Fundraising
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Thousands of volunteers worldwide begin their volunteering abroad experience with fundraising. Fundraising for your volunteer program not only helps you fulfill your dream of volunteering abroad, it also helps promote awareness of global issues. Every conversation, letter, and event that explains where and why you plan to volunteer shows people your commitment to serving local communities abroad, and spreads the word about international service. Fundraising can be a fun and enjoyable part of the volunteer abroad experience, and many volunteers who fundraise feel a special sense of fulfillment and a deepened dedication to international volunteering.
IIMAC hope to introduce fundraisers to engaged their local communities, friends, and family by letter-writing, email campaigns, or events such as concerts, art shows, raffles, and bake sales. Additionally you can participate in helping IIMAC get recommendation for contributions from local businesses and other grant-giving organizations.
Get started on your fundraising journey See this TIPS we added just for you, to make fundraising fun for you!...
1. Make a list of everyone you know and all the local organizations and companies who might be able to donate. This list can include your family, friends, neighbors, contacts, etc., but can also include people from other aspects of your life, such as your place of employment, school, place of worship, neighborhood groups, doctors, teachers—anyone you think may be able to help sponsor your trip. Many local organizations or companies are eager to donate to causes like yours, so think outside the box! See if the company you are currently working with is willing to grant you a matching gift.
*Tip: Some people you contact will be extremely supportive, sharing your enthusiasm and excitement, while others may not respond, but always remember, "if you don't ask, you won't receive."
2. Write out your goals and reasons for volunteering. This will be useful when you are talking to potential sponsors or writing fundraising letters, to explain how a contribution to your volunteer placement will make a positive impact. Learn all you can about issues facing the community / project you chose, so you can explain why you chose to volunteer there.
3. Designate a "Fundraising Ally." This person can be a friend, parent, coworker, fundraising Specialist, or anyone who will check in with you about your progress, offer more ideas and recommendations, and share your enthusiasm about your experience.
4. Start early and create benchmarks. As soon as you enroll in your IIMAC-FUNDRAISING PROGRAM -IFP, develop a fundraising plan and get started. Look at the total amount of money you need to raise, and set periodic goals that serve as benchmarks to keep you on target, for example, "$1,200 by August, $2,400 by October." .
5. Keep your emails and letters short and simple. Your email or letter should be no longer than one page. Too much information could overwhelm sponsors that may not be familiar with the intricacies of volunteering overseas or international development. Generally, people will be more likely to contribute when they are assured that it is a good cause and that you are committed to making a difference.
*Tip: Always follow-up. It is important to get on the phone with small businesses, civic or religious groups, and your friends and relatives to let them know that you really do need their support. One follow-up call can make the difference between a person sending a check or forgetting about it.
6. Ask for a specific amount of money. When you say "contribution", some people are thinking $5, while others are thinking $500. Tell people how much you need, and let them know the total amount that you are hoping to fundraise. You may even want to outline the cost per day of your program (divide your total program fee by the number of days you will be overseas) and ask to be sponsored for at least one day. Highlight specific amounts in your letter, such as checkboxes from $20 to $500, and include an "other" category at the end for sponsors to fill in a custom amount—such as in your myIIMAC account. Be advised that most people will check the lowest option so make sure that the amount you choose is enough to meet your goals.
7. Convey a sense of urgency to potential sponsors. This limits their time to forget about giving you a contribution. Give your sponsors a specific date by which to get back to you, preferably at least three weeks before your program fee payment deadline. Put this date in your sponsor request emails and letters and send them friendly reminders, with a note of how much closer you are to getting toward your goal.
8. Make it convenient for your sponsors to donate toward your program. Tell them how best they can donate to your fundraising program. Please make sure you give them a safe option to avoid mistakes.
9. Recognize your sponsors. Always thank your sponsors; they will appreciate the recognition and praise. Write a personalized thank you note to everyone who contributes. You can also host an event before you depart to publicly acknowledge and thank your supporters.
10. Host a get-together when you return and invite all your sponsors. A great way to secure funding from religious organizations, civic groups, alumni associations, and educational institutions is to offer to give a presentation when you return. Highlighting your service abroad and what you learned helps people understand how their contributions made a difference. Photos of you working overseas can speak volumes.
Thank you…
If you have any questions or need fundraising support, please contact us for further assistance.
IIMAC hope to introduce fundraisers to engaged their local communities, friends, and family by letter-writing, email campaigns, or events such as concerts, art shows, raffles, and bake sales. Additionally you can participate in helping IIMAC get recommendation for contributions from local businesses and other grant-giving organizations.
Get started on your fundraising journey See this TIPS we added just for you, to make fundraising fun for you!...
1. Make a list of everyone you know and all the local organizations and companies who might be able to donate. This list can include your family, friends, neighbors, contacts, etc., but can also include people from other aspects of your life, such as your place of employment, school, place of worship, neighborhood groups, doctors, teachers—anyone you think may be able to help sponsor your trip. Many local organizations or companies are eager to donate to causes like yours, so think outside the box! See if the company you are currently working with is willing to grant you a matching gift.
*Tip: Some people you contact will be extremely supportive, sharing your enthusiasm and excitement, while others may not respond, but always remember, "if you don't ask, you won't receive."
2. Write out your goals and reasons for volunteering. This will be useful when you are talking to potential sponsors or writing fundraising letters, to explain how a contribution to your volunteer placement will make a positive impact. Learn all you can about issues facing the community / project you chose, so you can explain why you chose to volunteer there.
3. Designate a "Fundraising Ally." This person can be a friend, parent, coworker, fundraising Specialist, or anyone who will check in with you about your progress, offer more ideas and recommendations, and share your enthusiasm about your experience.
4. Start early and create benchmarks. As soon as you enroll in your IIMAC-FUNDRAISING PROGRAM -IFP, develop a fundraising plan and get started. Look at the total amount of money you need to raise, and set periodic goals that serve as benchmarks to keep you on target, for example, "$1,200 by August, $2,400 by October." .
5. Keep your emails and letters short and simple. Your email or letter should be no longer than one page. Too much information could overwhelm sponsors that may not be familiar with the intricacies of volunteering overseas or international development. Generally, people will be more likely to contribute when they are assured that it is a good cause and that you are committed to making a difference.
*Tip: Always follow-up. It is important to get on the phone with small businesses, civic or religious groups, and your friends and relatives to let them know that you really do need their support. One follow-up call can make the difference between a person sending a check or forgetting about it.
6. Ask for a specific amount of money. When you say "contribution", some people are thinking $5, while others are thinking $500. Tell people how much you need, and let them know the total amount that you are hoping to fundraise. You may even want to outline the cost per day of your program (divide your total program fee by the number of days you will be overseas) and ask to be sponsored for at least one day. Highlight specific amounts in your letter, such as checkboxes from $20 to $500, and include an "other" category at the end for sponsors to fill in a custom amount—such as in your myIIMAC account. Be advised that most people will check the lowest option so make sure that the amount you choose is enough to meet your goals.
7. Convey a sense of urgency to potential sponsors. This limits their time to forget about giving you a contribution. Give your sponsors a specific date by which to get back to you, preferably at least three weeks before your program fee payment deadline. Put this date in your sponsor request emails and letters and send them friendly reminders, with a note of how much closer you are to getting toward your goal.
8. Make it convenient for your sponsors to donate toward your program. Tell them how best they can donate to your fundraising program. Please make sure you give them a safe option to avoid mistakes.
9. Recognize your sponsors. Always thank your sponsors; they will appreciate the recognition and praise. Write a personalized thank you note to everyone who contributes. You can also host an event before you depart to publicly acknowledge and thank your supporters.
10. Host a get-together when you return and invite all your sponsors. A great way to secure funding from religious organizations, civic groups, alumni associations, and educational institutions is to offer to give a presentation when you return. Highlighting your service abroad and what you learned helps people understand how their contributions made a difference. Photos of you working overseas can speak volumes.
Thank you…
If you have any questions or need fundraising support, please contact us for further assistance.
Fundraising Position Available.
Position: Fundraising Assistant
Reporting to: Director
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Objective: To provide assistance to the head or the board of the organization in identifying donor resources, raising funds and writing proposals for long-term organizational sustainability.
· Roles & Responsibilities:
or call for appointment +855 236944000
OfficeAddress:Street 58 D5 House No B 01
Borey Chomkardom Sangkat Dang Khoul Phnom Penh Cambodia
Reporting to: Director
·
Objective: To provide assistance to the head or the board of the organization in identifying donor resources, raising funds and writing proposals for long-term organizational sustainability.
· Roles & Responsibilities:
- Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations)
- Regularly monitor donor websites and identify and inform donor opportunities matching the work of the organization
- Maintain a website and regularly update it with information about organization’s work
- Assist the Director in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission
- Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization
- Assist the Director in developing business plans to generate income from various sources.
- Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization.
- Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization
- Improve and develop communications material for the organization such as brochure, website, annual report, DVD, poster etc.
- Organize or provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the organization
- Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization.
or call for appointment +855 236944000
OfficeAddress:Street 58 D5 House No B 01
Borey Chomkardom Sangkat Dang Khoul Phnom Penh Cambodia
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