Frequently Asked Projects Questions

PROJECTS

WHAT ARE GROUP PROJECTS?

A group project is any idea that results in raising funds for Kindervelt and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

HOW SHOULD A PROJECT BE RESEARCHED?

Consult the Project Guidelines in the Survival Kit, review the ongoing projects list and contact the citywide projects chairman. Check Kindervelt’s Annual Report to determine successes other groups have had with similar projects. Consult with other Kindervelt groups who have sponsored something similar, listening to their advice on what worked and what to avoid.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RESEARCHING POSSIBLE PROJECTS?

Researching allows you to use the talents and interests of your members, thereby avoiding projects which may be unsuitable or uninteresting. Develop a budget for the project so members know the financial commitments in advance. Investigate your area to find out if the project will be supported. Adopt a project knowing that you have 100% backing of your group.

WHY DO KINDERVELT GROUPS HAVE TO SUBMIT PROJECT FORMS TO THE CITYWIDE PROJECT CHAIRMAN?

Your event will not be covered by Kindervelt’s insurance if there is not a project form on file. This form can be sent to the citywide project chairman by email, fax or USPS. In addition, the citywide project chair will be able to add your event to the monthly projects list that appears in the newsletter and the web site allowing for more exposure of your event.

WHAT ARE JOINT PROJECTS AND THE BENEFITS OF JOINT PROJECTS?

Joint projects are done with two or more groups working together. Utilizing two or more groups provides a much broader base for the sale of tickets or merchandise. Joint projects help reduce the workload for (a larger event) a group may want to do but cannot accomplish alone. The financial aspect, labor, and talent support can be shared. One of the greatest benefits is the fun of getting to know other Kindervelt members while raising funds for Cincinnati Children’s.

HOW DO GROUPS AVOID OVER SOLICITATION OF MERCHANTS?

Within a liaison area, groups can compile a list of merchants to contact. Because of personal contacts, some groups have “special” contacts they wish to reserve for their use. The citywide project chairman should always be contacted to get a list of merchants that are not to be solicited.