Raise awareness and help overcome poverty in Africa by doing a special project fundraiser

Special Project Fundraisers

CADRA's programs are supported in part by groups and individuals who sponsor fundraising projects or special events. Businesses, church groups, clubs, schools, communities and individuals have all helped people in need in Africa by sponsoring a Special Project. These projects are a fun and fulfilling way to become involved, and can benefit any of CADRA's programs.

Special Project Ideas

A few ideas for Special Projects include:

• Auctions
• Bake Sales
• Car Wash
• Coin Collection
• Concert
• Corporate Pledge
• Dance or Social
• Donating a percentage of sales
• Donating on a per-item-sold basis
• Donut Days
• Garage Sale
• Marathon
• Pancake Breakfast
• Theme Party
• Workplace Campaign
• Other Ideas...

Guidelines & Standards

Before starting the new Special Project, you will need to review Guidelines & Standards. These simple guidelines will help outline specific types of projects that are not allowed. All Special Projects must comply with the Guidelines & Standards.

Step-by-Step Process

Here is a step-by-step guide to walk you through the process of starting a Special Project:

• Step 1 -Decide
  The first step in coordinating a fun and creative Special Project is to decide which type of project or event would work best for you or your group. This is decided based on your available resources and the goal you set for your Special Project.
• Step 2 - Apply
  The next step is to fill out and mailing or faxing in a Special Project Application form. This application form must be approved by the Special Projects Department at CADRA before you can start your Special Project. Submitting this form also indicates that you have read and will comply with the Special Projects Guidelines & Standards.
• Step 3 - Details
  Once your Special Project has been approved, you may finalize the details or your project. This is the time to get all of the details in order to ensure that your Special Project runs smoothly. You will be assigned a CADRA Project Manager to help you with this project.
• Step 4 - Publicize
  After you have all of the details arranged, you can begin informing people about your Special Project. There are several ways you can share your Special Project with the people in your community, including informing local newspapers and television stations. Your Special Projects Manager at CADRA also has brochures on CADRA available for use, or you can design a flyer on your Special Project to pass out to prospective participants. Please refer to the Guidelines & Standards when creating written materials. Anything designed must be approved by your Special Projects Manager before use.
• Step 5 - Special Project
  At this point, you coordinate the event you have planned. This is when your hard work and planning pay off as you carry out your Special Project and work toward achieving the goals of your project.
• Step 6 - Funds
  After your Special Project is completed, you must send the money raised to CADRA. To ensure that your project gets full credit for every donation, please put your Project Code on each cheque and put the name of your Special Project Manager on each envelope you send.
• Step 7 - Follow
  Inform everyone who participated in your Special Project of the final outcome, telling everyone the results of all your hard work and share with them what was accomplished. Congratulations to everyone!

If you have any questions or would like information on Special Projects, please e-mail the Special Projects Department at special.projects@Canada-Africa.org.

CADRA Special Projects
Guidelines and Standards

1. A Special Project application form must be submitted to, and accepted by, a CADRA project manager for approval. A confirmation call must be received from CADRA before commencement of any part of the project/event including promotion, publication, or initial representation.



2. All usage of CADRA's name, identities, or representation of, must be pre-approved in writing by an authorized CADRA representative. Use of the CADRA logo, name or representation of, requires completion of a licensing agreement, as well as a prepaid royalty.



3. CADRA does not endorse products or services, except by express written permission from an authorized CADRA representative.



4. All publicity or representation about a charity event must state CADRA as the beneficiary of the event, and not as a sponsor.



5. CADRA adheres to high moral conduct and requires that the same high morals be reflected in all special projects/events undertaken by the sponsor.



6. All projects or events must meet and adhere to any ordinances, regulations, and/or laws set forth by city, provincial, or federal government.



7. CADRA does not assume any responsibility or liability for accidents or losses that may occur during a special event or project.



8. Special project/event funds are to be sent to CADRA within two weeks of the close of the project/event in the self-addressed envelope provided.



9. Internet and Website projects, and projects posted on Internet or Web pages, including links to or from CADRA's Website, or mention thereof, fall under, and shall be conducted by the above guidelines and standards.



10. Special project approval is valid for the dates on an application form only. Projects without a current, approved application form are invalid.



11. Project Coordinator must be 18-years-old or older, or have an adult sponsor sign all forms.

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