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Some basic 'Ben' info is at the bottom of this page. Learn about 'Ben' and our other Five Rivers Fundraising programs here:
Five Rivers Fundraising advises community groups on ways to
achieve their goals,
"Ben Franklin - LIVE! & In Person - ated" represents only ONE of our programs. Five Rivers offers many different ways to improve your non-profit's positions:
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Fundraising Events/Performances
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Auctions
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Training Seminars (for your staff or as part of
a fundraising conference you host)
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Publicity from a grass root p.o.v.
·
Speaking: Keynote, Motivational
Five Rivers creates easy to access affordable programs that are fun, educational, interactive and community building.
Please call us. You'll talk to a real person, not a phone tree.
814-713-1776
See the article on us at the international fundraising idea page: The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation & Inspiration (SOFII) at at www.sofii.org or go directly to SOFII's article on Ben Franklin's fundraising program by clicking here
or here
To Chat with Dr. Franklin, you may 'check out' his Facebook Page at Facebook
Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Born in 1706, a little more than a decade after the Salem Witch Trials ended and at the threshold of the Age of Enlightenment, Benjamin Franklin embodied the energy and vibrancy of this new nation. A self-educated man, Franklin recognized, early on, that knowledge was the key to self-improvement. Throughout his life, Franklin referred to himself as a printer, but Franklin's pursuits as a scientist, innovator, inventor, statesman, and social thinker literally revolutionized his world and continues to impact our lives today.
Recommended Reading
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the quintessential Franklin in his own words. Since then many excellent works have been written about Franklin including: Benjamin Franklin, An American Life by Walter Isaacson; Benjamin Franklin by Edmund S. Morgan; The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin by Gordon S. Wood; Benjamin Franklin by Carl Van Doren; My Life with Benjamin Franklin and Mon Cher Papa by Claude-Anne Lopez.
For Young Readers:
Ben Franklin Almanac by Candace Fleming; Biography of Benjamin Franklin by Tom Streissguth.
Ms. S____ has presented a situation to our COO,
G.Robin Smith.
1.
Our City has skateboarders.
2.
Our City has no city sanctioned public place for
Skateboarders to practice their activity
3.
Our City attempts to restrict open Skateboarding
with no viable alternative
4.
Therefore: Five Rivers Fundraising Recommends
the Following Position be Taken:
5.
Whereas: Skateboarding is a viable and
positive social activity with a large following and the positive economic
impact to the community and city to match.
6.
Whereas: If Our City
were to facilitate the public-private partnership to develop a skateboard park,
it would be a positive solution to a now negative situation.
7.
Be
it resolved: A public-private partnership should be
developed between the skate boarding public, the businesses that supply that
population with boards, fashion, protection equipment and repair services,
civic leaders, insurance companies, the Police, land-use commissions, the Parks
Department and construction firms to develop and maintain a Skateboard Park
Action
Points:
A)
Call a gathering of Skateboarders,
Skate-Friendly Businesses. Invite your Insurance Agents (The ones that cover
your cars, houses and businesses).
a.
Use your email lists and the friendships
developed in the Skate community.
b.
Make a flier and have Shredders (what we call
Skateboarders in Seattle) distribute it in appropriate locations (no illegal
posting.)
c.
Distribute the notice to the Skate-Friendly
Businesses. Invite them to inform their customer base about your group.
d.
Inform Skate equipment manufacturers of your
intent. They may have ideas and
resources to help. Ask for their suggestions and help.
B)
Invite your local representatives to attend
your meeting.
C)
Meet (Location suggestions: Community Center,
Church, Chamber of Commerce, a Park)
D)
Declare your issues and intents to the
assembled group
E)
Ask for volunteers who may have expertise in
these various areas or connections with Government organizations. Ask for
contact information for support.
F)
Form an Organization
G)
Communicate with cities that have Skateboard
Parks (I know Seattle has one).
Appoint someone to connect with their organizers to advise you and share
their strategies with you.
H)
Establish a committee to write the City
representatives. Organize petition drives. Create a Web presence with Twitter/Facebook
and other on-line media presence.
I)
Celebrate with community building activities
a.
A Fundraiser at a Restaurant (such as the Our City Grill).
i. (It’s
good publicity and a community building activity for the Grill)
b.
A Skating Demonstration at an approved, public
location.
i. This
will take some negotiation with businesses and their insurance provider.
c.
Five Rivers can provide and help create
programs* that can be used for Fundraising/Community building, including
·
Fundraising Events/Performances
·
Auctions
·
Training Seminars (for your staff or as part of
a fundraising conference you host)
·
Publicity from a grass root p.o.v.
·
Speaking at Keynote, Motivational,
Organizational events
*(NB
– these suggestions are made gratis. However, actual events we participate in
do require a fee.)
I hope you find these suggestions useful. My very best, G.Robin.
G.Robin Smith COO Five Rivers Fundraising. 814-713-1776
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