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<div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">"Every day we raise the expectations of blind people in the National Federation of the Blind."</span></div>
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<div>Patti S. Gregory Chang Esq.<br>
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On Dec 22, 2016, at 10:54 AM, Chang, Patti via Cash-and-Caring <<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org">cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div>Colorado does very well with their convention option. I would love to hear some pointers from someone on that particular committee.<br>
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On Dec 22, 2016, at 9:58 AM, Mike Freeman via Cash-and-Caring <<a href="mailto:cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org">cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div><span>I agree. In the past few years, our affiliate has tended to shut down after the banquet. The young people ended up going to the bar or to the hospitality suite while the older persons decided that in order to be ready for Sunday morning in the Federation,
they should go to bed. So we have not had an auction after the banquet.</span><br>
<span>In our experience, it has been better during the past few years to have an auction item or two every few convention items so that people remain awake and interest is maintained in staying in the room. We also handle door prizes this way. we have not
been terribly successful at getting large scale vendors to contribute to the auction or non-conventioneers to come to the convention and bid the items up.</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>Instead of an Idol-like competition, I've suggested doing an ice cream social or game night for a fundraiser/social activity. In the past, having a casino night has been suggested, but because of Nebraska's strict laws, we have
avoided before, but it's not completely undoable, we just need to make sure we follow all the proper rules. Perhaps something my chapter can consider for our state convention since we currently don't have a group doing an after-banquet activity now that the
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>I've been to "idol" shows in the NFB at various levels and most of them were expected to be talent shows, like American Idol. Maybe we could call it by a different name and the sticklers wouldn't be so undyingly dying. Fun is something
we need to have plenty of. When we're near our end, we're going to be glad we had some fun.</span><br>
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division is blessed that they are willing to take part in the fundraiser. The IABS Idol event is one worth exploring for sure. Wishing everyone a wonderful Wednesday and great holiday season!</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>Now, Eric, I'm sure the National Representatives will appreciate the advertisement of their singing. That is one idea I had not heard about. Parnell volunteers, and Carla and Amy and James are great. Don't know about all. Somebody
told me that not all blind people are musicians. LOL! Perhaps this committee can come up with some new challenges, if not for the national reps, how about state Presidents? I am looking forward to hearing about it!
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each, sell them for 10, and the value of the car wash is a $12 value, so we make five dollars profit on every sale and the bearer of the certificate receives a good deal on a quality car wash. The North-Central chapter also conducts a candy sale, with all
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>I would like to see this group get a little more interactive. Toward that end I am asking people to answer a couple of quick questions:</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>1. What are the most successful fundraising ideas you employ?</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>2. 2. What has not worked or is no longer working?</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>3. What precipitated you signing up for this listserv.</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>I will start by answering these myself.</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>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.</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>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.</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>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.</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>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.</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>Hope this good start is helpful.</span><br>
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