Effective Fundraising Strategies for Rotary Clubs
Discover fundraising tips and strategies for Rotary Clubs, including examples of successful events, revenue streams, and essential questions to consider. Learn how to set clear goals, engage sponsors, and organize a committee for a successful fundraising campaign.
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FUNDRAISING PDG Taco Loretta QUESTIONS 1. Why are we fundraising? 2. What we will do with funds we raise? 3. NOT talking about raising funds to pay club dues to RI & District!
FUNDRAISING PDG Taco Loretta WHY Are We Fundraising? Examples of what clubs do with funds they raise: -Many clubs raise funds for RYLA or Scholarships -Help members attend District events -Palm Desert RC has a Food Insecurity focus
FUNDRAISING PDG Taco Loretta Other Questions? 1. Is this a Large Fundraise (>$5,000)? 2. How many Revenue streams? 3. If it includes raffle, need a permit (easy to get)
D5330 Gala Fundraiser Breakdown (one of most successful in recent memory) Revenue Streams - Event: 500 @ $200 ea; Cost was $160; surplus = $20 K - Auction/Raffle: surplus = $ 15 K; Live Auction = $ 20 K - Sponsorships: surplus = $ 55 K; Paddle Raise = $ 15 K TOTAL SURPLUS = $ 125,000 -
PD Rotary Club Golf Tourney ( Hitting For the Hungry a great cause) Revenue Streams - Golf: 130 @ $142 ea; Cost was $80; surplus = $ 8,000 - Auction/Raffle: surplus = $ 6,000 - Sponsorships: surplus = $ 21,000 - Course games/mulligans, etc = $ 2,000 TOTAL = $37,000 -
Previous slide listed events There s also opportunity through Sponsorships SPONSORS were No 1 Rev Stream in 2 examples Remember first rule of personal fundraising: People give to people Biggest mistake: Failure to Ask! Main question to answer: Where s my money going? Internally, keep your committee informed on a frequent basis
Our Fundraising Plan What s the goal? How much do we want to raise? What are we raising money for? Is this cause a good hook ? Is it appealing? Select a Chair and a Committee Assign tasks, timelines, schedule meetings Get a major Sponsor early in the process Execute
