How to Have a Funds Drive

As with any organization, your monetary gifts allow us to help those in need in countless ways.  If you, or your group, would like to support VEAP in general or one of our programs in particular, you can rest assured that your donations will go directly to the area that is most important to you.

You can:
Collect cash and/or checks.
Sponsor or attend one of our Special Events.
Sponsor a week of van fuel.
Encourage your employer to Match Funds when employees collect goods or dollars.
Host a creative fundraising event in your community.

Five Steps to a Successful Fundraising Drive

1. Set a Goal
Set a goal for the amount of financial contributions to be raised. Setting a target helps your group to build momentum. Goals can be set based on previous year’s drive amounts, based on the number of participants, or based on a number that means something to your group. For comparison purposes, count each dollar donated as equaling 5 pounds of food! Periodic updates on your progress maintain excitement throughout the event or drive.

2. Rally the Troops!
Family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, faith or civic community groups are ready-made fundraising groups. Brainstorm fun ideas together and plan the event and the logistics of your campaign. Feel free to call VEAP at 952-888-9616 to let us know about your drive, so we can answer any questions you have and offer our resources.

3. Promote Your Funds Drive
Share information throughout your community and/or organization to raise involvement early in the process. Get the word out for your drive with posters, flyers, emails, newsletter articles, payroll inserts and public service announcements. Provide clear information about your goals, the types of donations you are looking for, a deadline for donations, and a contact person who can answer questions. VEAP has some general posters available for promotional use.

4. Collect the Funds

5. Complete Your Drive
Your campaign has ended. It’s a success! It’s time to bring the donations to VEAP:
    9731 James Avenue S
    Bloomington, MN
We are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am – 4pm, and Thursdays from 9am – 7pm.

Thank you for Giving where You Live.
VEAP greatly appreciates your generous support!