How to Write a Proposal for a Fund-Raiser
Nonprofit organizations such as charities, schools and churches often rely on donations to provide services that further the organization's goal or purpose. One major source of donations comes from hosting fund-raising events. Planning a fund-raiser takes time. Potential donors want to know the purpose of the fund-raiser and they want to know where their money is going. One way to get donors on board is to draft a fund-raising proposal.
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Research and plan your fund-raising strategy. Start by formulating a general idea about the fund-raising event. Consider purpose, event size and venue. Next, list potential donors and begin researching what you might need to do to entice them into donating. According to AidWorkers.net, some donors require specific formats for proposals. The JSerra Catholic High School, for example, has a specific application to be used in your proposal. Plan to use required applications but also attach a copy of your formal proposal.
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Outline the sections of your proposal. Read through samples and templates to provide you with a general idea about how most fund-raising proposals are organized. AidWorkers.net suggests the following format: title page, summary page, table of contents, body of the proposal, budgets, conclusions and appendixes. Within each major section, divide it into subsections. For example in the body of the proposal, or "project detail" section, LearnerAssociates.net suggests the following subdivisions: goals and objectives, clients and donors, methods and administration.
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Use bullet points to list the key and essential items of your fund-raiser. List these items under the appropriate headings and subheadings in your outline. Note areas where you need more information or research and take time to gather the necessary information.
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Fill in the details of the proposal in a word document. With all the information gathered and on hand, flesh out the proposal according to your outline. Complete any necessary permits or applications and include these in the appendix section of the proposal.
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Comply with any specific proposal guidelines required by your targeted donors. Personally deliver the proposal and discuss it with potential fund-raisers. According to StepbyStepFundraising.com, answer all questions and supplement any information to avoid rejections. Send a thank-you note.
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