Fundraising

A variety of different ways you can raise money, and ideas to help make plans to reach your fundraising goals.
A list of ideas for fundraising shared and discussed at the Livestrong Assembly
How to set up your Friends of Camp Kesem page that allows student leaders to invite family and friends to donate directly to your chapter online. 
Directions for setting up a page on your website that is linked directly to giving donations to your chapter.
Ideas on how to keep your campers and their families involved throughout the year with fun, community-building activities that will help raise funds for your chapter. 
Step-by-step instructions for planning and hosting a letter writing party that gives student leaders the opportunity to spread the word about Camp Kesem to their family and friends, while raising funds for your chapter. 
A list of potential people student leaders can write letters to during your letter writing party.  
Advice on researching and writing grants.
Tips on who to talk to about possible grant connections, and where to search for grants that will pertain to Camp Kesem and your chapter specifically.  
A document often requested by grant funders explaining Camp Kesem’s Anti Discrimination Policy.
2012 Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report typically requested by grant funders.
Camp Kesem’s 990 form, typically needed for grant purposes.
The 2013 Fiscal Year Budget for all Camp Kesem chapters, often requested by grant funders.
2012 Annual Report of Camp Kesem’s impact across the country, often requested by grant funders.

Make the Magic and Share the Magic

 A list of ideas for Make the Magic shared and discussed at the Livestrong Assembly 
The ins and outs of planning and hosting a silent auction. 
Information table captains need in order to fill a table at your event, along with an outline of their responsibilities. 
A chart to organize guests by table and table captain. 
A template of your Make the Magic program to give to guests.
A sample schedule of events during Make the Magic. 
A list of roles and responsibilities of Make the Magic volunteers.
A list of responsibilities to follow-up with guests and donors after your Make the Magic. 
Contact information forms for Share the Magic attendants.  
A guest list to keep track of who was invited, who they were invited by, and if they attended. 
Sample schedule of events for Share the Magic. 
Questions to ask guests during follow-up calls after Share the Magic.