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Fundraising at its Finest
You've got a great idea. It's going to change your campus, your community, and the world.
But…you're broke.
We've all been there. Fundraising is a part of life for many volunteers and non-profits. But you don't have to see it as a necessary evil. Choose to see it as an opportunity to spread the word about your cause, have fun, and tell everyone in your life what you're passionate about!
This section offers ideas, tips, and strategies to help you make the most of your fundraising experience. *
I. Strategies
for Successful Fundraising
Here are five basic things to keep in mind when taking on any fundraising
endeavor. They may sound simple, but you'll be surprised at helpful
they are.
II. The
5 Most Common Volunteer Fundraising Mistakes
While learning from your mistakes is a great growing experience…sometimes
learning from other people's mistakes is an even better idea. Take
these as suggestions as you plan a strategy appropriate for your situation.
III. 25
Ways to Raise Funds for your Volunteer Work
Based on the last two sections, you are now thinking strategically
with an eye for avoiding challenges along the way. So it's the perfect
time to really get going on a specific project. These ideas are by
no means exhaustive. The hope is that they'll get you thinking creatively
about what possibilities are out there.
*This section is adapted from the Middlebury College fundraising guide.
