[Imc-supervisors] Fundraising for AmeriCorps

[Jeremy Mancini]

I would love to help with this. If there's still a spot open please
count me in!! Any ideas on a tentative date for the session?

Jeremy Mancini

Mancini Records
2103 Harbortown Cir
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 390-1394 Direct
(888) 515-mrec x. 901



On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 3:28 PM, Nicole Pion<nicole.pion at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> It's time to think about fundraising for the AmeriCorps.  I know that you
> all are already committed to making this program fruitful in a number of
> ways, but I'll need some support on the fundraising front, too...especially
> now that we have some great applicants to interview!
>
> So, are there individuals amongst you who would be able to assist me in this
> effort?  Or, can you suggest people from your project who could help?  This
> doesn't have to be a huge commitment.  I've arranged to have a training
> session with Laura Huth and Beth Simpson (Beth is offering her time in-kind!
> and we will pay Laura at a discounted rate) of do good consulting, ideally
> the first week of September.  Joy and I will be participating, but this is a
> superb opportunity to get non-profit fundraising skills from pros.  PLEASE
> LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.  We have room for 2 people in
> addition to Joy and me.  I'd love to have more people in the room to benefit
> from their knowledge.
>
> I also received an email from a leader on my AmeriCorps project suggesting
> the following fundraising idea that I think could work well for us.  In our
> case, this might have a bit of a different structure, but it's something
> that I'd be more than happy to facilitate or host at the IMC:
>
> "Have your board members host house parties.  This works well in media
> organizations.  The host invites 10 or so people over for dinner with an
> invitation that is clear about giving expectations.  Have the ED and a
> producer attend.  During dessert, show a video about the organization that
> clearly demonstrates why it is important.  Have a conversation with the
> dinner guests about why local media is important.  Make an ask.  They should
> all have their checkbooks with them based on the invite, but have a simple
> pledge form ready.   These can make $1000 to $5000 in a night with no
> organizational expense."
>
> In our case, it might make more sense to have different working groups host
> these and talk about the impact their projects have had in the
> community...it's really exciting and I plan to do the bulk of the work here,
> I just need support from all the different groups.   This is a great way to
> help cover the cost associated  with the AmeriCorps volunteers.
>
> Please let me know your thoughts and who you think would be able to
> contribute to these important efforts.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nicole
>
>
>
> --
> Nicole Pion
> Outreach and Development Adviser
> AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
>
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