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FUNDR A IS ING
HOW AM I EVER G OI NG T O R AISE THAT MU C H MON EY?
You’re not the first person to ask this question, and it’s the
reason why Engage has thought through some ideas of how
to fundraise. We understand that the amount of money it
takes to go on an Engage experience may look daunting,
but remember that the funds can come from a number of
sources over a period of several months. The most important
thing in raising your finances is to understand that this
mission is God’s and not yours. Dedicate it to prayer. If this is
God’s will for your life and you do all that you can, God will
provide a way. Remember that an Engage experience is a
Kingdom worker training opportunity, and raising support is
the first challenge of many that can change your life.
Whether you believe it or not, there are quite a few people
in your life who would love to see you go on a trip overseas
and will help cover your expenses to make it a reality. In
approaching individuals to help you with your financial
support, it is important for them to understand what you’ll
be doing and why you believe God is calling you to go. Some
people you may consider asking to partner with you are
relatives, church leaders, church members, neighbors and
people in your community.
On the back side of this card are a few fundraising ideas
to get you started. Be creative and use your personality to
inspire passion in other people.
FUNDR A IS ING IDEAS
» Write a support letter. Once you’re accepted on a trip, Engage will
provide you with a sample letter. Send this letter to family, friends,
church members, coaches, etc. The goal of the letter will be to ask for
support in a couple of different ways. You will want to ask for prayer
supporters – people who will commit to praying for you on a regular
basis. The other type of support you will want to ask for is financial.
» Set up an online fundraising page. Engage has an online template
for you to be able to create your own fundraising page with a link
that is uniquely your own. Once accepted on a trip, you will be able
to set up your page and send the link to family and friends or post it
to social media.
» Host a fundraising dinner. Invest in making a meal for several people
you know – you could even invite your whole church! At the dinner,
explain to your guests what you want to do and why you want to do
it, and ask for donations and for prayer supporters.
» Plan a race. 5K, full marathon, color run … you name it. The entrance
fee will go to support your trip (other donations on top of the
entrance fee may come in as well).
» Organize an auction or yard sale. Ask for friends or families in your
church to donate items to the sale and all the proceeds will go to your
trip expenses.
» Facilitate a Parent’s Night Out. Gather some friends to help you out
and use your church as a place to host a babysitting night. Parents
can have a night out for a date and in return they can offer donations
that will go directly toward your trip.
» Go epic and plan a food fight! Ask all participants (even adults) to
pay an entry fee and bring their own food (pudding, flour, rice, etc).
3 … 2 … 1 … FOOD FIGHT!!