Fundraising Ideas
HOSA 2016 SAM Conference
Second Roundtable Session (#4), Thursday, September 22, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Session 1: 8 advisors Session 2: 5 advisors (Submitted by Nancy Allen)
 Local Chapters/Chartered Associations
 Fundraising Guide in Publications Folder HOSA Flash Drive
 First Aid Kits http://www.rightresponse.com/
 CareerSafe Online General Industry Healthcare Course
http://www2.careersafeonline.com/HOSA
 America’s ToothFairy and Lead2Feed mini-grants
 Bloodworks NW (OR) $500/chapter for hosting blood drive;
maybe could be replicated in other states.
 Partnerships/Sponsorships
 Promote opportunity on website
 Direct contact through email, calls, letters, introductions
 Conference possibilities
o Lanyards/namebadges
o Exhibitors
o Program ads/app banner
o T-shirt/polo sponsor
o Conference bags
o Advisors and judges gifts
o Advisors and judges meal functions
o Keynote speaker
o Scholarships
o Competitive events sponsors
 New partnership video
 VAP (Volunteerism Always Pay) Walmart grant program;
Used in MS. http://giving.walmart.com/our-volunteers/
 Recognitions
 Partner of the Year; highlight the partner in a big way with
web presence, article, specialty plaque, place on stage; etc.
 Scholarship presentations and follow up; honor scholarship
donors with stage and web presence. Have scholarship
winners follow up with a thank you note.
 CE sponsors: have on stage to assist with awards ceremony,
logos on screen, signage at conference.
 Market HOSA chapters who win grants, have successful
fundraising campaigns.