[Nfbf-l] last chapters fundraising conference call

Wed Apr 7 13:42:06 UTC 2010

Hi. Unfortunately I have classes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays right now. I would have loved to listen in!

Rachel

> Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:42:22 +0000
> From: minichiellog at comcast.net
> To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org; Leaders at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] last chapters fundraising conference call
> 
> Rachel
> Unfortunately, I had forgetten I had a state board meeting tomorrow night. 
> The meeting will be Tuesday. I pasted part of the original information below with the date change. Hope you can still make it. 
> 
> Attention chapters
> > There will be a chapter fundraising conference call Tuesday, April 6 at 
> > 8pm. I would like to have at least one representative from each chapter 
> > attend. Anyone Florida member is welcome to join the conference. I'm 
> > hoping we can share what our chapters are doing for fundraising, but first 
> > I will need to discuss our Holland America cruise raffle fundraiser. This 
> > fundraiser will raise money for both the chapters and our affiliate. I 
> > also need to find out if chapters are interested in having a bowl-a-thon 
> > fundraiser in October. At 7:55pm, please dial 1-605-715-4900 access code 
> > 612111#. We will start promptly at 8pm. I be looking forward to hearing 
> > from you. I'll try to get the notes from the last chapter conderence call 
> > out soon.
> 
> 
> Gina Minichiello
> NFBF Board Member
> NFBF Fundraising Committee Chairperson
> Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
> minichiellog at comcast.net
> 904-571-9117
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rachel Jacobs <oceanrls at hotmail.com>
> To: NFB of Florida Listserv <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 03:22:52 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] last chapters fundraising conference call
> 
> 
> These are all great ideas! I was wondering what the phone number and pass code is to call for Monday? I am going to do my best to attend!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rachel Jacobs
> 
> > From: kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com
> > To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org; NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2010 14:49:11 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] last chapters fundraising conference call
> > 
> > Dear Gina,
> > 
> > I really enjoyed reading your post summarizing the fund-razing
> > teleconference. There were some excellent ideas. I hope everyone will copy
> > your message and save it in a special folder for future planning. 
> > 
> > Kathy
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> > Of Gina Minichiello
> > Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 12:59 PM
> > To: NFBF -Leaders; NFB of Florida Listserv
> > Subject: [Nfbf-l] last chapters fundraising conference call
> > 
> > I took some notes off the last conference call, so you can see what you
> > missed. We had several people on the call giving out some very useful
> > information. 
> > 
> > 
> > Chapters Fundraising Conference Call
> > November 18, 2009
> > 
> > Present:
> > Gina Minichiello - Fundraising Chairperson Larry Marten - Jacksonville Andy
> > Rood - Jacksonville Craig Kiser - Orlando David Evans - Palm Beach Janice
> > Breedlove - Pinellas Mike Lamb - Pinellas Mark Tardif - Martin County
> > 
> > Questions
> > How do we get people motivated to participate in fundraisers? 
> > Show how the money will benefit them. 
> > Pair less experienced fundraisers up with those that have more experience.
> > Only 10% of people in organizations do the majority of the work.
> > Don't give people a choice. Example: Hand out tickets to everyone to sell
> > and hope the ones that don't sell will at least try to sell a few. Let
> > people know how the money is being spent will help sell your fundraiser. 
> > 
> > Are people who participate given consideration over those who don't? 
> > Yes, and then next consider those that have potential. 
> > 
> > What are good types of fundraiser for small chapters with not much money?
> > Have fundraisers where there are more people. For example, a mall, church,
> > etc.
> > Get involved with other groups that will help support your fundraisers. 
> > 
> > Our there requirements to hold raffles?
> > The Florida affiliate is registered with the Department of Agriculture and
> > has a permit to solicit. The permit number is rarely needed, but you can
> > contact the state treasurer for the permit number. If you are requesting
> > donations, you may be asked for your 501(c)(3) letter. Draft a letter on NFB
> > letterhead about your event and/or donation request. Be sure to include a
> > brief description of the NFB and what we do. You can take this to retailers
> > and mail to corporate offices. 
> > Follow up is a must. Your request may be sitting on someone's desk in a pile
> > of other requests. 
> > 
> > Selling tips.
> > Show a genuine interest and passion for what you are trying to sell, or
> > promoting the NFB. Attitude is everything. You must have knowledge of what
> > you are selling and why you are selling it. If you don't believe in your
> > product, it won't sell. Leaders need to find the people that have passion to
> > sell. Everyone's talents are different. 
> > Some people can sell one product easier than another. Sell products that
> > sell themselves. 
> > 
> > Chapter fundraisers
> > 
> > Mike Lamb - Village Inn Pie Coupons
> > Village Inn gives chapter coupons. No money invested. 
> > Pinellas Chapter does this year round. Chapters receive a percentage of
> > sales that increases depending on the number of coupons sold. 
> > Holidays are a good time to sell these. Coupons sell for $10 
> > 
> > Gina Minichiello - Cookie dough fundraiser No investment. Chapters receive
> > order forms for cookie dough, pizza and other products. Collect money and
> > orders up front. Company delivers to chapter with 100 or more sold. The
> > average price $10-$12. You will need drivers to deliver. This is good before
> > the holidays. 
> > 
> > Entertainment Coupons Books
> > No money up front. There are incentives for volume sales. You can sell these
> > online and get credit. Not a good fundraiser for smaller cities. 
> > There are other types of coupon books fundraisers out there, such as
> > restaurant coupon books. Tell people to keep the book with them or leave it
> > in their car, or it is less likely they will use it. 
> > 
> > 
> > David Evans - Hot Dog Wagon at Wal Mart
> > Sell hot dogs, chips and a drink. You can bring coffee and doughnuts for the
> > early hours to sell. Pick a good day when everyone is shopping. 
> > Black Friday is an excellent choice. Have an NFB table set up by the wagon
> > with a donation jar. 
> > 
> > 
> > David Evans - M&M Fundraiser
> > You can get promotional M&Ms with the NFB logo on them and a message on the
> > bags that you sell. Can be a nice addition to Meet the Blind month. 
> > 
> > 
> > Mike Lamb - Meet the Blind Month picnic
> > A few retailers donated food or gift cards. Raffles were held at the picnic.
> > 
> > Volunteers cook hamburgers and hot dogs. The cost was $5 per person. 
> > Had contacts where all food was donated. Attendance was just over 100 and
> > expecting more each year. 
> > 
> > Mike Lamb - Trade Winds Hotel Weekend Raffle Chapter member had an in to the
> > hotel. A hotel weekend was obtained. 
> > 
> > David Evans - Free Car Wash
> > Hand out advertising fliers at the car wash.
> > Go to small business with a letter describing the event. Ask for $20 and a
> > business card, or $40 and a coupon for the store with an expiration date. 
> > Guarantee a minimum amount of fliers to be printed. 
> > Make sure businesses that donate get a copy of the flier. 
> > Boy scouts volunteer to wash cars. 
> > 
> > Craig Kiser - Kilimanjaro Climb, incentive for NFB The climb will benefit
> > Blind Services Foundation Seeking pledges 1 cent per foot. The climb is
> > 19000 feet. 
> > Offering chapters 10% of pledge monies collected. 
> > Craig has fliers and pledge cards. sckiser55 at earthlink.net There is no
> > pledge minimum. 
> > 
> > 
> > Gina Minichiello - Planned giving was discussed. 
> > Our affiliate purchased the Martindale-Hubbell attorney list. We edited the
> > original brochure, and sent it out to 2100 will and estate planner attorneys
> > in Florida. The list we offered to other affiliates to defray some of our
> > cost. The brochure was available for other affiliates for purchase. 
> > 
> > Attracting people to information tables. 
> > Dolphin bottle openers found at flea market. Very good fundraiser. 
> > Bowl of candy
> > Nice signs
> > Balloons for the kids 
> > 
> > David Evans - bowl-a-thon
> > Need 4-6 months prep time. 
> > You can embellish the event with advertising and door prizes. 
> > Work out discount with bowling alley. 
> > Rent the alleys for about 2 hours.
> > Potential to raise several thousand. 
> > Invite media to participate in bowl-a-thon. They can compete against each
> > other as teams. David will send out an email on bowl-a-thons. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Gina Minichiello
> > NFBF Board Member
> > NFBF Fundraising Committee Chairperson
> > Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
> > minichiellog at comcast.net
> > 904-571-9117
> > 
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