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Working togetherScottish Conference1 October 2011
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Introducing
Lorna, Charles and Julie
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Aims of the session
By the end of this session we hope that you will:
• Be inspired by stories from people who have made successful fundraising happen
• Understand how the Volunteer Fundraising team work in partnership with you
• Thought about how we can make our network of support bigger and stronger
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Organising an event
Lorna Johnston
Question of Support 2011
• 135 guests
• £5,000 target
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Organising and promoting
• Venue
• Date
• Target & pricing
• Press release
• Posters & online
• Word of mouth
• Through MDC
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Raising money from the event
• Tickets
• Think about other fundraising ideas
• Raffle
• Auction
• Question panel
• Enjoy it!
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Sheonad Macfarlane
“As one person I cannot change the world, but I can change the world for one person.”
Paul Spear
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- PICTURE TO COME
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Social Networking
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Fish & The West Whizzyland Way
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• Find something you are good at or interested in
• Involve everyone you know
• Be organised
• Keep your costs as low as possible
• Know that what you’re doing is vital
• Use the resources available
The key to effective fundraising:
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Your event or activity…1. Registering with the Muscular Dystrophy
Campaign2. Meeting/phone call with your Volunteer
Fundraising Manager - Fundraising Pack, advice and ideas- Fundraising materials- Press release3. Breaking down the target4. Spreading the word – friends, family and
colleagues
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Bringing new people to the charity:• Advertising for volunteers and supporters• Awareness raising activityBut…• People are more likely to get involved if they are asked to – particularly by someone they know • Lead Volunteer to engage and inspire people in cause• Spread the word and engage through social media• Establishing local relationships and reputation
Working Together
Julie Spence and Eilean Stewart
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Thank you