Global Village Fundraising Handbook Page 26
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OTHER IDEAS
GLOBAL VILLAGE FUNDRAISING GUIDE
Other creative ideas
for spreading the word
and raising money
Even though this handbook is full of ideas for raising money, our ultimate goal is to
gain supporters for the work and mission of Habitat for Humanity.
at means we
welcome the opportunity to spread awareness of the issue of global poverty housing,
create advocates for our work, and inspire new participants in Global Village and in
other aspects of Habitat’s e orts, from bringing new participants in to local a liates to
new shoppers in our ReStores. So as you are fundraising for your trip and your goal,
keep in mind the big picture of all the ways people can be engaged in our mission.
ese ideas are ways to spread awareness and open the door for people to step
into the world of Habitat. Of course, you can use these ideas to raise money, too!
Speaking presentations
Ask anyone and everyone you know if you can make a presentation to their
group — churches, civic organizations, clubs, classes, etc. Build your presentation
around the Global Village video or your own slideshow or video about your trip.
Sometimes this works well a er your trip, too! Share your pitch with the group
— the reason you are giving your own time and money to this project, and what
inspires you about the mission. Collect as many donations on the spot as you can
and have cards available with your Share.Habitat fundraising Web page address,
and information on how to give via phone or check. As with events, have a sign-in
sheet and follow up to thank people.
Community newsletters
Use your company, organization, church or campus newsletter to publicize your
Global Village trip. O er to write a series of articles about Habitat for Humanity,
Global Village and your particular trip, possibly one before, during and a er. Ask
for nancial support for your trip in the articles you write, and publicize your
Share.Habitat fundraising web page address to encourage people to donate online.
Remember — you’ll always get more when you ask.
Local companies, civic organizations and churches
Don’t forget to ask local businesses that you patronize, civic clubs such as Rotary,
and local churches. Find ways they can support you, from allowing you to leave a
change jar near the cash register at the co ee shop to making an extra o ering on
a Sunday at church.
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