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Annette

I am new to fundraising. I am a teacher in a public school system in South Florida. We have no money. There is a hiring freeze and there are talks of consolidating positions and schools. As a result, individual schools have to become creative in trying to raise money in order to help the school function for the benefit of the child.
But in todays economy how can you when almost everyone is feeling the pinch? And if you aren't, you then hold on to your money, just in case.
I went to my Principal with a way to raise money for the school where parents would not be a penny out of pocket. And all she told me was that she would have to run it by the board. In the meantime, we are running out of paper and supplies. I am really frustrated. I went into education for the children but the politics is enough to turn you off.
Sorry for venting.

Roger Carr

Jeff, your message is right on track. There was a time when I saw fundraising in a poor light. When I started focusing on and getting excited about what the nonprofit was accomplishing, that all changed. Fundraising is now a natural part of what I do (and I am much more successful as a result). Thanks for the message.

chris muscarella

Jeff, love the message.

A big part of our New's Years resolution at Mobile Commons is to make it easier for organizations to combine their fundraising and participatory (advocacy, community, etc) efforts.

Jordan Viator

I absolutely agree with your resolution of fear not, Jeff. Despite the fact that the eco news of late has not been pleasant, organizations have to keep their heads high and try to go about "business-as-usual-as-possible" in order to stay ahead. This just echos/reinforces what I heard from Tony Elischer a few short weeks ago here in Austin.

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