EVENTS ARE. . . the single most expensive way to raise money! So, if you think you want to have an event for the purpose of raising money (a.k.a: a benefit), here are some guideline to follow:
Would anyone be willing to volunteer to share his/her event with the group and receive feedback?
FUNDRAISING AND SPECIAL EVENTS to do a special event or not—that is the question Ann Charles Watts, CFRE Organizational Development Consultant—Resource Development Habitat for Humanity International 800-422-4828 x 5265 acwatts@habitat.org