[Cash-and-caring] Fundraising break out at student leadershipseminar

[Ramona Walhof]

I can suggest some ideas that lend themselves particularly to students. 1. 
Of course, walk-a-thons are great.  2.   Students have been known to climb 
tall buildings for pledges.  3.  Students have been known to get a donation 
for every beer or every cupp of coffee sold at a given business on White 
Cane Safety Day or Louis Braille's birthday to go to the NFB.  For instance 
if coffee sells for 1.50 a cup, a dime donationn per cup on 500 cups during 
one day is 50 dollars, but businesses can afford to do something like this.
I am happy to talk with the person that will do the presentation.

The definition of a good fundraiser is something people get behind and 
support.  You always learn from experience.  There is a psychology at an 
auction of how to organize the items and how high to start the bidding for 
best results.  Advanced invitations and building up some items might bring 
better attendance and income at the Washington DC auction.  Getting the 
crowd is a huge part of any event.

In Idaho students could make money by offering to sell hours of instruction 
to folks who do not use the computer as well as the students do.

I certainly  hope this item will not be removed from the agenda. Students 
have enthusiasm, and that is what is needed to raise money.   Let me know 
what I can do. All it takes is one person who is excited, and others will 
follow.

Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richie Flores" <rflores at nfb-texas.org>
To: "'Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and Affiliates'" 
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Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 2:20 PM
Subject: [Cash-and-caring] Fundraising break out at student 
leadershipseminar


> Hi gang,
> It has been brought to my attention that the student division is hosting a
> leadership seminar at the National Center this weekend.  They have a spot
> designated for a Fundraising breakout session with no leader at this time.
> My Cash and Caring consult was seeked, and I quickly came up with the
> following possible solution for them:
> *One of our own, namely one of those in Baltimore, step up and assist with
> this opportunity to share our wisdom. I've asked our good friend Nijat 
> since
> he's the closest to the targeted age.  He's checking into seeing if he can
> make it such short notice.
> Any other suggestions would be helpful.
> They were thinking of cutting it from the agenda, because they didn't have
> any idea of how to lead this topic, I don't think that's a good 
> solution...
>
> Richie Flores
> National Federation of the Blind of Texas
> Youth Services Coordinator
> 314 E Highland Mall BLVD #253
> Austin, Texas 78752
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