Fund-raising, there may be 11 letters, but for many it is the equivalent of a 4 letter word. Just take a look around, everyone is raising money for something, whether its schools, sports organizations, drama clubs, non-profit medical foundations, non-profit volunteer organizations, the list goes on and on.
Fund-raising is an age old custom, one that every one of us has had to participate in at some level, and honestly most raise a minimum of money with maximum effort. SO, why not reverse that mindset? There are better ways to raise money! Sure, a car wash or Spaghetti Dinner can bring in a few hundred dollars, but was the time and effort worth it? Let's be honest here - how many parents would much rather, if feasible, just give the money to their child's club or sport rather than help them sell candy bars & gift wrap or wash cars?
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Great post!
ReplyDeleteHey - will you be working on grant writing as well? Have a few ideas that could use some expertise...