Fundraising Tips & Tricks

Concerned about the cost?

Campuses often have the resources to support student leadership and involvement efforts. Here are some ideas on how to get funding to cover your costs:

• Plan your finances
  • Don't stress too much about exact figures, try to figure out a ballpark number first
  • Main costs include: food, registration fee, housing, transportation
• Write a proposal
  • Your school will want something tangible for their records
  • Provide context about the conference: who is hosting, what do they do? All the information is on this website!
  • Why do you want to go? Including a personal story about why you want to go to the conference will make your proposal come to life
  • What will you do when you get back? Explain service, fundraising, and education ideas you and your friends can implement in your community
  • Include contact information including references from professors or other adults you work with
• Ideas on where to get funding
  • Campus Ministry
  • Dean's Offices
  • Clubs
  • Departments- Connect the conference with that field of study
  • Financial Aid Office- Check for scholarships
  • Student Government
  • Leadership Offices
• Contacting potential supporters
  • Brief them on what you are planning ahead of time, save the details for the meeting
  • If they sound excited, immediately provide them with your proposal
  • Practice what you say ahead of time!

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See you in November!