crusing charity
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Power Point presentation on how cruising can be relaxing as well as raising money for your charitable organization.TRANSCRIPT
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Overview Definition of Organizational Types
Traditional Fundraiser
Why “Cruising for Charity Fundraiser”?
Definition of Organizational Types
Benefits to supporters
Benefits to the organization
How does it work?
Questions and Answers
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Organizational Types
ChurchesSchoolsAlumni AssociationsPTA’sSeniors GroupFraternity & Sorority Masonic Orders
Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc…Special Needs CharitiesVeterans organizationsAthleticBoy & Girl ScoutsCivil Air PatrolEastern Star Affiliates
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Traditional FundraisersFish Fry’sBake SaleDinnersFlea MarketsChances/RafflesShows/Events ect.
Although the traditional way have given many organizations much success! It is always important to adapt and respond to a changing community. Would you agree!
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Benefits to the Organization
Using “Cruising for Charity” reduces up front costs and increase bottom line profits.
Cruising for Charity also creates a stronger relationship amount members, their families, and the community outside of your organization
It reduces a need for volunteers in addition to less work for your organization to produce a great result!
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“Cruising for a Cause” is a relatively new concept, but has taken the art of fund-raising to a whole new level.
A cruise can be organized so that funds are raised for a worthwhile cause such as:
Habitat for Humanity 2008 Cruise for Cancer 2009Tom Joyner’s Cruise Louise Williams Oldie’s
but Goodies 2010
Why use “Cruising for Charity”
as a Fundraiser?
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Why use K.A.T. Travels…
We have obtained industry certification and insurances needed to lead as a travel expert. We have been in travel planning & fundraiser business for over 3 years.
We will provide that “personal yet professional touch” to your travel planning by offering support and recommendations that a website cannot.
K.A.T. Travels will provide travel assistance (i.e.; payment
arrangements, airline tickets, transfers, tours and
special needs, etc.) with your designated representative.
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What’s In It For Your Supporters?Wide selection of staterooms with 24 hr room service
Onboard duty free shopping
Total choice dining
Broadway shows
Spa, beauty services & state of the art fitness center
Specialty group dining
Youth program & Daytime nanny services
Shore excursions
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What’s In It For Your Organization?
100% match of all fundraiser profits (based on cruise line)
Rewards to your organization of one free stateroom for every sixteenth staterooms booked (taxes and fees are not included)
Assistance with event promotion through varied marketing materials at minimal costs
No church liability due to passenger insurance plans
Dedicated On-board coordinator
State of the Art meeting space & audio/visual equipment
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How Does This Work?
My Supporting Organization has 350 members.
154 members* elect to become participants in the selected fundraiser activity
Cruise leaves from Baltimore, MD, June 4, 2011 for a 5 day (Saturday thru Thursday) fun-filled excursion to
the island of Bermuda.
Lowest Stateroom Cost = $1,198.00
Taxes and Insurance = $ 450.00
Stateroom Cruise Cost= $1648.00* Based on Double Occupancy with a payment plan of $100 after initial deposit
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Profit Breakdown
154 participants X $50.00= $7,700.00
same as 50 staterooms
Total Fundraiser Profit
To Organization = $7, 700.00
This is free money from the Cruise Line.
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Thank You for Working with K.A.T. Travels
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