You know that you would like to have a fundraiser for your organization or school to raise funds, but know what? This fundraising article will help you plan out your fundraiser so that it is easy for you!Tip One: What are your fundraising needs? This is
most important question you need to ask yourself so that you will know what your specific fundraising goals are.
Some questions you should consider:
How much money do you hope to raise from your fundraiser?
How many approximate people with be involved in fundraiser?
When will it start?
How long will you have your fundraiser? You will want to make sure you are giving yourself enough time to wrap up fundraiser and have money you need on time.
Do you have enough volunteers to help with fundraiser? If this is your first fundraiser you might want to give yourself some extra time should run into any problems or delays.
Tip Two: Picking right product for fundraising. While there are so many neat fundraising options make sure to pick a product that you think your target audience will like, something that creates an impulse buy!
Depending on how much money you need to earn, will also be a factor in your deciding.
Candles, Candy, Magazines and coffee are four of top fundraising products that are commonly chosen. They are reasonably priced, most people will buy more than one and they are products people would normally buy anyway. This will make it easier for you and your organization.
Tip Three: Plan your fundraiser & set your goals. You’re most important goal is how much money you need to raise. If you are raising money for a specific product such as new computers or playground equipment be sure to find out how much money you need to raise. You may not raise all of it but it’s good to know what amount you are aiming for.
