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

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  • Make your nonprofit fundraiser ideas WORK! Check out strategies from this fundraising event, coordinated by teenagers, that raised $200,000 in less than 4 months. #Nonprofit #Fundraising #Nonprofits
    Fundraising for nonprofits is hard, but there are some fundraising tips and strategies we can use to make our ideas more effective. In this video I share how a fundraising event for charity held annually in my city - the Enloe Charity Ball - raises so much money. What are they doing so well to get donations that we can learn from?
    Whether you’re starting a nonprofit or are a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser or other professional, we can learn a lot from these amazing kids at Enloe High School.
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  • @AmberMelanieSmith
    @AmberMelanieSmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy -- with online trainings to guide you through the steps to start a nonprofit (in the USA) and more -- is now LIVE! foundertofulltime.com/

  • @Kskd-cl
    @Kskd-cl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @CFlifestyleFoundation
    @CFlifestyleFoundation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      These activities really do teach so many skills!

  • @Grassology-vs1hn
    @Grassology-vs1hn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @asyahussen5919
    @asyahussen5919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @rebekahsurvance2485
    @rebekahsurvance2485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely, I have a whole playlist of videos about fundraising for your nonprofit! :) Check it out: th-cam.com/play/PL-JB-jNZz_qDsIzO4yDiXT9Z-ryxKjVPe.html

  • @dtwine3553
    @dtwine3553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video ! Thank you so much 😊

  • @huzobalenzi7784
    @huzobalenzi7784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @huzobalenzi7784 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmberMelanieSmith Thanks Amber!

  • @AmberMelanieSmith
    @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @BadEconomyOfficial
      @BadEconomyOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fundraising for a Star Wars Fan Film during the Coronavirus.

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That sounds awesome. Hope you've been successful!

    • @kaydennetterville2875
      @kaydennetterville2875 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @perfectlyimperfect7574
    @perfectlyimperfect7574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @perfectlyimperfect7574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

  • @maavi8930
    @maavi8930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @maavi8930
      @maavi8930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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.😥

  • @jovonv
    @jovonv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DaedricLord0109
    @DaedricLord0109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy New Yearrrrr

  • @rakibraihansajid863
    @rakibraihansajid863 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good working

  • @feedtoamericango1345
    @feedtoamericango1345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice :)

  • @osanders22
    @osanders22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @lucyalila2282
    @lucyalila2282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @lucyalila2282
      @lucyalila2282 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmberMelanieSmith personal business , mobile banking

  • @ade-oginniolusegun8276
    @ade-oginniolusegun8276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @ade-oginniolusegun8276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @IbrahimPhiri-e6y
    @IbrahimPhiri-e6y 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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!

  • @figuringitoutttt
    @figuringitoutttt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
    @IbrahimPhiri-e6y 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Who can manage to help us

  • @manojbhattvlogs6663
    @manojbhattvlogs6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also raise fund whats process for fundraising?

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @asyahussen5919
    @asyahussen5919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fundraising events

  • @mexi-CAN444
    @mexi-CAN444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
    @smithhoowe ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @createa.googleaccount713
    @createa.googleaccount713 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤🏆🥇🎖🏅💐

  • @Jswag3p
    @Jswag3p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @keithbotla5062
    @keithbotla5062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi are you willing to help our group

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @lallred1911
    @lallred1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @mustakkhondokar1857 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Ggdivhjkjl
    @Ggdivhjkjl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @AmberMelanieSmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @injuryadvocates7602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

  • @lalyfashioon6609
    @lalyfashioon6609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @zytrvx8528
    @zytrvx8528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmmmmmmmm

  • @pranavgabasoorya
    @pranavgabasoorya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are really very beautiful!

  • @bendustin7609
    @bendustin7609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At that rate they should just get jobs

    • @AmberMelanieSmith
      @AmberMelanieSmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @magandaleonard7732
      @magandaleonard7732 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @magandaleonard7732
      @magandaleonard7732 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like your program