Submitting a Budget
Why submit a budget?
As recognized student
groups on campus, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliances
are entitled to receive funding! Petition
Student Government, Student Activities, or other bodies
that grant money for funds. Funding allows FMLAs to be active
and visible on campus.
How to write a budget proposal:
Before submitting a budget,
develop a solid proposal that provides the following
information and be prepared to answer
questions regarding this information. Remember that a professional
presentation is essential.
- Explain the purpose and mission
of the FMLA
- Thoroughly describe your proposed activities
and objectives
- State the amount of money requested and
how it will be used
- Itemize your budget. Break down each
project by cost for publicity materials and/or printing
costs, materials
for
the event, travel, hotel, performance fees, security,
rental space, food, misc. (For guidance on itemization,
see Sample
Annual Budget).
- Explain how the FMLA and its activities
benefit the student body, faculty, staff, community,
and university
as a whole
- Describe how the proposed activities
appeal to or benefit specific audiences within the larger
student body
- Explain how the FMLA and its projects
differ from what is already available on campus
- Document
what of fundraising the group has done on its own and
how much was raised
- List support, contributions, or funds
raised from outside sources
- Include other types of activities
the FMLA has sponsored in the past, and describe
the
result/turnout
Tips:
- Work with FMF's Campus Team
for help with the budgeting process
- Start early and be
aware of the deadlines for petitioning for funds
- Estimate
costs as generously as possible - student
groups usually receive only a portion of what is requested
- Demonstrate an effort to find the most economical accommodations
and items for the FMLA
- Spend all that is given - the
FMLA may be given less next year if all funds are not used
- Keep
a record of amounts requested, received, and spent
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