Fundraising 101

Successful steps for a profitable fundraiser

Select a fundraising program.
Planning session - Set financial goals, fundraising time frame (we recommend 2 weeks for a fundraiser) and make sure you stick to the set time!
Alert community about fundraiser.
Promote fundraiser through parent letters, posters and community announcements.
Hold a "kick-off" rally, which educates the kids on the fundraising programs, and build enthusiasm to reach fundraising goals.
Start the fundraiser!
Monitor progress and provide encouragement and incentives to keep the kids motivated.
Once the fundraiser is complete, collect the order forms and money.
Tally the results.
Send tally form and payment to fundraising company.
Schedule delivery date with fundraising company.
Set time and place for student and parents to meet to pick up delivered products. Have parents and teachers to volunteer to help distribute product in an orderly fashion.
Check for damaged products and any mis-orders and make the necessary arrangements with the fundraising company for replacements.
Have they student deliver their products that they sold. A personal thank you letter by the students can't hurt.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor and start thinking of ways on improving your next fundraiser.

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