Let’s Brainstorm Branch Fundraising Ideas

By Marguerite Adelman
Burlington VT Branch and WILPF US Development Committee

August 2020

Unless WILPF branches assess a local membership fee, we know you have very little, if any, monies for your basic needs or special projects. Say you want to buy a banner for your group, rent a room for a large meeting, or purchase sign-making materials for your next protest march; where will that money come from? Even if you have a member/supporter who is happy to chip in cash for special items, this is not something you can always rely on.

WILPF’s Development Committee members Marguerite Adelman and Marybeth Gardam would like to hold a Zoom meeting with branch leaders and members who are interested in discussing and brainstorming a plethora of fundraising ideas, including some easy moneymakers for these “socially distanced” times.

Not all fundraisers require a large committee or loads of time to organize; some can be done by one person and within a couple of weeks. Nor does your branch need to be a 501(c)3 or even have a bank account to hold a fundraiser. We can tell you how and help you think of ways to get some cash to support your group’s needs, wants, and dreams. Fundraising is really “friend” raising. You gain visibility for your WILPF branch, educate community members about WILPF, and possibly attract new members. 
 
Marguerite and Marybeth will schedule and coordinate a Zoom call with all who are interested in joining a discussion. Bring your information about past successful fundraisers you have participated in, as well as your questions and ideas. Contact Marguerite at madel51353@aol.com by August 15th if you are interested in joining us on a supportive, idea-generating Zoom call with others in the very near future.