nickers n’ neighs - c.smouse

Nickers n’ NeighsChelsea Smouse

Non-Profit ProjectMGMT 321

November 6, 2012

Nickers n’ NeighsMission Statement: Nickers 'N Neighs Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit entity that uses equine

activities to promote the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well being of people with disabilities.

Nickers n’ Neighs Founded in 2006 by

the Stoneybrook Foundation

54 acre farm Currently has 8

horses, capacity for 26

Nickers n’ Neighs Students

› Cerebral Palsy › Autism › Delayed Development› Physical limitations

Nickers n’ Neighs Each students gets an individual lesson

plan that revolves around their needs, abilities and goals

Short term and long term goals

Nickers n’ Neighs Needs

› More structured fundraising efforts› Considering adding staff member to focus

on fundraising and marketing › Community awareness

Nickers n’ Neighs My Project

› Tack swap My Goal

› Raise money› Raise awareness

Nickers n’ Neighs Project Outline

› Tack swap held November 4› 12pm – 5pm› Location: Nickers n’ Neighs Arena

Nickers n’ Neighs Project Goals

› 20 Vendor tables› Chinese Auction Items

Project Outcomes› 30 Vendors› 12 Chinese Auction Items› Over 100 embroidered clothing items were

donated which we sold for 100% profit and donated to the riding center

Nickers n’ Neighs Projected fundraising amount: $350-

400 Actual fundraising amount:$781

IN CONCLUSION

We increased community awareness

We introduced people to the facility and the staff

We raised a great amount of money

We accomplished networking for the riding center