Fundraising help for student event

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Hello,

I am the president of the student nursing association in Orlando, Florida and I am currently organizing a fundraiser for Shepherd's Hope. I was hoping to find a company that does matching donations and thought there may be someone on this board that could recommend companies or insight. I have done some research of my own but majority of companies seem to only match donations of employees.

Any insight or recommendations would be great.

Thanks!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

What exactly does Shepherd's Hope do? That might help guide the discussion.

Also- you want to go after straight donations. Matching IS usually for employees only. If it's not matching, smaller donors are more likely to assist.

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Sure!

Shepherd's Hope provides healthcare services from providers (nurses, doctors, etc.) who volunteer their time.... As from the website: " [it] is a non-profit, faith-based organization of volunteers that exists to provide access to health care for the uninsured." Everyone who is part of Shepherd's Hope is a volunteer, usually helping people below the 200% poverty line.

Any suggestions on getting the smaller donations? We are holding a fundraiser at a restaurant and receive 15% from whoever attends between a certain time and states it is for our organization. I was hoping to find someone to match, or small business that would be willing to contribute.

Thanks!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

You big box stores (WalMart, Target, and the like) are usually good places to start. Maybe medical supply houses / suppliers for either cash or in-kind donations. You might also ask your local homeless service organizations who THEY get donations from who might be interested.

Good luck!

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