OUR MISSION
To protect, heal, empower, and support vulnerable children and youth through music, life skills, and education.
OUR VISION
To be a leading organization in transforming the lives
of Uganda’s new generations.
Become a Fundraiser
Introduction
M-LISADA has been supporting vulnerable children in Uganda since 1996. We love the work we do, but more than that, we love the results. Many of the 2,500 children who have passed through our doors, armed with what we’ve taught them, have gone on to productive, empowered lives. M-LISADA is always looking for people who are interested in joining our fundraising team. We have put together some fundraising information and ideas that may help empower you. Contact us if you have questions, or to brainstorm, at mlisada.organization@gmail.com
Get Started
- Do your own outreach to any organization you belong to. You can fundraise on your own, with your family, friends or with a group.
- Search out the Rotary Club near you and join them in doing good work for your community and globally.
- Help your child organize an event at school that will benefit M-LISADA.
- Organize a fundraiser at your college or place of business.
- Choose a cause and start a crowd sharing fundraising page.
Fundraising Planning Suggestions
1. Determine your event and identify your audience
- Think about which people you want to reach or involve.
- Choose an activity that reflects that group’s interests.
- Make sure that you are in compliance with state/city regulations.
- Go to Terms of Use to be aware of M-LISADA’S requirements.
- Determine a site, date, number of desired attendees, and what you hope to achieve.
2. Contact M-LISADA
- Tell us what you would like to do. We will be able to help you coordinate your event or connect you with other supporters if you want to expand the scope of your function. Contact us at mlisada.organization@gmail.com
3. Plan Revenue and Expenses
- Establish a realistic fundraising goal. Identify all anticipated expenses and possible sources of contributions that can help you reduce expenses.
4. Publicize and Promote Your Event
- Network with friends, family and colleagues to gain their support and participation.
- Contact your local newspaper and radio station.
- Write an attention-grabbing press release.
- Use social networking sites to send out information on the event.
- Encourage people to donate to the fundraiser if they can’t attend the event.
- Plan to use M-LISADA’s secure PayPal account or set up your own.
5. After Your Fundraiser
- Hold a meeting with the event organizers to determine what changes to make for next time.
- Submit all contributions to M-LISADA, either through our DONATE link, or by check. For more information, contact us at mlisada.organization@gmail.com
- Work with M-LISADA to make sure everyone gets a thank you note and a tax-deductible letter if appropriate.
Fundraising Guidelines
- Events that conflict in any way with our mission or other program priorities are not acceptable.
- Fundraisers need to secure their own necessary insurance and permits.
- Fundraisers must obtain necessary permissions and authorization to host the fundraiser in your chosen location.
- Charitable fundraising is a regulated activity in many states. You are responsible for ensuring that you are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Be sure to state accurately, that the event is benefiting M-LISADA, and what percentage of sales or admission price will go to M-LISADA.
- Get prior written approval to use M-LISADA’s name and logo in any publicity or promotional materials. Go to Terms of Use for more information.
- Organize a plan for collecting contributions at the event. M-LISADA can accept checks, money orders or credit card contributions. Checks and money orders should be made payable to M-LISADA Africa Foundation.
- As a registered charitable organization, M-LISADA Africa Foundation must follow U.S. tax regulations regarding the issue and control of official income tax receipts.