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HOW TO FUNDRAISE WORKSHOP. By: The Pilipino American Law Society. WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?. TO HELP YOUR STUDENT ORG PROCURE EASY WAYS TO RAISE MONEY. SO THAT YOU CAN. not only learn how to “arraign” people, but…. Make It Rain. WHY???.
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HOW TO FUNDRAISE WORKSHOP By: The Pilipino American Law Society
WHAT’S THE PURPOSE? TO HELP YOUR STUDENT ORG PROCURE EASY WAYS TO RAISE MONEY
SO THAT YOU CAN • not only learn how to “arraign” people, but…
WHY??? • Use the money for meetings, panels, and extra-curricular activities • Loosen dependence on ASUCH for funds • Ensuring funds for next years executive board
WHAT CAN I DO TO RAISE MONEY? • Contact alumni and ask for donations • Write letters to firms for sponsorships / donations • Hold fundraising activities on campus
CONTACTING ALUMNI • Use Hastings’ alumni network • Go to alumni & student networking events • Calendar of events at - http://www.uchastings.edu/alumni/ • Use your networking skills • Hastings alumni at firms • Look for alumni with common background or interest
WRITE FUNDRAISING LETERS • Research firms • Write a letter stating upcoming events • Make it easy for them to send your organization money AND IF YOU CAN… TRY AND MAKE SOME KIND OF CONNECTION WITH THE FIRM.
RESEARCHING FIRMS • Directories of firms • NALP, Vault, etc. • Does not have to be local • Bar association websites • i.e. Asian American Bar Association, Filipino Bar Association of Northern California, San Francisco La Raza Lawyer’s Association • Firms • Diversity / Pro Bono Coordinator • Ethnic / Special Interest Background • Hastings Alumni • Other ties to your organization
LETTER WRITING • Introduce who you are • What’s your organization’s mission • List past activities • Reputation on campus • Goals for the upcoming semester • Explain why you need the money • List upcoming events, expenses • Ask them to sponsor one or all these events • Give them some incentive (optional)
MAKE IT EASY TO SEND MONEY • VERY IMPORTANT! • Include: • A self-addressed stamped envelope • Clear contact information • Also: • Make sure the contact information you have is the most up to date
REMEMBER TO SAY YOUR THANKS! • Send: • A thank you letter • A card • Photos of the event You want to establish an ongoing relationship with the firm.
BUT REMEMBER… If you do get donation from alumni, let alumni services know
FUNDRAISING ON CAMPUS • Food sales & bake sales • Take advantage of special occasions • Holidays grams • Beer on the Beach sponsorships • Throw a fundraiser • Party
to CLA$$Y The End!