8th Grade Non-Profit Fundraiser Event Planning

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8th Grade Non-Profit Fundraiser Event Planning

Grade 8Social Studies5 days

The '8th Grade Non-Profit Fundraiser Event Planning' project involves students learning about the roles of buyers, sellers, and profits in a market economy through planning a fundraising event for a non-profit organization. This project emphasizes fiscal responsibility, requiring students to research non-profits' impact on market economies, create a budget, and execute logistic plans for the fundraiser. Students engage in activities like a budgeting escape room and a non-profit 'Shark Tank,' and reflect on economic strategies, community impact, and the effectiveness of their planning and execution.

FundraisingNon-ProfitMarket EconomyFiscal ResponsibilityEvent PlanningCommunity ImpactEconomic Principles

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we effectively plan and execute a fundraising event for a non-profit organization, considering the roles of buyers, sellers, and profits in the market economy, and applying fiscal responsibility?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What are the key elements involved in planning a successful fundraising event?
How do non-profit organizations impact a market economy?
What roles do buyers, sellers, and profits play in the operation of a fundraising event?
How can we apply fiscal responsibility when creating a budget for a fundraising event?
In what ways can institutions like non-profits influence financial markets and community development?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will create and manage a detailed budget for a fundraising event, demonstrating fiscal responsibility.
Students will analyze the roles of buyers, sellers, and profits within the context of a market economy while planning the event.
Students will assess the influence of non-profit organizations on financial markets and community development.
Students will plan and execute the logistics of a fundraising event, integrating economic principles learned.
Students will reflect on the effectiveness of their event in terms of economic principles and community impact.

Academic Standards

8.E3.1

Primary

Explain the roles of buyers, sellers, and profits in product, labor, and financial markets.Reason: The project requires students to explore the dynamics of buyers, sellers, and profits while planning a fundraising event, essential to understand these roles in the market economy for successful execution.

8.E3.3

Primary

Analyze the influence of institutions such as corporations, non-profits, and labor unions in a market economy.Reason: Students will analyze how non-profits impact market economies through the planning of their fundraising event, meeting the standard’s requirement to understand institutional influence.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Budgeting Escape Room

Students enter an escape room experience where each room presents budgeting challenges related to organizing a fundraising event. Successfully navigating through the rooms teaches financial literacy and the value of strategic planning.

Non-Profit Shark Tank

Students participate in a 'Shark Tank' styled session where local non-profit representatives present their causes. Students must pitch imaginative fundraising ideas to a panel that includes the representatives and fellow classmates, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Non-Profit Impact Presentation

Students investigate and present how non-profits influence market economies and community development, linking this to their fundraising event plan.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research different non-profit organizations and their roles in the economy.

2. Evaluate the economic impact and community benefits provided by these organizations.

3. Connect findings to the purpose and potential impact of the planned fundraising event.

4. Prepare a visual and oral presentation summarizing research and implications.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityAn engaging presentation highlighting non-profits' market influence and the anticipated impact of the fundraising event.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSatisfies 8.E3.3; students analyze institutional influence on the market economy.

Activity 2

Fundraiser Logistics Lab

Students design and map out logistical components for executing a successful fundraising event, integrating their understanding of economic and market principles.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Identify necessary logistical components such as location, scheduling, and staffing.

2. Create an action timeline for each logistical task.

3. Integrate budget considerations into logistical planning.

4. Develop contingency plans for potential logistical challenges.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive logistical plan for carrying out the fundraising event.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports learning goals of planning and executing event logistics, applying economic principles and fiscal responsibility.

Activity 3

Event Reflection Report

Following the execution of the fundraiser, students reflect on the event's success in applying economic principles and impacting the community.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Gather data on event outcome including funds raised and community engagement.

2. Analyze which economic strategies were most effective.

3. Reflect on the community impact made by the event.

4. Evaluate fiscal responsibility and suggest improvements for future events.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA reflective report that evaluates the fundraiser's success and learning outcomes.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsMeets learning goals by reflecting on economic principles and community impact of the event.

Activity 4

Market Economy Simulation

Through role-playing, students simulate the roles of buyers, sellers, and intermediaries to gain understanding of market dynamics in the context of planning a fundraising event.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Assign students different roles such as buyers, sellers, and intermediaries.

2. Set up scenarios where students must negotiate terms and conditions for goods and services.

3. Conduct transactions and record outcomes to discuss profit margins and losses.

4. Analyze how different roles affect the planning and execution of the fundraiser.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA report analyzing the roles played and their influence on the success of the fundraising simulation.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsFulfills 8.E3.1; students experience the roles of buyers, sellers, and profits in a mock financial market.

Activity 5

Budget Blueprint

Students will create a comprehensive budget plan for a fundraising event, focusing on fiscal responsibility to ensure a successful outcome.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research different types of fundraising events and their associated costs.

2. Create a list of potential expenses such as venue, materials, permits, and marketing.

3. Estimate pricing and calculate the total expected costs.

4. Draft a budget plan, prioritizing necessary expenses.

5. Include strategies for cost reduction and maximizing impact.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA finalized budget plan document for the proposed fundraising event.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with the learning goal of creating and managing a detailed budget and demonstrating fiscal responsibility.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Non-Profit Fundraiser Project Rubric

Category 1

Research and Analysis

Evaluation of students' ability to research non-profit organizations and analyze their impact on market economies and community development.

Criterion 1

Understanding Institutional Influence

Measures the depth of student analysis of non-profits' roles in the market economy.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of non-profits' role and impact within the market economy, with strong connections to community benefit.

Proficient

3 Points

Offers a thorough analysis of non-profits' role in the market economy, with clear connections to community benefit.

Developing

2 Points

Presents a basic analysis of non-profits' role in the market economy, with limited connections to community benefit.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides minimal analysis, lacking connections between non-profits' roles and community benefit.

Criterion 2

Economic Principles Application

Evaluation of the application of economic principles, including the roles of buyers, sellers, and profits.

Exemplary

4 Points

Applies economic principles in highly innovative and effective ways within the planning and execution context.

Proficient

3 Points

Applies economic principles effectively within planning and execution.

Developing

2 Points

Applies economic principles inconsistently, with basic understanding evident.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to apply economic principles, minimal understanding evident.

Criterion 3

Fiscal Responsibility

Assesses students' ability to create and manage a budget responsibly.

Exemplary

4 Points

Drafts a highly detailed and strategic budget, showing innovation in cost-cutting and impact maximization strategies.

Proficient

3 Points

Drafts a thorough budget with clear strategies for fiscal responsibility.

Developing

2 Points

Provides a basic budget plan with limited strategies for fiscal responsibility.

Beginning

1 Points

Presents an incomplete budget with insufficient strategies for fiscal responsibility.

Category 2

Event Planning and Execution

Assesses the quality of logistical planning for the fundraising event and its execution.

Criterion 1

Logistical Planning

Evaluates the comprehensiveness and feasibility of the event logistics plan.

Exemplary

4 Points

Develops an exceptionally detailed and feasible logistical plan, successfully identifying and addressing potential challenges.

Proficient

3 Points

Creates a thorough and feasible logistical plan with identified potential challenges addressed adequately.

Developing

2 Points

Presents a basic logistical plan, addressing some potential challenges.

Beginning

1 Points

Drafts an incomplete logistical plan, with minimal challenges addressed.

Criterion 2

Execution and Adaptability

Measures the effectiveness of event execution and adaptability to unforeseen changes.

Exemplary

4 Points

Executes the event with outstanding effectiveness, demonstrating adaptability and leadership in overcoming challenges.

Proficient

3 Points

Executes the event effectively, with demonstrated adaptability to changes or issues.

Developing

2 Points

Executes the event with basic effectiveness, limited adaptability evident.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles with event execution and adapting to changes, requires assistance.

Category 3

Reflection and Evaluation

Assesses the depth of student reflection on the event's success and learning outcomes related to economic principles and community impact.

Criterion 1

Self-Assessment and Reflection

Evaluates the student's ability to critically evaluate their own work and the event's impact.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides an insightful and critical reflection on both the successes and areas for improvement, with clear connections to learning principles and community impact.

Proficient

3 Points

Offers a thorough reflection on the event's successes and improvement areas, connecting to learning principles.

Developing

2 Points

Presents a basic reflection on the event and its outcomes, with limited connections to learning principles.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides minimal reflection, lacking self-assessment and connection to learning outcomes.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

Reflect on the most successful strategies you applied during the fundraising event. Which economic principles did they relate to, and why do you think they were effective?

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Question 2

On a scale of 1 to 5, how well do you feel you've understood the roles of buyers, sellers, and profits in planning this fundraising event?

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Question 3

What was the greatest challenge you faced when applying fiscal responsibility to your event budget, and how did you overcome it?

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Question 4

How has your perception of non-profit organizations' impact on market economies changed after completing this project?

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Options

My perception hasn't changed

Slightly changed

Moderately changed

Significantly changed

Question 5

Reflect on the community impact of your fundraising event. What were the most important outcomes for you and your team?

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