h ow to organize a chapter fund raising event meg keilbach director of development

HOW TO ORGANIZE A CHAPTER FUND RAISING EVENTMeg Keilbach

Director of Development

CHOOSING THE RIGHT EVENTLive AuctionSilent AuctionSelling Raffle TicketsGolf TournamentsDoor PrizesDinnersPrivate Viewing / Tour

PLANNING AN EVENT6-12 months in advance – identify

event, possible venue, chairperson and purpose

Discuss event with AA&D staff and get Charity Auction form

Identify possible donations and strategize volunteer “solicitations”

Publicize, publicize and then publicize some more!

WHO GETS CREDIT FOR WHAT…

Vendor DonationsIndividuals / Businesses received

“Other Credit” from Cornell

Items purchased at an auctionGift Credit vs. “Other Credit”FMV of item vs. winning bid

IRS PUBLICATION 526Cannot deduct the value of your time or services

Acceptable deductions:UnreimbursedDirectly connected with the services

Expenses you had only because of the services you gave

No personal, living or family expenses

CHS FOUNDATION $1 MILLION MATCHING

PROGRAMEstablished at HEC 83 (2008)For every $3 donated to a new or

existing scholarship the Foundation will match with $1

To date, over $400,000 has been raised!