About the CSRA

ABOUT THE CSRA

Overview

Introduction

Independent Panels

Funds & Disbursal Policies

Fundraising Methods

List of Directors and their Duties

Locations & Day to Day Activities

Benefits to the Community

Intended Results of Disbursements

FUNDRAISING METHODS

Part 1 - Regular Fundraising.

1	Launch the CSRA informational web site with full disclosure.
2	Send e-mails to potential donors.
3	Fax Society information to potential donors.
4	Mail information to potential donors.
5	Telephone canvassing of potential donors.
6	The only products the CSRA intends to sell is advertising merchandise such as T-shirts and similar items. The purpose of their sale is to raise funds and promote the objectives of the CSRA.
7	Radio advertising through corporate sponsorship.
8	TV advertising through corporate sponsorship.
9	Apply to foundations and a qualified beneficiary.
10	Apply for government grants.
11	Distribute posters to appropriate institutions to promote the Society's objectives and interest potential donors.
12	An on-going mail campaign of brochures and flyers.
13	Apply to trust funds as a qualified beneficiary.
14	The CSRA shall not hire professional fundraisers.
15	The 20% budget allocated in funds and disbursal policies shall be used to facilitate and provide the necessary supplies and equipment.
16	A minimum of 50% of all fundraising activities shall be carried out by volunteers.
17	All expenses for fund raising activities shall be met by the CSRA from the 20% budget allocated for administration costs and shall not exceed the 20% revenue budget.

Part 2 - Occasional Fundraising

1	Co-ordinating functions to showcase new talented Canadian artists.
2	Community talents shows for children.
3	Recitals and concerts.
4	Talent search contents.
5	The 20% budget allocated in funds and disbursal policies shall be used to facilitate and provide the necessary supplies and equipment.
6	A minimum of 50% of all fundraising activities shall be carried out by volunteers.
7	All expenses for fund raising activities shall be met by the CSRA from the 20% budget allocated for administration costs and shall not exceed the 20% revenue budget.

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