Community Campaign Plan for BA Land
Growing Together, Building Our Future
(Campaign Objective)
- Introduce the community to the new masjid land.
- Encourage community involvement and ownership.
- Generate interest, donations, and volunteers for masjid construction.
- Foster inter-community engagement through inclusive activities.
Our Land, Our Masjid, Our Community
(Community Engagement Activities)
Short-term / Regular Activities:
- Birthday Parties: Families can host celebrations on the land, contributing a small donation.
- Cricket Field / Sports: Temporary cricket pitch and weekend matches for youth and families.
- Garden Area / Green Space: Community gardening sessions, tree-planting, and flower planting with optional dedication plaques.
- Weekend Family Days: Picnics, small games, and relaxation areas to encourage regular visits.
Eid Festival / Major Event:
- Draw inspiration from Tulsa’s pumpkin patch model.
- Activities include: petting zoo, children’s games, food stalls, and interactive experiences.
- Guided tours and presentations to showcase the vision for the masjid.
- Encourage inter-community participation and donation pledges.
Planting Roots Today, Inspiring Tomorrow
(Eid Festival / Major Event)
- Timing: Eid day(s).
- Activities:
- Petting zoo and small animal interactions.
- Children’s games and family-friendly rides.
- Food stalls and picnic areas.
- Guided tours of the land, sharing the masjid vision.
- Community booths for local businesses or organizations.
- Purpose: Introduce the larger community to BA Land and generate excitement and donations.
Where Faith and Community Flourish
(Marketing & Outreach)
- Flyers & Posters: Distributed to masjids, stores, and community centers.
- Social Media Campaign: Share progress, announcements, and stories of community involvement.
- Email / WhatsApp Blasts: Updates sent to your existing masjid community.
- Local Media: Partner with newspapers, radio, and community TV for large event promotion.
Celebrate, Connect, Contribute
(Fundraising)
- Ticketed Events: Small fees for birthday parties or sports events.
- Garden / Tree Sponsorships: Families can sponsor sections of the garden or individual trees.
- Eid Festival Sponsorships: Businesses or community members sponsor activities in exchange for recognition.
- “Pledge to Build” Campaign: Visual charts showing donation milestones toward construction.
A Place to Gather, A Future to Build
(Logistics, Operations & Long-term Vision)
- Safety: Ensure temporary structures, play areas, and animals are safe and supervised.
- Parking & Access: Plan sufficient parking for large events.
- Volunteers: Recruit community members for setup, coordination, and cleanup.
- Temporary Facilities: Portable toilets, tents, shade, water stations, first aid kits.
- Long-term Vision: Regular activities maintain community connection and ownership while construction progresses, creating pride and excitement for the masjid.
