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A Schedule For Raising
Conference Scholarships

Week of October 30: Planning
Pray.
Think through the "why's" of raising funds for the Conference and the campus. Set a time for a "letter writing party" the next week (that is, the week before Thanksgiving). Encourage everyone to begin brainstorming names of people to ask. Most people want to give, they simply need to be asked. Think about: family and other relatives (local and out-of-state), friends, businessmen (Christian and non-Christian), church (talk to the pastor first! - Sunday school, men's and women's groups, missionary committee, youth group) Campus Crusade for Christ staff, and faculty. Prioritize by writing those most likely to give first.

Week of November 6: Writing

Pray.
Have a letter writing party. Each person should bring a list of names. Make the party fun with music and food. Take time to pray together as a group. Use the sample letter as a guide. Those unable to go to the Conference could think in terms of raising funds for the ongoing campus ministry. Consider meeting at someone's home who has a computer. It would be ideal to have all the letter typed up and in envelopes that night. However, you should at least shoot for having all the envelopes addressed (this can take the most time) and each student with a sample letter they are going to for type up on their own.

Week of November 13: Sending

Pray.
Finish up any last minute letters.
*MAIL ALL LETTERS ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18th

Week of November 20: Thanking

Pray.
CHECK your mailbox! Thank God for answered prayer.
WRITE a brief, warm thank you note immediately after their gift is received. Don't wait!
MAIL all scholarship checks to the Student LINC office (once you get within two weeks of the Conference, hold onto the checks, and bring them with you). Student LINC will process these donations so donors will receive a tax-deductible receipt and you will receive an account transfer form giving you credit the amount you raised. Donors must make checks out to Campus Crusade for Christ in order for them to receive a tax deductible receipt.

Week of November 27: Calling

Pray.

CALL those you haven't heard from. Remember, many people are planning on giving, but are busy and just need to be reminded.

Weeks of December 4 and 11: Wrapping up

Pray.
Call back anyone you haven't gotten a hold of. Hold on to any additional checks you receive and bring them to the Conference. Organize rides to the Conference.

December 25th - Christmas Day: Celebrate Jesus!

The Christmas Conference: Going

• Be sure all of the students know when and where the conference is, and if you are driving there together as a group, remind them when and where you will be meeting to take off!
• Be sure you know the times you are able to register, and plan to arrive at the correct time.
• Be sure and bring any scholarship checks with you to the Conference!