{"id":5895,"date":"2015-03-26T04:53:42","date_gmt":"2015-03-26T08:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=5895"},"modified":"2015-03-28T02:30:50","modified_gmt":"2015-03-28T06:30:50","slug":"dear-chapter-development-buidling-a-budget-out-of-nothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2015\/03\/26\/dear-chapter-development-buidling-a-budget-out-of-nothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Chapter Development: Building a Budget out of Nothing"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_5896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5896\" style=\"width: 389px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/59937401@N07\/5857473535\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5896 \" alt=\"piggybank\" src=\"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/piggybank.jpg\" width=\"389\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/piggybank.jpg 900w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/piggybank-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/piggybank-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/piggybank-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy of Images Money<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Dear Chapter Development,<br \/>\n<\/b><b>My Chapter has little-to-no budget, so what should we do?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A Chapter\u2019s budget can determine a lot about its programming for the year. When the budget is low, Chapter leaders can feel limited in their efforts. There is one key way to fix that: fundraise.<\/p>\n<p>Start by looking for fundraising ideas in the <a href=\"http:\/\/prssa.prsa.org\/chapters\/leaders\/fundraising\/15_FUNdraisingBowlPlaybook.pdf\">FUNdraising Playbook<\/a>. The ideas listed in it \u2014 and it\u2019s more than 40 pages, by the way \u2014 were successful fundraisers led by other Chapters. It even lists how much money was raised and how much time the fundraiser took, so you can find something that fits your Chapter\u2019s capabilities. Here are my top three selections you should consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Greek Media Training (page 3)<\/li>\n<li>Headshot Fundraiser (page 14)<\/li>\n<li>Media Contact List Fundraiser (page 27)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/prssa.prsa.org\/chapters\/leaders\/fundraising\/\">FUNdraising Bowl<\/a> (which is happening now) takes place each year from February\u2013May. Wondering what the FUNdrasing Bowl is? It\u2019s a fun competition where all Chapters can submit their best fundraisers from the current school year. Three finalists are selected between February\u2013April, and an overall champion gets chosen in May. The winning Chapter receives two complementary \u00a0registrations to <a href=\"http:\/\/prssa.prsa.org\/events\/Conference\/\">National Conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to raise money is to ask for donations. Contact your local <a href=\"http:\/\/prssa.prsa.org\/chapters\/prsa\/\">PRSA Chapter<\/a> or reach out to the <a href=\"http:\/\/prssa.prsa.org\/about\/Champions\/\">Champions for PRSSA<\/a> to see if they have connections with local business and agencies that would want to support your Chapter\u2019s goal. Also, don\u2019t forget to check with your college\u2019s finance department and student government \u2014 both usually have funds set aside for student organizations or professional development opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is to get creative and use your resources. When your Chapter doesn\u2019t have a big budget, focus on what resources your Chapter does have and capitalize on them.<\/p>\n<p>You can do it!<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cDear Chapter Development\u201d is a new Progressions series modeled after the famous \u201cDear Abby\u201d advice column. The <a href=\"http:\/\/prssa.prsa.org\/about\/Leadership\/National_Committee\/ChapterDevelopment\/\">vice president of Chapter development<\/a> will answer the most common questions from Chapter presidents and leaders.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Paige Weber is the 2014\u20132015 vice president of Chapter development and a recent graduate from Louisiana State University. She works as an assistant account executive at The Ehrhardt Group in New Orleans. Follow her on\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/paigeweber\"><i>Twitter<\/i><\/a><i>\u00a0<\/i><i>and connect with her on\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pweber1\/\"><i>LinkedIn<\/i><\/a><i>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Chapter Development, My Chapter has little-to-no budget, so what should we do? A Chapter\u2019s budget can determine a lot about its programming for the year. When the budget is low, Chapter leaders can feel limited in their efforts. There is one key way to fix that: fundraise. Start by looking for fundraising ideas in the FUNdraising Playbook. 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