YOUTH LEADERSHIP
EXPLORATION RETREAT
Fund Your Retreat
Raise funds for your retreat by reaching out to friends, family, community members, and your social network. Team up with your parents to organize a successful fundraising campaign. Here are some tips to get started:
Leverage Your Network: Encourage your parents to approach their colleagues, church members, or other social groups to support your cause.
Engage Local Businesses: Reach out to businesses where you are a regular customer or self-employed individuals in your area. Offer them the opportunity to purchase advertisement space in the retreat program booklet.
Highlight Community Impact: Some businesses may not need advertising but might be willing to contribute because of their commitment to supporting programs that positively impact youth development.
Use the talking points below to explain the purpose and significance of the Youth Leadership Exploration Retreat when discussing your fundraising efforts.
Why should you go to a retreat?
· An opportunity to push your reset button. Physical and mental rejuvenation for the total you.
· Take back life-enhancing skills and positive memories to your homes and organizations.
· You will discover something new and/or improve skills you are passionate about.
· Gain inspiration from different surroundings and experiences.
· It’s incredibly refreshing to make time for yourself.
· To get acquainted with like-minded friends.
· To have fun. How often do you get to play?
· You’ll relax in a beautiful location and eat delicious food.
· To work. Prepare for “when life happens. “