Sunday, October 20, 2013

30 Ideas in 30 Days: #7 Raise the Funds You'll Need

30 Ideas in 30 Days

Our next idea deals with how to attract the resources you need to make your event a success.

Indiegogo is one platform to help raise money for your event. Credit: Discover Downtown Middlesboro.

Idea #7: Raise the Funds You'll Need

There is a line in the non-profit world that goes "No money, no mission." The Better Block movement rather than relying on million dollar budgets and multiple-year timelines tries to bring change about in a single weekend for $1,000 in less. As Better Block has advanced there has been a certain one-upmanship from one project to the next. Some organizers claim that Better Block events spend up to $40,000. These clearly crosses a threshold of sorts and the temporary improvements made go on to represent something else that is more permanent in nature.

Since the project is a demonstration, a majority of items needed for the project can be borrowed. These in-kind contributions can be invaluable. Just make sure whatever you borrow gets returned in as good of a condition as it is delivered. If funds are definitely required, use crowd-funding sites such as indiegogo.com or kickstarter.com.

Another idea is to auction or sell off some of the temporary items built as a result of the event. A Pallet Chair auction is a great example.

Better Block Middlesborough was held from October 25-27, 2013, in Middlesborough, Kentucky. To help with planning for future events like this, please consider making a donation today!

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