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Have a Fundraiser
If you have a local chapter, get some members together for
a carwash to raise funds when the weather permits. Or try a bake sale like the
church groups do. In most states, being a non-profit organization permits you to engage in
"small games of chance" such as bingo, scratch cards and pull tabs. This is an extremely underutilized asset in
the Freethought community. All states have different laws regarding charitable
gaming so be sure to get familiar with them first.
Remember, you can drain your members of cash pretty
quickly. The key to a successful fundraiser is to reach beyond the Freethought
community for funds.
If you are shy about asking for money for your atheist
group, start a campaign like "the community outreach program" and ask
for money in that name. To take the idea to the next level, take a course in
non-profit fundraising and/or grant writing.
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