Unite Missoula: Applying Best Fundraising Practices to Refugee Resettlement
Presentation Type
Presentation
Faculty Mentor’s Full Name
Nicole Smith
Abstract / Artist's Statement
Our group started the year focused on education and awareness around refugee resettlement. Due to the extreme immigration crises of Afghanistan and, most recently, in Ukraine, we wanted to focus our time and effort in a positive, productive way. Missoula is expecting unprecedented numbers of refugees in the next year. Given the increased demand for refugee resettlement services, we chose to host a fundraiser to support Soft Landing’s growing support services, which reflects the importance of local non-profit refugee resettlement agencies. Using established best practices in fundraising we, along with Soft Landing, are hosting a week of fundraising and educational events. With the help of three local businesses, many local artists and community members, and the University of Montana, our group has planned a four-day, four-event fundraiser. Given the expanse of our efforts, we intend to raise $5,000 for Soft Landing and the refugees Missoula will be receiving in the coming year.
Category
Franke Global Leadership Initiative
Unite Missoula: Applying Best Fundraising Practices to Refugee Resettlement
UC 220
Our group started the year focused on education and awareness around refugee resettlement. Due to the extreme immigration crises of Afghanistan and, most recently, in Ukraine, we wanted to focus our time and effort in a positive, productive way. Missoula is expecting unprecedented numbers of refugees in the next year. Given the increased demand for refugee resettlement services, we chose to host a fundraiser to support Soft Landing’s growing support services, which reflects the importance of local non-profit refugee resettlement agencies. Using established best practices in fundraising we, along with Soft Landing, are hosting a week of fundraising and educational events. With the help of three local businesses, many local artists and community members, and the University of Montana, our group has planned a four-day, four-event fundraiser. Given the expanse of our efforts, we intend to raise $5,000 for Soft Landing and the refugees Missoula will be receiving in the coming year.