Working togetherScottish Conference1 October 2011

Introducing

Lorna, Charles and Julie

Aims of the session

By the end of this session we hope that you will:

• Be inspired by stories from people who have made successful fundraising happen

• Understand how the Volunteer Fundraising team work in partnership with you

• Thought about how we can make our network of support bigger and stronger

Organising an event

Lorna Johnston

Question of Support 2011

• 135 guests

• £5,000 target

Organising and promoting

• Venue

• Date

• Target & pricing

• Press release

• Posters & online

• Word of mouth

• Through MDC

Raising money from the event

• Tickets

• Think about other fundraising ideas

• Raffle

• Auction

• Question panel

• Enjoy it!

Sheonad Macfarlane

“As one person I cannot change the world, but I can change the world for one person.”

Paul Spear

- PICTURE TO COME

Social Networking

Fish & The West Whizzyland Way

• Find something you are good at or interested in

• Involve everyone you know

• Be organised

• Keep your costs as low as possible

• Know that what you’re doing is vital

• Use the resources available

The key to effective fundraising:

Your event or activity…1. Registering with the Muscular Dystrophy

Campaign2. Meeting/phone call with your Volunteer

Fundraising Manager - Fundraising Pack, advice and ideas- Fundraising materials- Press release3. Breaking down the target4. Spreading the word – friends, family and

colleagues

Bringing new people to the charity:• Advertising for volunteers and supporters• Awareness raising activityBut…• People are more likely to get involved if they are asked to – particularly by someone they know • Lead Volunteer to engage and inspire people in cause• Spread the word and engage through social media• Establishing local relationships and reputation

Working Together

Julie Spence and Eilean Stewart

Thank you