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FUNDRAISING

Fundraising for your mission trip involves a commitment and collaboration among team members. Start with a non-refundable deposit of $150 to secure your place. This process is an invitation for others to join God's work, emphasizing not just financial need but faith in action. Develop a solid plan, targeting donors from family to churches, and personalize your outreach with compelling letters including trip details, costs, and prayer requests. Follow up to reinforce connections and track your fundraising progress meticulously.

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FUNDRAISING

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  1. FUNDRAISING

  2. How Do I Pay For My Trip? • $150 non-refundable deposit • Your commitment to being a part of the team • Used for missions fee, plane ticket deposit • Fundraising • Writing letters • Alternative methods

  3. Why Ask People For Money? • We are not simply asking people for money; we are inviting them to become a part of large, collaborative mission effort in one way or another • College students time but no $ • Adults  $ but no time • In order for our work to serve its purpose of being a part of the mission of God, more than the 30+ team members MUST be involved • Many people have a desire to be a part of God’s work; you can serve as their avenue into it

  4. Example • King David had such an opportunity when he challenged the people to underwrite the cost of building a temple for the Lord. (I Chronicles 29:9, 14) • Because David knew that all the world's wealth ultimately belonged to God, he boldly challenged others to channel their resources toward building a physical testimony to the Lord: a temple. As you raise funds, you will be channeling the resources of God's people toward building a human testimony: a witness for Christ. (GoCorps MPD Manual 2011)

  5. Important Things to Keep in Mind • Fundraising is not just a financial matter; faith plays just as vital of a role (Phillipians 4:19) • Before you begin, develop a plan of action • We are raising money as a TEAM, not individuals; we have an ultimate goal that we are working together to reach. • Why do people give?

  6. Where To Begin • Pray over entire process • Take 30-40 minutes to make lists of the following: • Categories of potential donors • Family, friends, home church, local church, etc. • Think outside of your inner circle; seek assistance from others • Specific people within each category • At least 40-50 contacts

  7. Letter Content – What to Include • Personalize each letter (intro) • Trip info, trip description, why you’re a part of it • Purpose • Description • Why you’re a part of it • Ask for prayers on behalf of team/trip – be specific • Trip cost – individual, team total, itemized breakdown (what exactly their donation would help pay for)

  8. Letter Content – What to Include • Donation options & directions • Check: payable to Lipscomb University w/ your name & trip nameon memo line • Card: missions.lipscomb.edu click Give to Mission Trip button  complete form • Tax deductible; will receive tax receipt from university • Your contact info • Phone • Email • Address • Business reply envelope

  9. Monitoring Your Fundraising • Follow up with potential donors after ≈ 2 weeks • Confirm they received your letter • Ask if they have questions • To track funds: • Go to missions.lipscomb.edu • Track Your Fundraising button • Username & password: missions11 • Select trip name  Excel spreadsheet will open w/ all info

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