Fundraising is an important source of income for many organizations. For many, coordinating a fundraiser can be a daunting task. At Mid-States Fundraising we work hard to make your fundraiser a fun and profitable experience. Here are some tips to help make your next fundraiser a success.
FUNDRAISING TIPS
- Set a monetary goal of how much you need to make in your fundraiser.
- Choose a product to fundraise that will work for your families and make the most money in the shortest amount of time. Be mindful of the weather when selecting a product.
- Decide on when to start the fundraiser based on your school or organizations calendar.
- Choose a fundraiser coordinator to collect the money and be in charge of the orders when they arrive for distribution.
- Decide on what motivation will work best for your age of students. Doing a fundraiser with motivation will help to make the most of your efforts. Which motivation would work best for your fundraiser – one for the parents, one for the students, or one for families together?
- Decide on a “turn in day” for your orders and money. Will you accept late orders?
- When the fundraiser is complete, total up your orders and send them in. Keep copies of any order forms in case of loss in mailing.
- When product arrives, check them over before distribution to avoid any potential future problems. (hint) If choosing a product that is home delivered to your customers, you will avoid having to deal with any sorting, pickup distribution or returns issues.
- Give the parents a date to turn in all damages or mistakes to finish the fundraiser in a timely manner.
- If parents contact you with any mistakes or damages, log them completely so that you know who gets replacement items.
- Hopefully you have had a successful fundraiser, and are ready to sign up for next year!