{"id":103166,"date":"2018-09-18T13:30:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T17:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?page_id=103166"},"modified":"2021-11-11T15:51:55","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T20:51:55","slug":"fundraising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/bbu\/fundraising\/general","title":{"rendered":"BBU Fundraising General"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fundraising<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\"BestRaising money for the chapter is important to help plan activities, parties, field trips, and cover chapter dues for high school and college chapters ($350).<\/p>\n

Fundraising activities are a good way to not only raise money but also raise chapter publicity and awareness throughout the community. It is important to include all chapter members in your fundraising activity. The key to a successful fundraiser is to be organized. Plan the event in advance and make sure that everyone in your chapter feels a sense of responsibility for the outcome of the fundraiser.<\/p>\n

Planning a Fundraiser<\/h2>\n

With fundraisers you can raise money\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0awareness for your chapter.<\/p>\n

The key to a successful fundraiser is to be organized. Plan the event in advance and make sure that everyone in your chapter feels a sense of responsibility for the outcome of the fundraiser.[\/vc_column_text]

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Other Funding Sources<\/h2>\n

Campus funding<\/h4>\n

A great place to start looking for funds for your chapter is campus resources.\u00a0 Research how other service organizations or clubs on campus are funded.\u00a0 You may be able to apply for funding through your student government.<\/p>\n

In-kind donations<\/h4>\n

An in-kind donation is a donation of goods or products that your chapter can use. Many of your chapter needs for parties and activities can be met through in-kind donations.<\/p>\n

Examples of in-kind donations:<\/p>\n