All of WBO’s fundraising efforts support the WBO Grant program.  While our bi-annual gala is our largest fundraiser, WBO conducts additional fundraisers throughout the year to support the grant program.  Some past fundraisers have included a “Getaway to Broadway” trip to NY for lunch and the Broadway hit, “The Color Purple”, as well as many business networking teas and relaxing spa events.  Stay tuned for our upcoming fundraising activity, or simply reach out and let us know you’d like to work with us to design our next fundraiser at info@wbo.org.

Fundraising is the process of soliciting and gathering money or other gifts in-kind, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. Although fundraising typically refers to efforts to gather funds for non-profit organizations, it is sometimes used to refer to the identification and solicitation of investors or other sources of capital for-profit enterprises.

Fundraising is a significant way that non-profit organizations may obtain the money for their operations. These operations can involve a very broad array of concerns such as religious or philanthropic groups such as research organizations, public broadcasters, and political campaigns.