There are several ways to fund SaulPaul for your engagement. Consider some of these options if you have to creatively work with the budget for your program. These solutions have already proven to be successful. We look forward to hearing from you and creating a successful event!
1. Partner with other schools in your city to bring SaulPaul. By scheduling him in the morning at your school and the afternoon at another local school, you save money. It's as simple as sending them a link tohttp://www.amusicianwithamessage.com sharing your plan.
2. Check with your school administration for funding from the Associated Student Body fund, Staff Development fund or special budgets set aside from Drop-out Prevention Specialist or Parent Support Specialist programming at your school.
3. Incorporate SaulPaul into a major theme such as cultural awareness week, test preparedness, health day, Black History Month.
4. Apply for other grant monies from your state by contacting your State Department of Human Services and State Department of Education. They can direct you to the correct office -- for example, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. Contact other local agencies in your county that already have grant monies from state agencies. For example, the Criminal Justice Department or Department of Public Safety might have distributed funds into mental health agencies or programs for mentoring youth, etc.
5. Many organizers have had success when partnering with their school's PTO/PTA. Contact your school's PTO/PTA and share the benefits of bringing SaulPaul in to perform and speak.
6. Have student leaders contact local business organizations, alumni sorority and fraternity chapters or local service organizations and request their sponsorship.
7. Seek sponsorship from larger local businesses, especially those related to services for teens and their families. Ask for the owner, CEO or Community Services Department. If they are willing to help sponsor the speaker, you can exchange the favor by announcing their support to your students and parents.
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