IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING TIPS
1. Decide how much money your group needs to raise, and set a goal.
This will help you evaluate products and programs that will be ideal for your group.
2. Timing.
Make sure to stagger the various fundraisers to avoid flooding your potential consumers and to avoid competing with other fundraisers.
3. Set up specific dates and stick to them.
If you avoid setting clear target dates, the campaign tends to drag on and often without direction.
4. Try to conduct fewer and more effective programs.
This will help maintain motivation and avoid "fundraising fatigue".
5. Rely on your fundraising company's expertise.
Ask lots of questions and use your fundraising company's suggestions & advice.
6. Stay motivated throughout the program.
Some organizers tend to lose interest once the program is underway. Put a 10-12 day time limit on order taking. It's easier to stay motivated with clear goals and deadlines.
7. Communicate clearly before, during and after the program is put in place.
Keep energy levels high by reminding parents, teachers and other volunteers of the fundraising goals and deadlines.
8. Avoid shipping and ordering problems.
Work closely with your volunteers and assure their order forms are legible and filled out completely.
9. Recruit adult volunteers ahead of time.
This will make the distribution of the products to the volunteers more efficient.
10. Have Fun!
A "FUN" attitude leads to success.