Fundraising Fixes

2018 Pilot International Fundraising Workshop

Workshop Line Up

▪ Connie Moore, Pilot Club of Moline IL- Birdies for Charity

Fix # 1 = Crowdfunding Basics

▪ Sarah Kearney, Pilot Club of Raleigh, NC- Flower & Plant Sale

Fix # 2 = Grab & Go Fundraising Group Exercise

▪ Lindsey Wayland, Pilot Club of Hohenwald, TN –Van-Go Paint

Fix # 3 = Something Old, Something New

▪ Japan District Fundraising Report

Panel Q& A

Birdies For Charity - Overview

▪ John Deere Classic is an annual Golf Tournament in Moline, IL

▪ Pro Golfers from the PGA tour participate.

▪ Charities must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3.

▪ All contributions must come from a designated donor.

▪ Supports charities in our community.

Birdies For Charity- How it works

▪ Moline Pilot Club becomes a 501(c)3.

▪ Register with Birdies for Charity.

▪ Sent out flyers to our donors.

▪ Donors contribute a one time flat donation or pledge one cent or more per birdie.

Birdies For Charity-Crowdfunding Online

▪ Moline Pilot Club guaranteed %5 above all money donated

▪ Last year we received %10

▪ It is a fundraiser that can be done with little time and effort

▪ Online option

Fix #1 Crowdfunding

Online & Social Network donations.

Crowdfunding 101

▪ Crowdfunding is a technique that harnesses the power of social sharing and personal networks. Individuals ask for donations from their friends, family members, and peers. To do this they can create an ONLINE crowdfunding page to tell their story, upload photos or videos, and accept donations.

▪ $34 Billion= amount raised globally via crowdfunding.

▪ $7,000= Average SUCCRESSFUL crowdfunding campaign.

▪ 24-35 = age range of average crowdfunding donor.

▪ 105%= how much MORE campaigns with videos raise.

Crowdfunding Around the World

▪ The crowdfunding industry is projected to grow to over $300 billion by 2025.

Crowdfunding Benefits

The Benefits

▪ RAISES MONEY QUICKLY: With the right crowdfunding platform and ample promotion, a crowdfunding campaign has the potential to raise quite a lot of money in a very short amount of time. In fact, many campaigns reach their goal in just 40 days!

▪ RAISES AWARENESS: Crowdfunding can help you spread the word about a cause, or social issue while you raise money. It’s an effective way to educate your peers. The more people you know, the more willing they’ll be to give!

▪ BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER: People love to come together under one common cause. It gives them a sense of purpose and empowers them to raise money for something they care about. Crowdfunding brings people together for just that!

Crowdfunding Nonprofit Platforms

▪ Classy

▪ FaceBook

▪ YouCaring

▪ Fundly

▪ CrowdRise

▪ Causes

▪ GivingTuesday

NOTE: Platform Fees &

Transaction Percentages vary

Flower & Plant Sale

Fix #2 Grab & Go Fundraising

Adding a new twist to your fundraiser

Grab & Go Ideas

• Wine Pull • Change Collection• Mystery Grab Bag• Centerpiece Sale/Raffle• ?• ?• ?

Grab & Go Ideas Group Brainstorm

▪Collaborate with those at your table to come up with 3 new Grab & Go Ideas to take back to your clubs.

Fix #3 Something Old, Something New

Realizing when it may be time for a fundraising fix.

Something Old, Something New

▪Add a new element

▪ Change the name or theme

▪Drop something that is not working.

▪Seek out partnerships

Japan District – Fundraising Success StoriesReported by Fundraising Coordinator- Toshiaki Tada.

Satsuma Pilot Clubwas awarded

Gold Prize!Japan District recognizes clubs that are successful in 3 categories: membership expansion,

fundraising, and service Projects with gold/silver/bronze awards at annual District

Convention. Here are two Pilot clubs who won gold and silver prize each in fundraising

activity.

Japan District – Fundraising Success StoriesReported by Fundraising Coordinator- Toshiaki Tada.

Nara Pilot Club was awarded the Silver Prize!

Bahamas District

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