[Nfbf-l] last chapters fundraising conference call

[Sherri]

Sounds like it was an excellent conference call. Great job Gina!
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From: "Gina Minichiello" <minichiellog at comcast.net>
To: "NFBF -Leaders" <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>; "NFB of Florida 
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Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 1:58 PM
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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