Hints and Tips for a Successful Fundraiser

Getting Volunteers
-Notify your participants well in advance that the fundraiser is coming.

-Be clear about what you're asking your volunteers to do. Send letters, emails, or call them to explain all the details.

-Divide the responsibilities evenly between volunteers.

-Always remember to thank your volunteers and show your appreciation !

Motivate
-Keep your group excited with prizes and fun activities. You can have prizes donated by a local business or use incentives like a homework-free weekend.

-Be a good example by maintaining a positive attitude. Encourage everyone's efforts.

-Create friendly competition between group members with daily or weekly tallies of everyone's accomplishments. Reward the highest or fastest sellers.

Advertise
-Start advertising your fundraiser well in advance. People need to know about it in order to support it!

-Use posters and flyers. Ask local businesses if you can put these up in their store windows. Post flyers on community bulletin boards.

-Tell everyone you know about your fundraiser. Send mailings or emails to all of your contacts.

-Contact your local newspaper and radio station. Sometimes they have local community news or sections and will add your fundraiser information.