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From: Henry.Kasten@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Henry Kasten)
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Subject: Re: Fund Raising
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Date: 22 Jan 91 21:52:18 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

hi jeff,  fundraising can be fun.  there are as many different
ideas as there are people.  not all ideas will work with all
groups.  size, abilities, projected budget are all factors which
should be taken into consideration.  one fun raiser which will work
for a blind organization, is working the concession stand at a
stadium.  many blind folks are familiar with concession stands,
owners like short learning curves..  we worked 10 home games for
the dallas cowboys,  we earned about $1000 per game.  handeling
money was not a problem because they used ticket coupons.  we
served hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, nachoes, popcorn
beer and soft drinks.  we cooked, wrapped and served.  we needed
approximately 15 people at each game, so we asked the lions club
and a women's church group to help out.  working together, all
three groups were able to exceed their projected budgets.  it was
hard work, but everyone had a good time.  now is the time to
contact professional organizations in your area to see if you can
get on their list.  if you will let me know more about your
organization, I am assuming you are a non-profit charitable
organization, i will get you some more fun raising ideas.  a big
help can come from your local chapter of nsfre (national society of
fundraising executives).  go to one of their next meetings and
mingle,  you won't believe the amount of useful ideas and help you
can get.  good luck, hk.

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