RULE #1 - Someone has to be the leader. Decide from the beginning who will be in charge. This is the person who should be in contact with the Ambassadors for LIFE Coordinator.
RULE #2 - Remember to surround yourself with people who will make this a success. Grab an artist and make posters, get the loud-mouth to spread the word, get the class president to talk to the school, get someone with skills to capture it all on camera.
Letter Writing- Sometimes there is nothing better than a good old-fashioned piece of snail-mail. Get your pens, markers, crayons, chisel and slate and write for LIFE. You can write to friends, family, businesses, political figures, your grandmother's sister's cousin's brother's friend... anyone! In fact, here are some sample letters you can use.
Sample letters:
To Friends and Family
To a Business Owner
Email Blasts - Whether you are a computer programmer, or just got a computer... anyone can use email. Maybe you are so high tech that you don't even know where the post office is. This is your fundraiser! In fact, once you sign up, you can import email addresses into your personalized Ambassadors Online webpage and email everyone you know to check out your site. Go ahead and email for LIFE.
"Change a LIFE" - There are a million ways to collect change. Ask your work to set-up jars, ask convenience stores, ask everyone. Just think, you could "Change a LIFE" forever.
Silent Auction - A little leg-work is needed to make this successful. Lots of nice, high-demand stuff will need to be collected. Remember - the better the donations, the better the auction. Write a letter explaining why you want to raise funds for LIFE and take it to local businesses. Once the donations are collected, hold an auction - silent or with an auctioneer. Combine the auction with a dinner, and you have a winning combination. Going Once, Going Twice, Sold for LIFE!
Make Something to Sell - Are you good at drawing, crafts, making jewelry? If you can make it, they will buy it. God has given us all talents, and you can use it to help others. Share LIFE by using your gifts.
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