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Question: What are some Fundraising Ideas that have worked for you?

I have to raise $2,500 by the end of April; so far I only have $105…I donated the $5 myself, and the $100 I recieved in fundraising credit, so really, I’ve raise nothing. I’ve sent out letters and e-mails telling people all about the cause I’m supporting with detailed information, that was only two days ago, so I haven’t recieved anything yet. In a few weeks, I’ll be participating in a team garage sale, and hopefully I’ll get some funding from that, but I’d like to be able to do something else and want to know what HAS worked for others. Thank you!

Answer: Hi Liesel! (love your name, BTW…very Sound of Music!

‘ve been heavily involved with fund raising for years….so here are some ideas I have that could be relatively low in cost for your endeavor…

1) Consider a mail campaign – depending on how many mailing addresses you have, you never know how many people might respond to your cause and just write you a check! This works amazingly well for several organizations that are short on time AND resources.

2) Have a fundraising event – give people in your community something to look forward to, and host a gala….you can sell tickets, have an auction, raffle prizes, etc that will give your church something to look forward to AND a perfect opportunity to donate to something they care about.

Letter Writing Part One

Question: How do I start a Fundraising Letter?

Hi:
I am writing a Fundraising Letter for my homework, and today I ask my teacher to take a look with my letter, but she said that she would probably start the letter with this:
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For those of you who are not familiar with our organization, Buckeye Bread Basket is a non-profit organization, which serves the community for many years. This year, the organization helps raising money for the annual Thanksgiving Day dinner, and more than 400 needy people, both single people and families, are expected to attend the dinner.
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The assignment is start writing a Fundraising Letter by sellling a tax deductible gift card.

Can anybody give me any suggestion on how I start my Fundraising Letter?

Answer: Congratulations !! This is YOUR LUCKY DAY
for the very next few days you are being given
the opportunity to save a good sum of money
on your tax bill while at the same time helping
some people who are in very serious need of
our help !!! Two very good things with one small
gift !!!!………..etc etc etc

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