Fundraiser ideas: How teens raised $200K at their fundraising event

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@mustakkhondokar1857]

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[@Kskd-cl]

I am in awe! Kudos to those amazing teens for organizing this fundraiser.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I know right?! They are so amazing. Imagine if every school did that...

[@CFlifestyleFoundation]

These are great ideas for how to help teens gain the skills to be successful in their fundraisers, excellent video!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

These activities really do teach so many skills!

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

My sister just got diagnosed with breast cancer and we would like to start something g to raise money for monthly expenses since she work a commission based job.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister! What are some of her interests / skills? Maybe that could help come up with a fundraiser idea.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

What are some of your fundraising challenges? What has worked for you (or not worked)? Share with the community!

[@BadEconomyOfficial]

Fundraising for a Star Wars Fan Film during the Coronavirus.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

That sounds awesome. Hope you've been successful!

[@kaydennetterville2875]

I'm trying to fundraise for the upfront cost of a Miniature horse trained to be a Mobility assistance Service Animal (I can afford the care, but upfront cost for purchase and transport would be $4,500). The help this mini would give me, might get me out of my wheelchair at least part time, and would enable me to start seeking a job again. The problem is that I barely have family, or friends, and no real impact on social media. I've only been able to raise about 9% of $4,500 in 107 days, and more than half of that came from selling items I owned. I'm at a lost for how to improve my reach, and losing hope because the low goal is time sensitive.

[@asyahussen5919]

thanks a lot for this video i appreciate this video miss ,

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

My pleasure 😊

[@rebekahsurvance2485]

Ok, what about raising funds that isn't for another charity to give to but for your nonprofit that helps the community? Any ideas on how you get sponsors?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Definitely, I have a whole playlist of videos about fundraising for your nonprofit! :) Check it out: kzbin.info/aero/PL-JB-jNZz_qDsIzO4yDiXT9Z-ryxKjVPe

[@dtwine3553]

Great video ! Thank you so much 😊

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maavi8930]

Hello guys. Im from srilanka. I also needed a fundraising for a project that I wish to start. But my country has some restrictions for even raising funds through facebook. What to do? Still waiting for an opportunity to have a financial support to start the project

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Do you have other platforms you can fundraise through? A direct website, PayPal, Stripe, Square, GoFundMe, etc..

[@maavi8930]

@@AmberMelanieSmith In my country we dont get a IBAN number for banks. So it is impossible to use a platform like gofundme. But I have a paypal and a skrill to that. Even facebook fundraisers are also not working for us.😥

[@huzobalenzi7784]

I would absolutely love to spend moretime working with local children and develop my soccer outreach program as I can see the enormous benefit it has but I am not sure how I could afford to do so. Any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated.Huzo from uganda!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Are there NGOs or other programs in your area that are hiring? Perhaps you could get a job working for one doing this type of work!

[@huzobalenzi7784]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thanks Amber!

[@jovonv]

Art work from kids paints l Club party for schools at community center with security no grinding

[@perfectlyimperfect7574]

Hello am working on my community based organization. Yeterday 28/05/2020 was our first project. We had a tough time raising money. So how do you suggest we should make our fundraising. Thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there! I would say the top thing donors want is to showcase the impacts your project is making! What are your goals, and what is your track record of meeting goals to make an impact so far? Talk about those things and donors will want to help even more!

[@perfectlyimperfect7574]

Thank you

[@DaedricLord0109]

Happy New Yearrrrr

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks, you too!

[@rakibraihansajid863]

Good working

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope the video was helpful!

[@lucyalila2282]

What about personal fundraiser ,am struggling young mum trying to start my business and I can't drive donation to help me stand on my feet since job loss with pregnancy on the way

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there! There may be some similarities between running a nonprofit and running a business - what does your business do?

[@lucyalila2282]

@@AmberMelanieSmith personal business , mobile banking

[@osanders22]

NON PROFIT doesn't mean they don't make money doing it.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I've heard some say a better phrase would be Not FOR Profit. The people in nonprofit work can't make a "profit" from the work - all funds go back into the mission. But, you can pay staff to execute on the mission.

[@IbrahimPhiri-e6y]

I'm Ibrahim Phiri we are looking donation for our school we have aproblem of water at our school so where I can get adonation may you help us

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

It would start with building your audience and community network so you can cultivate relationships and hopefully make an ask for them to donate after building some trust!

[@ade-oginniolusegun8276]

I am trying to organize a charity football match to raise money for some teenagers in my area to set up their business.. I don't know how to raise. I would be glad if someone can help me see this idea through

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there! I'd start by writing your idea / plan in a 'fundraising plan' that you can share with potential sponsors and supporters in your area. Ask for their feedback - would they support it? If not, what would cause them to hesitate? That feedback can give you valuable info!

[@ade-oginniolusegun8276]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thanks Amber, I would do this and get back to you. Thanks once again.

[@figuringitoutttt]

I need to riase £1600 in one month is it possible to fundraise this much, how with no connections

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hello! People generally donate to a cause when they have built some kind of trust with the organization raising the money. If you don't currently have connections, you can always start to build them from scratch but that can take time. Start with those you know already and already have trust with.

[@IbrahimPhiri-e6y]

Who can manage to help us

[@manojbhattvlogs6663]

I also raise fund whats process for fundraising?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Definitely check out some of my other videos all about fundraising, they may help!

[@feedtoamericango1345]

Nice :)

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@asyahussen5919]

Fundraising events

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yep!

[@mexi-CAN444]

Why did it take you 4 min and 16 seconds to get to the first point. I almost gave up watching. Do shorter intros to keep your audience. It was very informative! :)

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for the feedback! I like to provide context so things later in the video make sense, but I appreciate hearing from folks on what works for them.

[@smithhoowe]

What happens when you grow up in a community that is not self-sabotaging or ghetto. I would have loved being around people who could understand working in a team, rather than just who had the title of "leader" and acted like a git King/Queen barking orders.

[@keithbotla5062]

Hi are you willing to help our group

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there! Feel free to join my Facebook group to talk to people in my changemaker community if you have questions! facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

Biologically, most teenagers are young adults. This has been widely recognised throughout all of history in almost every culture everywhere on earth. Even today, libraries still have a section called "young adult fiction" which is intended for teenagers because this fact was so recently still known to all English speakers. It is demeaning, disempowering, and scientifically incorrect to refer to young adults as "kids". Out of respect for the abilities of young adults, everyone should cease that cruel and belittling bad habit.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I've found through working with them that they are definitely beyond many adults when it comes to thinking about how to create positive change in the world!

[@injuryadvocates7602]

It really ain't that serious. Trust, kids, teenagers, young adults know when their being demeaned through words and when their being respected. CALM DOWN

[@Jswag3p]

What the fuck man, how u gonna raise funds and give funds away, that’s like getting high on yo own supply

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[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@zytrvx8528]

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[@lalyfashioon6609]

so this is more about how they did the fundraiser not how to make one. lol

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

It's both! A thought showing a real life example would help people visualize how they would do it themselves! :)

[@lallred1911]

How much of the over $200,000 was received after one or some of the teens said "Daddy, pleeeeease! I want to be the one to get the largest donations." If the parents could afford it, I'm sure many would try to honor that wish.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

That may be the case for some students, but certainly not all. The idea is that every student participates in whatever way they can - volunteering, social media, etc. and the end result that comes together is a lot of funds raised!

[@mustakkhondokar1857]

Can anyone help me? I need money for my sick mom's medicine and treatment 😭😭

[@pranavgabasoorya]

You are really very beautiful!

[@bendustin7609]

At that rate they should just get jobs

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

LOL I'm sure with the skills those teens gained through doing this they will be great job candidates! :)

[@magandaleonard7732]

Hi greetings am Leonardmaganda from Uganda Africa and I have acharity organisation called leomaga Childcare Faundation and am looking for doners to help the kids

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