FUNDRAISING
GUIDE
THE BEST WAY TO SUCCEED
Now you are going on your exchange and you have decided to do some fundraising - Your Education is here to help with this!
We have created a table of fundraising ideas below to give you a good start. You know your community and friends around you, so will know what will work for your area.
Before you start, you will need to make a fundraising plan. The table below has a section in it for priority tasks - go through and work out which ones suit you and mark them in priority order. You will then need to diarise when you want to do the activities and plan ahead for them.
You will need to advertise yourself and your exchange - think about why you are going on your exchange, what benefits you will get out of it? How motivated you are, what do you imagine you will get out of your exchange for your future?
Your Education has returnees that we are happy to put you in contact with, the support you have around you is a big help with any planning for your exchange that you may have.
As you can see, there are plenty of ideas to give you a kick-start to your fundraising efforts. Get as much support as you can from your family and friends and keep your mind on your exchange that’s waiting for you at the end. All your hard work will be worth it in the end!
SARAH'S FUNDRAISING STORY
"When I first thought of the concept of doing an exchange to the USA, I sat down with my parents to discuss it, as it was a big dream of mine to experience life in the states. They told me that if I really wanted to go, I would have to pay for it myself. It was a wake-up call, but it also made me more determined to make it happen. After that conversation, I knew I had to get serious about raising the money, and that meant putting in the hard work and planning.
I started by working on the family farm, which turned out to be a huge learning experience. There was always something that needed to be done, from tending to the animals to helping out with the crops. Cyclone Gabrielle had left its mark on the farm, and even though the cyclone had passed, its effects were still very much felt. This meant there was a lot of extra work — cleaning up debris, repairing fences, and dealing with the aftermath of damaged crops. While it was tough, it was also incredibly rewarding to see how everything worked together, and how much effort went into keeping the farm running smoothly.
In the midst of this, I also received a scholarship from Your Education, which helped take some of the financial pressure off. The scholarship covered a big chunk of the costs, and it was a huge relief to know I had that support. Between the money I saved from working on the farm and the scholarship, I was able to cover a large part of the expenses for my exchange. Looking back, it was a combination of hard work, family support, and that extra financial boost that made the dream of going to the USA a reality."
Sarah went to the United States for a short term exchange.