Revision as of 17:04, 15 October 2012

This page is for Fundraising (or a potential Fundraising Committee)

Fundraising Brainstorms

Write letter to ask for Make Magazine to donate a subscription to Makers Local
Poker night
- Omegix and Opticron interested in sponsoring this
  - Omegix can supply 1 set of poker chips
- Proposed Date Tuesday 10/13/09
- Would need to dominate 1-2 tables
- In order to not aggrivate the local law enforcement, these typically have to be organized in a particular way
  - Entry fee is a donation to the organization
  - Prizes are not cash, but gift certificates are good
  - If IEEE cosponors this event they may supply food for the event
Sell Maker Salsa at the Flying Monkey artist market
- Preuxphoto and Gregabyte interested sponsoring this
Getting To Know The Neighbors
- Ask if the neighbors need anything made and make it for them (for a reasonable price).
- Can be a great way to get to know the neighbors, get possible sponsorships and our name out to local businesses.
Recommended Voluntary Minimum Donations
- Place on the donation slips & website a recommended minimum donation amount per month. This can be based on a poll of how much members are willing to pay and/or how much is needed for cashflow to be neutral.
Sale of Community Garden Produce & Other Products
- From the Community Garden, we can sell our surplus produce and whatever else we make from it; preserves, extracts, Maker Salsa, etc.

Volunteering at Teledyne Brown Picnic
Brian's Birthday Party
Open Houses (donation box)
Retro Gaming night (charge for food)
Volunteering at Big Spring Jams (9/25/09)
NGIS Community Service Grants Program (Was turned down for 2010, but encouraged to apply again)

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 =Upcoming Fundraising Projects=
 * [[Pig Roast]] (2/20/2010)
+* [[Fundraising/Enjoy The City]] (11/15/2012)
 =Past Fundraising Events=