IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING
PROJECT GRADUATION
Ensuring a SAFE and MEMORABLE
Transition for Graduates
INTRODUCTION
WHO WE ARE
WHAT IS PROJECT GRADUATON
NEED FOR PROJECT
GRADUATION
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
CALL TO ACTION
WHO WE ARE
Shannon Potter,
President
Alexandria
Barquero,
Secretary
Julie Blair,
Treasurer
Mary Lantz,
Decorations
Tracy Si,
Marketing
Tiffany Cazares,
Food
Sarah Beard,
Volunteers
Kristi Lua,
Entertainment
Shannon
Tallchief,
Prizes
Nichole
Hindmon,
Security
Crissy Willson,
Fundraising &
THS Liaison
Steve Willson,
Construction
Tyler Wardle,
Security Official
Marcellina
Littleton,
Thank Yous
Margarita
Shreve,
Historian
Meghan Heald,
RCHS & El
Camino Liaison
Jessica Bush,
Credo Liaison
17 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 100% VOLUNTEER RUN NON-PROFIT
WHAT IS PROJECT
GRADUATION
• Fully supervised in a
safe, secure environment
• Alcohol and drug free
SAFE
• Food, Friends, & Fun!
SOBE
R
PART
Y
NEED FOR PROJECT
GRADUATION
Graduation night is the most dangerous night
of a teen’s life.
Project Graduation provides an alternative way
to celebrate.
Not a single graduate has died from alcohol,
drugs or traffic accidents in Sonoma County
since inception of Project Graduation.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Annual Expense - $45, 000 PLUS in-kind Donations
Over 300 Graduates – 8 Hours
• FEED,
• ENTERTAIN &
• PROTECT
STUDENTS
$14,000 TICKET SALES
$40,00 EXPENSES
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
BAKE
SALES
DINE
DONATE
SHRED
EVENTS
GIVING
TUESDAY
BOWLING
PANCAKE
BREAKFA
ST
$10,000 Pledge
Ongoing support of Project
Graduation
Volunteers
We need help! Help recruit
volunteers for the Board & Event
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING
PROJECT GRADUATION
Ensuring a SAFE and MEMORABLE
Transition for Graduates