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Turn Your Idea Into Community Impact.
You don't have to make a large donation to help fund community programs.
Sometimes the most powerful fundraising begins with an idea.
A birthday fundraiser. A community dinner. A small business promotion. A sports activity. A cultural event. A school project. An online campaign. A group of friends deciding to help.
SSA's Community Fundraising initiative gives individuals, families, businesses, and community groups opportunities to raise support for our mission in creative and community-driven ways.
Community-led fundraising can take many forms.
Ideas may include:
Have another idea? Tell us about it.
Depending on current needs and available campaigns, community fundraising may support:
SSA may establish specific fundraising campaigns when there is a defined community need or program opportunity.
Fundraise as a business
Businesses can turn everyday activity into community support.
Examples may include:
This can give customers and employees an easy way to participate while connecting the business with a community cause.
Community fundraising does not need to be complicated.
A small group can choose a goal, select an activity, invite others to participate, and collectively make a meaningful contribution.
Fundraising can also become an opportunity to:
Small efforts can become significant when many people participate.
SSA believes community members should have opportunities not only to participate in programs but also to help build them.
A community-led fundraiser gives people ownership in creating positive impact.
The idea may come from you.
You may organize the activity.
SSA can help connect the fundraiser with an approved organizational need or initiative.
This creates a simple progression:
If you plan to publicly use the Spokane Slavic Association name, logo, programs, fundraising platforms, or represent that funds are being collected on behalf of SSA, please contact us before launching the fundraiser.
SSA may need to approve:
This protects donors, fundraiser organizers, and SSA by making it clear how funds are being collected and used.
Funds raised through an approved SSA fundraiser are processed and managed by Spokane Slavic Association.
When a fundraiser is approved for a specific program or purpose, SSA will use the funds in accordance with that designated charitable purpose, applicable donor restrictions, organizational policies, and legal requirements.
When donations are unrestricted, they may be used where SSA determines they can best support our mission and operations.
SSA is committed to responsible stewardship of community contributions.
Fundraising vs. sponsorship
Not sure which option fits?
Best when an individual, group, or business wants to organize an activity that encourages other people to contribute. Examples: a community dinner, birthday fundraiser, percentage-of-sales campaign, school fundraiser, or online campaign.
Best when a business provides direct financial or in-kind support in exchange for an agreed sponsorship relationship that may include recognition or promotional benefits.
Explore Corporate SponsorshipsYou bring the idea.
SSA can help determine whether it fits our mission, identify an appropriate program or need to support, and establish how donations should be collected.
Depending on the fundraiser, we may also be able to provide approved information about SSA, promotional materials, donation links, or other support.
The level of SSA involvement depends on the fundraiser and available organizational capacity.
Start something good
You don't need to wait for SSA to organize the next fundraiser.
Your family, workplace, business, school, organization, or group can become part of building the resources that make community programs possible.
Have an idea? Tell us what you want to do, who you want to involve, and what you would like to support.
One person has an idea. Others participate. Resources are raised. A program gains support. Someone receives an opportunity. And the community becomes part of creating its own solutions.
