Funding Your Mission: Grants, Fundraising, & Budgeting
September 30, 2025
4:00 PM
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Your chapter has big ideas�but how will you pay for them? This one-hour training will give you the tools and confidence to fund your group�s mission through smart budgeting, campus resources, and creative fundraising.
We�ll start with the basics: how to build a realistic budget each semester, covering everything from snacks and flyers to travel, speakers, and service projects. You�ll learn where to find funding on campus�like your student government or academic departments�and how to navigate the deadlines and paperwork that come with it.
We�ll also introduce SSA�s own project grants (up to $500!) and how to apply for them to support your advocacy, service, and education work. Beyond institutional funding, we�ll explore peer-to-peer fundraising, using platforms like GiveLively, and other creative strategies like collecting small membership dues or selling custom merch at your table.
Finally, we�ll cover essential financial practices: tracking expenses, documenting purchases, and submitting reports�so your chapter stays in good standing and ready to grow. Whether you�re planning your first meeting or preparing for a national campaign, this training will help ensure that money isn�t what holds you back.
We�ll start with the basics: how to build a realistic budget each semester, covering everything from snacks and flyers to travel, speakers, and service projects. You�ll learn where to find funding on campus�like your student government or academic departments�and how to navigate the deadlines and paperwork that come with it.
We�ll also introduce SSA�s own project grants (up to $500!) and how to apply for them to support your advocacy, service, and education work. Beyond institutional funding, we�ll explore peer-to-peer fundraising, using platforms like GiveLively, and other creative strategies like collecting small membership dues or selling custom merch at your table.
Finally, we�ll cover essential financial practices: tracking expenses, documenting purchases, and submitting reports�so your chapter stays in good standing and ready to grow. Whether you�re planning your first meeting or preparing for a national campaign, this training will help ensure that money isn�t what holds you back.