Plan a Fundraising Event: Justify Costs and Revenue
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we plan and budget a fundraising event to maximize its impact and revenue, while justifying our strategic choices?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How do you determine the costs and revenues of a fundraising event?
- How do you create a budget plan for a fundraising event?
- What are the different strategies for fundraising, and how do you choose the best one?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will create a comprehensive budget plan for a fundraising event.
- Students will justify their strategic choices for maximizing the fundraising event's impact and revenue.
- Students will determine and analyze the costs and revenues associated with a fundraising event.
Teacher Standards
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsThe Fundraising Taste Test
Students participate in a blind taste test of snacks and activities typically found at fundraising events, rating their appeal and estimating their costs. This experiential activity sparks discussion about value, target audience, and the balance between expense and potential revenue.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Strategy Selection Justification
Students brainstorm various fundraising strategies and select the one they believe is most viable for their event.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA one-page proposal outlining the chosen fundraising strategy, including a rationale for its selection based on factors like target audience, resources, and potential revenue.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses 8m16 by requiring students to justify why they selected their specific fundraising strategy.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioFundraising Strategy Rubric
Strategy Selection and Justification
Assesses the student's ability to brainstorm, evaluate, and justify the selection of a fundraising strategy.Breadth of Strategies
Demonstrates the ability to generate a variety of fundraising strategies relevant to the project's goals.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe proposal presents an exhaustive range of fundraising strategies, demonstrating exceptional creativity and understanding of diverse approaches.
Proficient
3 PointsThe proposal presents a comprehensive range of fundraising strategies, showing a strong understanding of diverse approaches.
Developing
2 PointsThe proposal presents a limited range of fundraising strategies, showing some understanding of different approaches.
Beginning
1 PointsThe proposal presents a very limited range of fundraising strategies, showing a minimal understanding of different approaches.
Feasibility Evaluation
Evaluates the feasibility of each fundraising strategy based on available resources, target audience, and potential impact.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe proposal provides an insightful and thorough evaluation of each strategy's feasibility, considering all relevant factors with exceptional depth and accuracy.
Proficient
3 PointsThe proposal provides a detailed evaluation of each strategy's feasibility, considering all relevant factors with depth and accuracy.
Developing
2 PointsThe proposal provides a basic evaluation of each strategy's feasibility, considering some relevant factors with reasonable accuracy.
Beginning
1 PointsThe proposal provides a superficial evaluation of each strategy's feasibility, considering few relevant factors with limited accuracy.
Justification of Strategy
Demonstrates the ability to clearly and logically justify the selection of the chosen fundraising strategy.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe proposal presents a compelling and exceptionally well-reasoned justification for the chosen strategy, showcasing a sophisticated understanding of its advantages and alignment with project goals.
Proficient
3 PointsThe proposal presents a clear and well-reasoned justification for the chosen strategy, showcasing a strong understanding of its advantages and alignment with project goals.
Developing
2 PointsThe proposal presents a somewhat clear justification for the chosen strategy, showing a basic understanding of its advantages and alignment with project goals.
Beginning
1 PointsThe proposal presents a weak justification for the chosen strategy, showing a limited understanding of its advantages and alignment with project goals.