Fundraisers
Founded in 2001, the AMFA Educational Trust (AMFA-ET) provides grant funding for eligible 501(C)3 nonprofits, schools, and other public entities located in or serving the communities represented by the AMFA membership. Funds for the Educational Trust are raised at two or more yearly fundraisers and through donations. Funds raised are used for workforce development in the region, primarily via grants to K-12 school to fund equipment purchases, tooling and supplies, robotics teams, and field trips to manufacturing facilities.
AMFA Sporting Clay fundraiser
The Sporting Clay Fundraiser is a new event in 2023 to raise money for the AMFA-ET. Members and non-members welcome!
September 19, 2023 • 3:00-7:00 pm
5:00 pm Networking dinner and awards
Prizes will be awarded to top scorers
Bring 2-3 boxes of shells per participant (Team members are responsible to bring their own shells, but can purchase shells on site as well)
Sponsorship opportunities available!
- $500 Corporate Sponsor: Includes 2 free tournament registrations, signage on the course, company introduction at dinner, mention in event promotional materials.
- $200 Target Station Sponsor: Includes 1 free tournament registration, signage on the course, mention in event promotional materials.
Contact Alisa for sponsorship/event details.
AMFA ET Golf fundraiser
The Golf Social is an annual event to raise money for the AMFA-ET. Funds raised are used for workforce development in the region, primarily via grants to K-12 school to fund equipment purchases, tooling and supplies, robotics teams, and field trips to manufacturing facilities.
2024 AMFA ET Golf Social
June 2024 • Cloquet Country Club
Our goal is to raise $15,000 for youth manufacturing programs in the region!
2023 AMFA Beverage Tasting event
AMFA ET Beverage tasting fundraiser
The AMFA Beer Tasting event is an annual fundraiser - proceeds accrue to the AMFA Educational Trust to be given in the form of grants to K-12 science, technology, engineer, and math programs. Past grants have gone to fund high school robotics teams, tools/equipment for shop classes, welding camps for girls, and much more.
2024 AMFA ET Beverage tasting
Date TBA
Our goal is to raise $15,000 for youth manufacturing programs in the region!