NOT-FOR-PROFITS

How It Works:

Organizing, completing and selling your mosaic is straight forward and fun to do!
You can complete the process in as few as nine weeks.

These are the simple steps you can expect after contracting with Faces for Fundraising.

1. Estimate your number of participants

      Generally, this is for groups of 400 - 3,000 participants.
      Depending on your number of participants, we'll design your Self Portrait form
with 1-4 drawing squares.
      The goal is to generate between 1600 and 2,500 drawings (visual data squares)
      The detail of the image is what will decide how many drawings we'll need.
      If you have a smaller population of participants, your self portrait form may have up
to 3 additional spaces on which to collect more visual data from each participant, such a
a decorated name square or other simple drawings based on a predetermined theme.
      If need be, we can supplement your faces with others from our database.

CASE EXAMPLE: In addition to using self portraits created by their supporters, one not-for-profit had us supplement their population of faces with others from the database, bringing their count up to the number required for a beautifully detailed mosaic image.

We'll design the right form for you with the proper structure to ensure success.

Helpful tips: Consider asking each member of your organization to participate. Ask them to involve their family members, friends and neighbors. Invite visitors to your organization to submit a drawing. Don't forget to ask sponsors, vendors, partners and other supporters, too. How about an outreach initiative?

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2. Choose your source image

      We'll help you choose a design relevant to your organization such as a symbol, logo, building or mascot.
      You have the option to choose a second image to represent your surrounding city.
      Including a landmark or locally celebrated building, your market broadens outside of your organizational members to include your community, city or region. Even people who aren't in the mosaic will identify with and likely buy the community image. This can bring bigger profits.

Helpful tips: What image will appeal to your group? Is it a logo, mascot or picture of the building? Is it an image of something that expresses your organization's values or ideals?

What image could you choose that will appeal to your members and to the entire community? Can you partner with a professional sports team or other well knowns? A mosaic of their image can become very popular.

You will be required to take digital pictures of the person, place or thing you want your mosaic to represent, using the highest resolution setting you have available. You will be instructed to take different angles and different depths and lighting situations to provide choices.

If your mosaic is a logo, you'll send us the digital file of the graphic image. Either way,
we will work with you to ensure successful source images.

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3. Create your self portraits (& other drawings) on our official form

       All drawings must be on the special Self Portrait Response Form©.
       This form provides simple instructions to ensure successful results.
       You will receive your form via email as a PDF file within 5 days after we receive
the completed contract and initial payment.
       Duplicate and distribute the Self Portrait Response Form.
       Give participants a few different opportunities to draw to maximize participation.
       You have the freedom to run the interactivity - so make it fun for everyone and provide
a structure that will help complete the task.
       Complete and collect the drawings over a 2 week, 2 month or 6 month timeframe.
       Faces can be created in 10-25 minutes.
       Use BOTH Crayons & Markers to ensure variety.

Helpful tips: The simple activity of creating a face will bring out the child in everyone. Anyone can do this, regardless of skill level. It doesn't matter how the drawing unfolds: two eyes, a nose and a mouth and color the background - it's that easy!

This practical activity nourishes the seeds of creativity we all possess. Faces need not be realistic; they can be abstract, cartoon-like, realistic, whimsical or stick figured. People are encouraged to think about how they look, or how they want to make themselves appear, and then get creative! It's all about participation, not perfection.

Explain what the drawings will be used for; once people understand that the mosaic image will be made from their faces they will become even more excited about it. Remind them it's not about being perfect, it's about participation.

Invite everyone who impacts your organization to complete their portraits too- breaking down barriers and bringing inclusion to more people.

No one's drawing will be judged as better or worse then another. Creating the mosaic raises each of us up to an equal place in creativity. Everyone's participation is valued; each person is an important part of the creation of this fascinating artwork. All drawings will be used!

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4. Mail back your faces & receive your products
 
        Once we receive all your drawings, we will begin creating the digital mosaic file(s).
        Mail the drawing forms back, try to keep them all facing the same direction and in one or two boxes.
       It generally takes 3-4 weeks for us to complete your mosaic, create and package your products and bulk ship them to your organization.

Face to face sales of pre-purchased product works best, because your buyers won't pay tax or shipping.

We also offer the option of an online fundraiser; if interested, ask us about this when you call.

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5. Fundraise

       Buy in bulk & sell face to face at community events, dinners and other gatherings so buyers won't have to pay tax or shipping.
       Take orders for additional matted prints, note cards or holiday cards.
       Reorders take 2-3 weeks
       Take advantage of our online fundraising option. Buyers purchase online and we fill the orders with accuracy and privacy. Buyer pays shipping & handling; You just spread the word and drive buyers to the website.

Helpful tips: Your organization can purchase additional product to sell at other times of the year. Purchase a large print for your lobby, main office or branch offices. Have cards created for outreach initiatives and special thank you notes. Later in the year, have us make a holiday greeting card pack(s) to get more out of your fundraiser.

Each participant can email or call his or her friends, family and community supporters to tell them about the online store. Send emails to your organization's email list of past donors and supporters. Hold a press release and unveiling of the mosaic. Put the fundrasier in your newsletters.


Email facesofbuffalo@hotmail.com to get started or call 716.854-5033