This presentation discusses different fundrasing practices and how they might fit the needs of your pagan organization.

1. Fundraising for Pagan Organizations Fundraising and sales - a dialogue

2. Networking Twitter #ncrplc @redchacha Slide Share

3. Giving in America

4. Giving in America Total giving down 5.7 percent - the largest drop on record The greatest portion of charitable giving, $229.28 billion, was given by individuals or household donors Charitable bequests decrease of 2.8 percent from 2007 In 2008, foundations increased their giving by 3 percent Corporate giving decreased 4.5 percent Giving USA, American Association of Fundraising Counsel, 2009

5. Crazy Sexy Dirty Fundraising! What difficulties have you had? How have you asked your membership? What fears do you have about asking for money? What successes have you had? What would make it easy for you to ask for money? “..lest I forget, money is congealed energy.” - Terence P. Ward

6. Fundraising in the Pagan Community Donation Sales

7. Focus on Group Life Cycle and Statement of Purpose

8. Richard C. Weber - The Group: A Cycle from Birth to Death Infancy –formation, gestation and birth Adolescence –norms (processes) established after some conflict Adulthood –Result producing mega-power Senility or Rebirth –succumbs to decay or adjustment to new circumstances

9. Fundraising and Group Life Cycle Infancy Adolescence Adulthood Senility or Rebirth

10. Elements of a Statement of Purpose Action - verbs Target – recipient Measurable Results – how much Vision – appeal to the heart …in 25 words or less

11. To create and maintain a community center in Washington, DC that serves Pagans of all paths. ACTION TARGET MEASURABLE VISION Open Hearth Foundation.www.openhearth.org

12. Statement of Purpose and Fund-raising. What are we raising money for? How much do we need to raise? Who are your donors? Why is this project important? What is the timeline for this project? To create and maintain a community center in Washington, DC that serves Pagans of all paths.

14. Fund-raising Best Practices Have a plan Ask Ask the right way Track your donors Commit to transparency and integrity – communicate Cherish the donor – thank you Wealth is a comfort to all men, Yet everyone must give it away freely If he wants to gain glory in the Lord’s sight Angol-saxon rune-poem, translation R.I. Page

15. Fundraising - Donation and Sales Donation Sales

16. Donations - a few examples Membership Dues Set up a program where members pay annually/monthly set amount Pass the Hat Fundraising initiative at faith-based gathering Pledge Drive Periodic commitment to give aimed at a specific goal Major Gift Bequest or a one time large donation

18. Creates a donor base

20. Sales-Based – A Few Examples Events - Galas, Balls, Festivals, Dance-a-thon, Murder Mystery, Auctions, 5K’s Sales – Classes, Ritual Items, Books, Crafts, Knowledge, Tarot Readings

22. Appeals to a wider audience than just immediate members – extends to pagan-friendly

23. Item or service could help establish your brand

25. Volunteer burnout

26. Generally requires an initial investment

28. summary Just Ask Life Cycle Stage – Infant, Adolescent, Adult, Senility/Rebirth Statement of Purpose – Action, Target, Measurable Results, Vision Donation and Sales Based Fundraising

29. Partnership – combine your expertise with Others In-kind Joint-venture

30. Embrace Donor-Directed GivingGrants – Basic Steps Find the right grant maker Establish Peer to Peer relationship with Grant maker -PARTNERSHIP Create Proposal Conveys a well thought out program Fits with Grant maker criteria Follows the rules Grant Awarded Run Program Successfully Report on Program Success Re-apply

31. In this economy…… Focus on Mission Invest in Stewardship Build Supporters within Your Community Expand Your Donor Base Beyond Your Immediate Community Continue Your Cycle of Fundraising

32. Acknowledgements Special Thanks to: Francis Pandalfi, Franca Brilliant, Sunny Simmons, Joel Tinkle, Liz Jacobs, Angela Raincatcher