Strength in Numbers: How Non-Traditional FFA Alumni Chapters Support Blue Jackets
FFA Alumni members come together to impact future generations of agriculture students and FFA chapters.
FFA Alumni members come together to impact future generations of agriculture students and FFA chapters.
There are opportunities for members of all ages in the National FFA Alumni Association.
Crowdfunding services like GoFundMe.com and DonorsChoose.org can be useful tools for FFA chapters, but there are a few things to keep in mind when soliciting donations online:1. Explain Take the time to clearly explain why you are requesting money and, if possible, detail how every penny will be used. People, especially strangers, are far more likely to give to your cause when they know exactly how you plan to spend their hard-earned money. 2. Be reasonable Ensure you are asking for a reasonable amount of money to achieve your goals. Most crowdfunding sites give you the option to update your campaign [...]
The 250-member Washington County FFA Alumni Chapter proves there really is strength in numbers.
This Minnesota student’s love of ag has taken her to the far corners of the world – and her quest to teach others is just taking off.
“I thought I would get maybe 50 of my friends to ‘Like’ my page so it wouldn’t be embarrassing,” she laughs. “I was surprised when I had 200 Likes the first week, and 1,000 by the 10-day mark.”