Part One: Fundraising ABCs. -- You can ask for money. -- Building your fundraising team. -- The importance of "Thank-you". -- Beyond one-time fundraising. -- Part Two: Fundraising strategies. -- Asking people. -- The personal ask. -- Phonebanks. -- Door-to-door fundraising. -- Social gatherings. -- House parties. -- Community dinners. -- Bowlathons and other pledge-raising events. -- Auctions. -- Selling. -- Ad books. -- Car washes. -- Raffles. -- Garage sales.
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"Are you a volunteer with an organization, school, or project that needs to raise money? The Accidental Fundraiser is a how-to resource that guides you through the process of raising money from your community. The book presents eleven proven fundraising strategies that are easy to carry out and don?t require significant funds, large numbers of people, or extensive knowledge of fundraising. The authors, Stephanie Roth and Mimi Ho, show how to choose the right fundraising strategy (from house parties to bowl-a-thons) and include step-by-step instructions for carrying out all of the activities" -- publisher website (July 2007).