Sustainability In FRC Teams

[IKE]

Fundraising is a bit like digging a well. Rivers, springs, ponds are easy to unerstand, you can see the water with your own eyes (these are grants). Unfortunately, in dry seasons, streams and ponds dry up.
Imagine however trying to explain to someone that if they put a ton of work into digging a hole, deep into the ground (not water), they could find water. That would sound absolutely crazy to them. Yet somehow, we have a lot of wells because they work. Don't be upset with the village that dug theeir well, but instead ask them how they knew where to find water. Many will tell you, "Well, first we tried a lot of things, most of which didn't work. Then we had success with a couple things and worked on doing those better."

As far as getting the kids motivated, put yourself in there shoes and ask 2 questions "Do you have the ability?", "Is it worth it?".


IKE