FUNDRAISING RESOURCES
Fundraising is defined as “raising money for a cause.” Speech and Debate Teams will need to learn the art of fundraising, because:
BEST cannot cover all expenses for everyone
Fundraising and being able to get others excited about your idea or cause is an important life skill
It is a way of instilling leadership and the spirit of social giving in students.
Please bear in mind that Coaches are not responsible for fundraising for the attendance expenses of their teams. We encourage Coaches and students to collaborate in fundraising efforts, but we do not promote Coaches doing all the fundraising for a team’s costs. This goes directly against our vision for student-first leadership in Bulgarian schools.
Fundraising presentations
Take a look at the fundraising presentations from our 2014 and 2015 Coach Trainings!
These presentations have information about expected tournament costs, the benefits and challenges of fundraising, and practical tips to make your fundraisers more successful. Please note that since those are past presentations, some of the information they provide might be outdated, but the general principles remain.
Student events
Here you can find some successful projects by our former Student Leaders (also known as Student Ambassadors). Some of those served as fundraisers for the school's BEST team, and others are a prime example of how you can get local companies and institutions on board with your cause, even as a student.