Step by step guide

We want the Famine to run as smoothly as possible for you so here are some step by step guidelines that will help you manage and promote your school/group Famine. Don't forget your Schools Relationship Coordinator or the Famine team is only a phone call away 0800 FAMINE (326463).

	Set a fundraising goal for your school or group – it's a great way to focus everyone on reaching a specific amount and communicating what your dollars will provide for children in need.
	Read and communicate the Choose your Famine guidelines to your school or group - let them know which Famine is appropriate for their age.
	Obtain parental consent for any participants under the age of 14.
	Register your school online at famine.org.nz.
	Distribute Sponsor Books to participants and record their details on the record sheet in your Organiser book.
	Help "Raise the Stakes" and promote the Famine by: Establishing a promotion plan with your team Giving everyone the opportunity to register for the Famine at promotion time Organising a fun Famine event that participants can be involved in Contacting your World Vision Schools Relationship Coordinator and ask about having a World Vision speaker visit your school to talk at assemblies or meetings Show the 2009 Famine promotional DVD and/or use the PowerPoint presentation in the Organiser resources section of the DVD(provided in your Organiser pack) Display Famine posters around your school, look for free advertorial space in your local newspaper and promote through word-of-mouth, text messages and email Advertise your fundraising goals, along with your plan to get there ($___ per person)
	Collect and bank money: The National Bank is the official bank for depositing funds. Call 0800 FAMINE (326 463) for other banking options Make sure participants return their money and their used Famine book's to you after the Famine Return your group's deposit book and other used materials to World Vision Ensure all banking is completed by July 3. This is the cut-off date for the schools' scholarship elligibility, however you can still bank after this date Use follow-up slips (in your Organiser book) for those who haven't returned money or books by your deadline
	Thank Faminers with a certificate. A photocopyable template for both the 20 and 40 hour Famine is provided in your Organiser book, other prizes may be provided to you by your World Vision representative.