- Creating pathways among garden plots through removing sod and replacing with sustainable pathway materials.
- Creating a raised perimeter around the garden to identify the Garden as a distinct area, to enhance security, and to make our Garden a showcase for Calgary South.
- Build a gazebo in our Garden meeting area to provide an area for gardeners to enjoy and for Garden events and activities.
- Acquire a garden shed for storage of garden tools and materials.
- Increase gardener engagement through awarding door prizes ,and gifts for volunteers or special visitors.
- Install lighting for the garden, motion sensored so visitors are seen by passing traffic.
- Video surveillance camera to record theft/destruction in action.
- Video surveillance signage reminding visitors they are being watched
- signage claiming and explaining the garden, its culture and community.
The Fundraising and Sponsorship Team includes
the following roles:
- Grant writer - Research and apply for grants
- Sponsorship coordinator - Provide a list of businesses in the communities to which garden members are assigned to contact for either money or “gifts in kind”.
- Employer campaign coordinator – prepare materials for gardeners to seek contributions from their employers
- Event coordinator – plan and organize fundraising events e.g. bake sales, silent auctions, seed and potato sales etc.
- Fundraising Publicist to develop messages and materials to support team initiatives
- Donor Recognition coordinator - thank and recognize donors and profile sponsors in value-added ways to continue to grow Garden supporters.
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