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FUNDRAISING

FUNDRAISING. The Basics. Fundraisers fall into one of these two categories: Fundraising for your club Fundraising for service Both of these are vital to your club but only one counts for service hours. Club Fundraisers.

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FUNDRAISING

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  1. FUNDRAISING

  2. The Basics • Fundraisers fall into one of these two categories: • Fundraising for your club • Fundraising for service • Both of these are vital to your club but only one counts for service hours.

  3. Club Fundraisers • A club fundraiser will bring in funds that are meant to directly benefit your members. • For example: • Fundraising for DCON • Fundraising for club T-shirts • Fundraising for a club social event

  4. Fundraising for Service • In these fundraisers, proceeds go to a worthy cause. • You can seek out organizations that need your help and are local to you. • These Fundraisers can earn service hours.

  5. Fundraising for Service • For example: • Trick-or-treat for UNICEF • The Eliminate Project • March of Dimes • What other examples are you familiar with?

  6. What works? • Let’s begin with examples from your own clubs. • The ideal fundraiser requires little or no money to put on, but will result in funds. • Planning is key in any fundraiser!

  7. One Step at a Time Step 1: Decide where you would like the funds you raise to go. Make sure to agree on this prior to planning.

  8. One Step at a Time Step 2: Make sure there is a clear leader of the project. This will make the entire fundraiser run smoothly.

  9. One Step at a Time Step 3: Approve any in-school fundraisers with your club coordinators.

  10. One Step at a Time Step 4: Decide what donations you will need. What will this fundraiser cost you?

  11. One Step at a Time Step 5: Gather Volunteers! Also, make sure all your volunteers understand their role.

  12. One Step at a Time Step 6: Execute your fundraiser and follow through.

  13. Sales Fundraisers • Fundraisers that sell products. • Key Club International and Kiwanis both have licensed merchandise. • www.keyprofits.com • www.kiwanispeanutday.com • You can also get involved in fundraisers where merchandise is provided. For example: selling Eliminate merchandise.

  14. Sponsorship Fundraisers • Fundraisers where you seek sponsors • These fundraisers will require lots of planning but can be very successful. • Sponsors to consider: • Kiwanis • Local Businesses • Credit Unions • Division • Individual Clubs

  15. Donations Donations can come from: • Kiwanis • Grants for projects • FLOF and YOF • Businesses • Sponsorships • Bucket Drops

  16. Donations cont. • Donations can come in the form of money or goods. • If a business can’t donate directly, they may be willing to give your club a discount. • When it comes to donations, time frame should always be considered.

  17. When working with Businesses • Every Business will have its own protocol for donations. • You should first check a businesses' website for any paperwork concerning donations. • Most larger businesses will need plenty of advanced notice in order to give you a donation. Plan on searching for donations at least 2 months prior to your project.

  18. How to Ask for Money • Be polite • Have confidence • Know your facts and information • Be professional

  19. Examples: • Walk-a-thons • Color Runs • School Dances • Field Days • Chocolate Bar Fundraisers

  20. More Examples: • Movie Days • Valentines Day Grams • Talent Shows • Holiday Potlucks • Bowl-a-thons

  21. General Fundraising Tips • Have a goal • Have dedicated volunteers • Have fun • Once your fundraiser is complete, look back and consider what can be improved on.

  22. Resources • Direct Contact • Lieutenant Governor • Zone Administrator • District Treasurer • Online Resources • www.FloridaKeyClub.org/theeliminateproject • www.FloridaKeyClub.org/dcon

  23. FLOF/YOF FLOF The Florida Opportunity Fund (FLOF) is a grant for service projects available only in the Florida District of Key Club International. FLOF can give clubs up to 2/3 the money necessary for service projects; however, schools must provide 1/3 of the amount they wish to receive. The amount of money you can get ranges from $100 to $1,000.

  24. FLOF/YOF YOF • The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is Key Club International’s grant program for service projects. • You can receive funding for projects between $100-$2,000 once a year. Applicants must have an adult advisor. • Applications must be received by Key Club International on or prior to October 15. • Decisions are released Mid-January

  25. FLOF/YOF In order to apply, go to www.floridakeyclub.org Under the “FLOF/YOF” tab, you will find all the information necessary to apply

  26. Questions?

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