Music Ed Matters
Campaign
Give a Note Foundation
Give a Note was created in 2011 by the
leaders of the National Association for
Music Education (NAfME). Their mission is
to nurture, grow, and strengthen music
education opportunities for every student,
every school, and every community.
Give a Note Foundation
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The foundation was established to ensure that all children have access to the
life-changing benefits of music study.
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Music helps students develop important skills tied to life-long success –
collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication.
The Problem
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Many underserved schools around the country do not receive the support they
need to sustain their music programs. Many are cut from the budget.
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Give a Note shines a spotlight on areas of need, the value of music education
in the lives of all students, and the great work of the music teachers who
reach those students.
Why am I fundraising for Give a Note?
Why am I here?
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November is National Philanthropy Month!
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The Give a Note Foundation launched the #MusicEdMatters campaign to
increase awareness and donations for the foundation during the giving season.
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Our chapter made a commit to raise $___ by the start of the New Year.
The Ask
I am asking local businesses to join the cause!
How? By offering a drink special (We suggest $5) every weekend during November
as local musicians play.
Its simple! The proceeds of every first drink purchased will go to the Give a Note
Foundation. Every drink special purchased following will go to [Winery or
Brewery Name]
In compliance with ABC regulations, the special will be advertised as “For every drink
special purchased we will be making a donation to the Give a Note Foundation.”
The Numbers
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Lets say 100 people come to enjoy to good music and great wine. If 50% of
those people take advantage of the drink special, we can bring in $500 each
weekend.
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$5 x 50 = $250
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$250 x 2 = $500 (Saturday and Sunday)
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$500 x 4 = $2000 (One month)
What do I need from you?
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The answer yes!
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I will provide a script for the musician to announce the drink special and give
some background on Give a Note.
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I will provide balloons, a one sheeter on the campaign, and social media
promotion.
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We ask that you advertise on your social media. I will provide the language –
you are free to adjust.
Why say yes?
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The Give a Note Foundation and I will advertise your participation on all of
our social media channels.
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The money you raise on behalf of Give a Note is tax deductible.
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You will be supporting a cause for real change in the lives of students.
Thank you for your time!