Fundraising

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What is fundraising ?

 Fundraising can be termed as the raising of funds or money for a certain cause. It can take many forms, from sales and directly asking for money to organizing event for which people will make contributions. Fundraising can be done by an individual or organization, and usually relies on the good will of other to contribute what they can.

 The process of soliciting and gathering voluntary contributions of money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies.

 Example : SINGGAH SAHUR

What is the target for it ?
1. Enlistment and profile raising.

 To attract a new attention and establish the reputation of your charity.
 To promote a new service or expand existing services.
 To launch a specific Appeal

2. Raising money directly

 Indoor or outdoor events.
 One-off events or regular dates in the fundraising calendar.

3. Acknowledging support

 Completion of a major Appeal.
 Thanking supporters.
 Recognising volunteers
 Showcasing the work of the charity.
What is the benefit of fundraising ?
1. Survival

 Every organisation needs income to keep going from one year to the next, to meet their project costs and develop programmes for the future, to pay wages and overheads, to pay rent, to keep their equipment in a good state of repair and to ensure continued existence to be able to meet the needs of your beneficiaries.

2. Strategy and planning

 A good reliable fundraising plan helps the organisation to achieve its wider purpose. Without fundraising, no organisation can strategies and pelan their work effectively. Additionally, a coherent, thought out fundraising strategy will reduce financial risk and the pursuing o...

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...onsor can potentially influence the buying attitudes of the guests and increase sales.

2. Networking opportunity

 Not only do sponsors have the opportunity to build awareness of their brand through effective event sponsorship but the events also provide a great networking occasion for business.

3. Creating positive publicity

 Most event ( depending on the size ) achieve a lot of publicity, which is beneficial for sponsors as they too are mentioned in editorial and listings. They may also appear in photos / image used for post event coverage.

4. Heightening visibility

 Through all the publicity , pre and post event as well as displays of logos and specific involvement during the event, sponsors brand will not be forgotten.

5. Sales

 The overall purpose of sponsoring any event is to increase business and drive sales of sponsor’s products or services.

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