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Re: As much as I hate to admit it...

The Skunkworks, 1983, had some issues with fundraising our first year because we expected to get a NASA grant and didn't. That's where our business plan has come from. I would recommend downloading it, and not only checking out our spaghetti dinner fundraiser and student letter writing campain (which both consistently have raised over $10,000 apiece) but adapting the document to fit your own team. It might take you a little while, but it is really impressive to take to businesses and prove to them that your team is a good investment.

We have found that requiring each of your students to raise (not have their parents write a check for) at least $250 per event they wish to attend is a good place to start. Also, if you wish, I can get you a copy of the vague letter explaining FIRST that we send out for our letter writing campaign, just PM me. We also suggest that students write a personal letter explaining their experiences and what the FIRST program means to them and how it has affected their lives really helps get money, especially from local business owners (but also family and friends).

Also, knowing that you guys are very close to us, I'm sure I can run something by my coach and the rest of my team, if you want to maybe talk about some joint fund raising i think we might be able to work on some of that.

If you have any more questions, or might be interested in what I have mentioned above, feel free to contact me through PM, or an email to stephanie.hoag@gmail.com.
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