Fundraising Tips

Understand everything about your fundraiser first! 

1. Decide how much money your group needs to raise 
This will help you evaluate products and programs that will be ideal for your group.

 2. Know how many participators you will have.                   
This will allow you to calculate costs and potential profits. This will also allow you to know what the average per student or participator needs to raise to hit your goal.

3. Give yourself & your group time to prepare 
Select your fundraising program early. This will give you lots of time to plan. Include your fundraiser on the school or community calendars and newsletters.

4. Timing 
Make sure to stagger the various fundraisers to avoid flooding your potential consumers and to avoid competing with other fundraisers.

5. Set up specific dates & stick to them 
If you avoid setting clear target dates the campaign tends to drag on and often without direction.

6. Try to conduct fewer & more effective programs but make sure your programs are fun... remember that your dealing with children
This will help maintain motivation and avoid "fundraising fatigue".

7. Rely on your fundraising company's help an expertise 
Ask lots of questions & use your fundraising company's suggestions & advice.

8. Stay motivated throughout the program 
Some organizers tend to lose interest once the program is underway. Put a 10-12 day time limit on the Fundraiser. It's easier to stay motivated with clear goals and deadlines.

9. Communicate clearly before, during & after the program is put in place 
Keep energy levels high by reminding parents, teachers and other volunteers of the fundraising goals and deadlines.

10. Reward... Reward... Reward
Remember everyone has a different motive for taking action. If you can appeal to your students alternative motives, (prizes) then you are certain to receive lots of participation for a fun fitness fundraiser.

11. Competitions are always best
Make it a challenge...We all love to compete.

12. Recruit adult volunteers ahead of time 
This will make the distribution of the products to the volunteers more efficient.

14. Keep absent volunteers informed 
Don't forget to communicate the program's kick off and other important meetings to absent volunteers.

15. Make sure you have all the materials you need before the fundraiser starts
A good idea is to order a few extra of anything you order... kids will be kids.

16. Have Fun! 
A good attitude = better success.