I just started working with a fundraising company that was appointed by an important veterans organization to help raise funds for the troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The executive director is amazing, she knows so many people and is inspiring.
My problem is that I can't find anyone to get on board and I don't get paid unless I raise funds. I have contacted all kinds of organizations across the countries to no avail. This is a nationwide initiative and I'm losing time and money.
The troops keep me going because they are so brave and selfless. I attended a benefit for disabled troops 10 days ago and I finally saw a product of what I could achived with all the time I spend trying to find sponsors. One day I will have my own fundraiser.
But until then, I'm running out of money and I need some good suggestions of organizations or individuals that will sponsor an event. Your troops will be greatful.
2007-07-02 15:02:28 · 7 answers · asked by Secret 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Government & Non-Profit
We are a new company and our site is still a little bare, supporttaskforce.com. We are affiliated with the Vietnam Veterans of America and Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund. We were featured in the Veteran, the VVA publication on page 4. We also just helped welcome troops from Walter Reed at a pizza party last week before the Achilles Hope & Possibilities Run in NYC.
2007-07-02 15:20:53 · update #1
All donations go directly to the VVAF for programs and services. We are paid by the VVA not from the funds we raise.
2007-07-02 15:22:50 · update #2
These programs will benefit the troops in mental and physical health services, career counseling services, homeless services, and services for the disabled.
2007-07-04 10:49:04 · update #3
You might want to consider running a chartiy race night the site below has some free useful advice.
http://www.globalracenight.com
2007-07-07 15:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this site: www.benevon.com. They explain how to get people to give money. I'm troubled though that you don't get paid unless you raise money. You should check out www.afpnet.org to look at ethical standards for people in fundraising. Your company may not be aware of how fundraisers should be paid. As to groups that will sponsor an event, try the websites of banks, which usually have online applications, like www.bofa.com and www.wellsfargo.com.
2007-07-03 02:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I deal with a lot of things regarding politics and the troops - and I am unaware of any national fundraising organization benefiting the troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan
I would like to see a website and know the name of this group
2007-07-02 22:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mike Frisbee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked at your website. It is a littlle bare.
You should sign up for Funderbug and put a banner on your site.
www.funderbug.com
There are many visitors to Funderbug that are not affiliated with an organization. They will likely choose to help our brave men and women who have sacrificed for us.
Contact information is available on the site if you want more information.
2007-07-06 20:24:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raise money for troops returning for the purpose of...what? Your post doesn't make sense. What would the money be for?
2007-07-03 21:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe people don't want to donate because they use paid fund raisers so not enough goes to the cause. People are much more careful not to waste their charity dollars.
2007-07-02 22:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need more fundraising tips and ideas check out http://www.good-fundraising-ideas.com
2007-07-10 19:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by Tom T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋