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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We have done this during student workshops hosted by our local student division in the past. For a social night, we taught dance moves then had a dance. I was sighted and a dancer for years before I lost my sight, so it’s not uncomfortable for me to pick up moves, but I have found that many blind people are uncomfortable with movement, especially when rhythym is involved. If doing something like this, I think it can be helpful to demonstrate certain steps.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I will point out though that not everyone feels the groove when music is pumping though, and it’s not just a blind thing. You either have rhythym or you don’t, so not generalizing here, just noting observations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Bridgit<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Cash-and-Caring [mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Chang, Patti via Cash-and-Caring<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 19, 2016 6:45 AM<br><b>To:</b> Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and Affiliates <cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Chang, Patti <PChang@nfb.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cash-and-caring] ideas<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I was recently in KS. They have a dance and I noticed that many people simply do not know how to dance. My husband and I started giving impromptu two-step and country-walse dances. It was a lot of fun. Maybe this should be paired with a dance lesson. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> Cash-and-Caring [<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michelle Clark via Cash-and-Caring<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 19, 2016 6:31 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and Affiliates'<br><b>Cc:</b> Michelle Clark<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cash-and-caring] ideas</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>You need to bring in some of the young people to help. I’m 62 and I still like to shake a leg every once in a while!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_MailEndCompose"></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Cash-and-Caring [<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Cash-and-Caring<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, December 18, 2016 7:05 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and Affiliates' <<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org">cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <<a href="mailto:bkpollpeter@gmail.com">bkpollpeter@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cash-and-caring] ideas<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We tried a couple of years to have a dance during our banquet, when we still had it, but no one was interested. So we stopped bringing up the idea.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Bridgit</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Cash-and-Caring [<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michelle Clark via Cash-and-Caring<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, December 17, 2016 5:41 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and Affiliates' <<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org">cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Michelle Clark <<a href="mailto:mcikeyc@aol.com">mcikeyc@aol.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cash-and-caring] ideas<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am not sure. It seems as though the DJ needs to assure the dancing gets started. At our last Anniversary, we were able to get President Riccobono to speak. I asked he and Melissa to make sure they started the dancing.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Well, the DJ did one of those “Everyone in the community on the floor” type songs that had a whole lot of people up on the floor dancing and laughing. I was trying to finish up some things but took the time to at least dance that first dance. I am told Sharon Maneki got up as well.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>After the event, the comments were that the event went well, but the excitement was all about the dancing. If people know that, they will come.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Michelle </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Cash-and-Caring [<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Cash-and-Caring<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:30 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and Affiliates' <<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org">cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <<a href="mailto:bkpollpeter@gmail.com">bkpollpeter@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cash-and-caring] ideas<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Michelle,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I love the idea of the dance fundraiser. This sounds similar to my chapter’s banquet we used to do, but it stopped being successful. I would like our affiliate to try something like this, but we need more participation from our general membership to pull off a bigger event. Curious to how you, and others, stimulate participation for events like this.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Bridgit</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Cash-and-Caring [<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michelle Clark via Cash-and-Caring<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, December 16, 2016 11:48 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and Affiliates' <<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org">cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Michelle Clark <<a href="mailto:mcikeyc@aol.com">mcikeyc@aol.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cash-and-caring] ideas<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'>1.<span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>What are the most successful fundraising ideas you employ?<span style='color:#1F497D'> Every other year we have an Anniversary Dinner and Dance along with a speaker. Of course from the NFB and an auction. We can make around $2,500 or more on this. We happen to be celebrating our 7<sup>th</sup> on Feb 4, 2017.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'>2.<span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>2. What has not worked or is no longer working?<span style='color:#1F497D'> We had a Yard Sale in my front yard. It was a bust. It turns out my street is not as busy as I thought. The only money we earned was from buying from one another and from the para-transit drivers bringing the members to my house. LOL!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'>3.<span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>What precipitated you signing up for this listserv.<span style='color:#1F497D'> We do a lot of activities and we need funds. It is also good to see what others are doing and share.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Michelle Clark </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>National Harbor Chapter/NFBMD</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will start by answering these myself.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Over time the best fundraiser our Illinois affiliate has employed is gift certificate sales. It has run its course in Illinois for now but it works like this. A not for profit buys gift certificates from a broker like the Manna Group (888) 272-1952. The entity pays less than the face value of the certificates. You sell them at face value and keep the difference. There is a minimum order to avoid fees. The percentage is generally low in terms of what you make on each order but overtime this is amazing. It also goes to core funding which is awesome. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We also do something called “15 for funds” which Dr. Jernigan taught us decades ago. The legend proclaims that Illinoisans were lamenting our lack of funds at a convention and Dr. Jernigan promised that he could fix that problem in fifteen minutes. He made the direct ask for contributions during our state convention banquet by starting at $500 and working his way down. We have done this every year since. It illustrates the point that you must make the ask before people will contribute. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AmazonSmile is not doing well. We have never gained more than $30 in a quarter. It is a nuisance to sign up for and we already have many NFB affiliates on the system. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I signed up for this listserv because I serve as our Director of Outreach and one of the things I am tasked with is helping our affiliates to fundraise in an efficient manner with an eye towards the longer term and plans to cultivate those who give to NFB.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope this good start is helpful. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>