[Ohio-talk] FW: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] A New Resource from the NFBJI: NFB in the Community

[J.W. Smith]

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Dr. J. Webster Smith
President, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
PO Box 458 Athens, OH 45701
740-592-6326

"Changing what it means to be blind"
For more information go to nfbohio.org

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Federation Family,

Below is a new newsletter we are starting just for Federation leaders in
order to share with you tips for outreach and fundraising. Consider this an
extension of Meet the Blind Month. We hope this will grow into a base of
ideas that might help you grow message, members, and money.

Thank you!


NFB in the Community:
Changing What it Means to be Blind


In today's society, overcoming misconceptions about blindness poses a
constant challenge. However, through educating the public and raising
awareness, community perceptions about blindness can be changed. Here are
ways that your affiliate, chapter, or division can raise both awareness and
funds!

Raising the Funds to Raise Awareness

Uno Chicago Grill is known for its delicious pizza! The restaurant is
constantly looking for new nonprofits and organizations to host a Dough
Raiser. A Dough Raiser is simple. You fill out a free application on the
Uno's web site and coordinate with your local Uno's restaurant manager to
set a date. Once a date has been set, market the fundraiser. Tell everyone
you know to join your affiliate, chapter, or division at UNO's on the
specified date to enjoy a meal for a cause! Make sure to provide interested
guests with Dough Raiser donation tickets. Guests will provide the Dough
Raiser donation ticket to their waiter when they arrive at Uno for the Dough
Raiser. This will ensure that a percentage of their bill will be donated to
your affiliate, chapter, or division. Affiliates, chapters, and divisions
can earn up to 20 percent of each bill of participating guests.

A Dough Raiser is also a great opportunity to share information about the
NFB and blindness with the public. When promoting your Dough Raiser, you can
hand out tickets stapled or paper clipped to What is the NFB brochures and
NFB Alphabet Braille Cards. If you belong to a religious establishment,
community club, and/or any other group, you can share the information about
the Dough Raiser and the NFB with them. Encourage the members to attend the
Dough Raiser and eat a delicious meal for a cause!

In the Community

The month of November is a great time for community events. Thanksgiving
presents many opportunities for individuals to give back and enjoy company.
This Thanksgiving season, consider serving food at a shelter in the
community. Not only will your affiliate, chapter, or division be helping
families in the community, but they will also be helping to spread
information to the public about blindness.

Also, you can check to see if your community will be hosting a Thanksgiving
parade. If so, find out how your affiliate or chapter can get involved.
Consider walking in the parade holding a NFB banner or passing out
information about the NFB to attendees. Get creative to spark interest among
the parade attendees!

Contact us

If your affiliate, chapter, or division uses any of the tips, let us know!
Send us pictures, videos, and audio, along with a description of what you
did, to Melissa Kobelinski at
mkobelinski at nfb.org<mailto:mkobelinski at nfb.org>.

If you have hosted or participated in an event in your community to raise
either awareness or funds and would like to share your success stories,
please contact Melissa Kobelinski by e-mail,
mkobelinski at nfb.org<mailto:mkobelinski at nfb.org>, or by phone, (410)
659-9314, extension 2423.


Melissa Kobelinski
 Jernigan Institute
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street
at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext 2423


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