Global Village Fundraising Handbook Page 21
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44EVENT-BASED FUNDRAISING
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Event-based
fundraising
Direct solicitation via email, snail mail, in person and phone are good ways to ask
family and friends for nancial support. However, fundraising events allow you to
go far beyond that inner circle and expose your trip and Habitat for Humanity to a
larger, more diverse audience. And they can be fun!
General tips for events
times you do fundraising events, try to err on the side of simplicity. People will
be happy to support you and don’t need a complicated plan with a lot of details
to be able to o er their support.
people know what the goal is.
this information to follow up, and thank people for coming and for their sup-
port. You might also use this list to send updates from the eld and do fund-
raising a er the trip if you are inspired.
create a slideshow, and speak from the heart about why you have chosen to
invest your own time and money into this e ort.
a silent auction or other means.
to collect the donations you are requesting. Have envelopes available for people
to put checks into. Have enough pens for everyone. Be sure to have one or two
people on hand to collect donations at the door and/or during the event.
hand out with clear instructions on how to donate online or via phone and check.
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