SUPPORT SAC

Stable Income
Compared to flag selling and other one-off fundraising activities, monthly donation program enables the public to support SAC through donating a fixed amount of money every month. Monthly donors usually understand and recognize the mission and vision of the organization; therefore, they are more likely to establish a long-term relationship to support our sustainable development.

Financial Independence
If we rely solely on government sponsorship, changes in policy or resource allocation could force us to downgrade our services. In the worst situation, we may even be forced to suspend our services. Corporate sponsorships are also vulnerable to economic situations, and we lack the leverage to secure sufficient funding.

On the contrast, monthly donations from the public remain independent of commercial or political factors. This allows us to allocate and utilize resources effectively.

Minimizing Costs
Unless a charity is international or well-known, covering the costs of large-scale fundraising events and advertisements while getting good outcomes can be challenging. Monthly donation recruitment helps lower fundraising expenses while delivering better outcomes.

Saving for a Rainy Day
Neither one-time donations, corporate sponsorships, nor government funding can guarantee the long-term sustainability of an organization. Some corporate and government funding schemes require charities to spend donations within a certain timeframe, making it difficult to build reserves for critical circumstances. Monthly donations function as monthly savings, allowing organizations to prepare for a rainy day and plan future programs.

Organization Monitoring
Fundraisers introduce us to the public and answer questions regarding our services, donation usage, and the balance between costs and income. We provide donors with newsletters, annual reports, and event invitations to keep them informed. They can also learn about what we do through workshops, volunteering, our website, and Facebook page, offering valuable feedback as friends and overseers.

Public Education
Only a small fraction of people would research on HIV/AIDS, and discrimination and stigma against PLHIV as well as misconceptions about HIV/AIDS still persist in our community. The majority of PLHIV are unwilling to disclose their HIV status, even to their closest loved ones. Thus, many people are unaware of HIV/AIDS and its impact. Fundraisers play a crucial role in raising public awareness on HIV/AIDS by providing accurate information, combating discrimination, and igniting hope for those who are fighting this severe illness alone.