Thirdly, you can get a great reference for when you apply for jobs in future. If you prove yourself well you will most likely get a glowing recommendation from company you interned. In fact, you may actually get a job with company. They know you and have already established a relationship with you. They also see skills and abilities that you will bring to their business.

Fourth, most internships offer opportunity to earn credits from your school. So an internship can be thought of as an elective class.

Fifth, an internship can be paid. That just speaks for itself.

Most importantly, you will find out if this career that your going to school for and shelling out thousands of dollars for is really for you. You can switch your major now instead of wasting years in a job you cannot stand. Instead of coming back to school to shell out thousands more dollars to pursue career you really like. Why not intern?

Find out what you need. Survey those who are active participants within your organization or group.

Example: The PTA/PTO may want to ask teachers what is needed in classrooms or administrators what is needed in school as a whole. Then choose from list of items that appear in majority or allow fundraising committee to decide amongst available choices.

3)How much will you need? This is where you create a goal.

For instance, if your goal is to raise money to purchase computer equipment, research all costs involved (hardware, software, installation, etc.).

Also,don't forget annual costs of maintenance and repair if you are purchasing equipment.

4)Who will be your fundraising personnel responsible for:

1.Choosing a fundraiser

2.Making sure order forms get to sellers

3.Getting information out to public about your fundraiser

4.Collecting orders

5.Tallying orders

6.Counting Money

7.Depositing Money

8.Handling delivery

5)How are you going to raise money?

Will you use direct sales approach? Brochure sales such as cookie dough, cheesecakes, candles, etc.

What about community service activities? Auctions, car washes, leaf raking, concessions at concerts or sporting events, etc.

As you can see, getting organized is not that difficult, isn't it? Once you have answered questions relevant to your group, you are on your way to earning those profits you desire which leads us to topic of next newsletter:

Choosing A Fundraiser

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