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Historical society members consider simple fundraisers and a foundation for donations
Summary
Board members reviewed past calendars, proposed low-labor fundraisers (raffles, merchant coupon books, dining-to-donate, digital Pampered Chef campaign) and discussed forming a "Friends of Red Cedar" foundation pending attorney review.
Members discussed fundraising approaches and reviving a historical calendar as a revenue source. A volunteer reported locating past calendars (2008——14) and said the organization used to sell advertising space in the calendar.
Board members suggested several low-labor options: raffle ticket sales, merchant coupon books sold through businesses, Dining-to-Donate events with local restaurants, spaghetti dinners, and a fully digital Pampered Chef fundraiser. One participant described the Pampered Chef option as low-effort: "It's all digital. It's all online... August is double donation, so you get 30%." The group agreed some ideas could be pursued with limited volunteer time.
Separately, members discussed creating a "Friends of Red Cedar" foundation to accept larger donations. Preliminary feedback from an attorney was recommended before proceeding; members noted that donor preferences sometimes favor donations to foundations versus direct gifts to a municipal or city entity. The board agreed to pursue committee work on fundraising after the July 4 parade and to consult counsel about foundation formation.
