When picking your fundraising product be sure to pick a product that will have a good mark up and will be an easy sell. Most people like candy as well as most Moms love candles. Who do you think is going to be your biggest target audience when selling your products?

Don’t pick first product you see, make sure to compare prices and see if you can find a company that will offer your organization a greater discount on fundraising sales. How long will it take them to fill orders once fundraiser is over?

We suggest collecting all money upfront whenever possible! This will make it much easier for you when orders come in and you won’t have to deal with who still owes money, who hasn’t paid, who wants to cancel their order and all those other situations that may arise.

What is purpose of your fundraiser? While this is easiest question, it can sometimes be hardest question to answer and convey to your sponsors. Why do you feel your company or organization should have a fundraiser? Do you need to raise funds for computers? Uniforms, expansions – clearly define your purpose.

Next move onto amount you would like to raise through your fundraising event. What is amount you hope to achieve for your fundraiser to be considered a success? This number is very important, also be sure to estimate your expenses to run fundraiser so you will have a free and clear amount that you earned and can disperse where needed.