You don’t want to avoid fundraising – even if you think you can finance the whole project out of your checking account. Asking participants to give or raise money for a project is a time-honored way of cementing interest and loyalty and of uncovering hidden resources. These resources can be monetary, but they might also involve expertise, talent, and a shared passion for the project.
You may cringe when you hear the phrase “we’re not fundraising – we’re friend-raising,” but it’s true. For an individual, a person becomes emotionally committed to whatever they support with effort or money. For a community, getting gifts from charitable organizations or businesses greatly enhances your chance of having the school garden project noticed and nurtured in the long run.
You may cringe when you hear the phrase “we’re not fundraising – we’re friend-raising,” but it’s true. For an individual, a person becomes emotionally committed to whatever they support with effort or money. For a community, getting gifts from charitable organizations or businesses greatly enhances your chance of having the school garden project noticed and nurtured in the long run.
