Fundraising For Your CCS Program Fee
June 15th, 2011
Enrolled in a CCS program but need help fundraising? Learn about tips, tricks, and tools to fundraise for your program fee and the resources that CCS can provide. Interested volunteers are encouraged to listen to plan for their CCS program.
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Presenters:
Megan Heise, Program Site Specialist for Ghana
Alexandra Raab, Program Advisor
Gwyn Knauer, Program Advisor
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00:16 - Agenda
00:27 - Introductions of CCS Staff and Alumni
03:03 - Advice from Alumni on Fundraising
05:32 - Types of Fundraisers Overview
06:01 - Hosting a Fundraising Event
10:04 - Events: Success Stories
12:01 - Social Media: Blogs and Websites
14:20 - Social Media: Widgets and Facebook Causes
15:05 - Email and Letter Writing Campaigns
18:45 - Alumni Success Stories: Email and Letter Writing Campaign
20:51 - How to Engage and Follow Up With Donors
23:13 - Alumni Success Stories: Following Up With Donors
24:28 - Possible Scholarships, Grants, and Matching Gifts
28:01 - Using Local Media and Press Release To Your Advantage
29:50 - Other Fundraising Ideas
32:57 - More Fundraising Ideas
34:02 - Frequently Asked Questions when Fundraising
38:15 - Inspiration from Alumni
39:18 - Prospective Volunteer Advice
40:05 - Questions from the Audience/Final Thoughts
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