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The 3 Immutable Laws of Top Fundraisers

Published on Nov 24, 2015

Raising Money is a great fear for many people. They worry that friends and family will run if they ask for a donation. Raising money should not be so stressful. It isn't rocket science. Here's how to do it easily.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The 3 Immutable Laws

of top fundraisers (+ 1 BONUS)
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Raising money is not hard

You just follow this plan

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THE FIRST STEP

It all starts with you

1. SPEND LESS

Give YOUR OWN MONEy first

BUY LESS STUFF

Bring a bag lunch
Stop 'treating' yourself
Don't go to Starbucks

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You will be surprised at how fast the extra $1-200 month adds up

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THE SECOND STEP

IS STILL ALL ABOUT YOU
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2. MAKE MORE

Give YOUR OWN TIME FIRST
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RAISE YOUR INCOME

Take an extra shift
Get a part time job
Ask friends for work

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When you give your own time you raise hundred$ more per month

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THE THIRD STEP

THIS step IS ABOUT OTHER people
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3. ASK FOR DONATIONS

FROM EVERYONE
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AFTER you commit your own MONEY and TIME.

THEN Invite others to JOIN.

THAT is when they BELIEVE you.

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ASK EVERYONE

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Colleagues
  • Distant relatives
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DONT FORGET

  • HR (matching programs)
  • Neighbours
  • Your church
  • Strangers (put out a tip jar)
  • Your ex ...
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PEOPLE WANT TO GIVE

BUT only TO SOMETHING meaningful
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BONUS STEP

ONE MORE WAY TO MAKE MONEY
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PEOPLE ALSO LIKE

  • Bake sales
  • Car washes
  • Golf tournaments
  • Bottle drives
  • And a 1000 other ideas
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If they work for you. Great!

...but they usually raise a small amount of money for a large amount of time

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You would probably make more by adding another shift or two at work.

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TO RECAP

THE IMPORTANT STUFF
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GIVE FIRST

OTHERS WILL FOLLOW YOUR LEAD
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PEOPLE GIVE WHEN YOU:

  • Give your own money
  • Give your own time
  • Give them a meaningful goal

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