Fundraisers Articles

1). Silicone Bracelets 101 By : Clark A. Swihart
Silicone Bracelets 101 Debossed, & Embossed, & Printed – Oh My! There is often a lot of confusion regarding the various styles of custom silicone wristbands. Many people confuse embossed bracelets with debossed bracelets (even some silicone bracelet suppliers!) and are uncomfortable with printed wristbands. Throw in the option of laser-engraved wristbands and they throw up their arms in surrender.
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2). Getting the Best Return on Investment for your Fundraiser By : Kimberly Reynolds
Return On Investment (ROI) is a fundamental business concept. Its also something that every fundraiser needs to take into consideration. A business investment consists of working capital, physical assets, and peoples time. ROI is the net gain that results from a business spending money and utilizing physical assets, along with the expenditure of employees' time, in an effort to produce tangible profits.
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3). Fundraising Ideas: Keep It Safe By : Kimberly Reynolds
When your youth group is doing a fundraiser, it is imperative to make sure that the proper safety precautions are followed. Never allow door-to-door sales without direct adult supervision. Period. In a sad case, an 11-year-old boy selling candy for a PTA fundraiser came to the door of a 15-year-old boy who was home alone at the time. The youngster was invited inside, sexually molested, and then murdered.
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4). Car Wash Fundraiser Ideas By : Kimberly Reynolds
Car wash fundraisers are a proven money-maker in virtually every community. All you need are willing volunteers, a high-traffic location with good visibility, and some attention getting signs. You can put a car wash fundraiser together on short notice, but they work best with a little planning. Here's how to get started... Things To Do List 1- Line.
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5). Tips for Organizing Your Fundraiser By : Kimberly Reynolds
1- Have a written project plan Run your fundraiser like a small business. Have a written project plan that spells out all roles and responsibilities. Slot motivated individuals into those roles and equip them with everything they need to do a great job. 2- Use your website If you don't have one, get one. Use it to communicate goals, thank your sponsors, highlight periodic offerings, recognize successes, honor individual contributors, etc.
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6). Fundraising With Discount Cards By : Kimberly Reynolds
Looking for ideas for fundraisers? You're not the only one. Every group is searching for easy fundraisers that produce big results. Well, selling fundraising discount cards is one of the best fundraisers around. Discount cards deliver considerable revenue for your group at $10 each. They usually produce average sales of 10 units per seller. Coupled with their 80%-90% profit margins, they also generate considerably more profit than most other fundraising products.
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7). Writing Donation Request Letters By : Kimberly Reynolds
Writing Donation Request Letters
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8). Krispy Kreme Fundraising By : Kimberly Reynolds
Krispy Kreme fundraising has been helping schools, youth sports groups, and churches raise money since 1937. Krispy Kreme doughnuts are a great fundraiser. Raise money by selling fresh doughnuts. Works well for school fundraisers, churches, clubs, and youth sports teams. Krispy Kreme fundraising has three different programs: Traditional doughnut sales Gift certificates Partnership cards Krispy Kreme Fundraising - Traditional Doughnut Sales Perfect for the fund-raising needs of schools, clubs, churches, and other non-profit organizations.
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9). Scrip Fundraising - Quick Tips By : Kimberly Reynolds
Scrip fundraising offers non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise funds without asking anyone to spend a penny more than they already do. Scrip is currently used to raise funds by private and public schools, religious organizations, service organizations, sports and athletic clubs, charities and childcare centers. Instead of asking people to spend additional money on items they may not want or need, scrip enables people to help your fundraising efforts while they make their normal purchases.
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10). Fundraiser Candles for Your Group By : Kimberly Reynolds
Looking for a good fundraising idea? Candle sales are easy and profitable. What, exactly, is a candle fundraiser? Candle fundraisers are your basic order taker fundraiser. You need to do more than just show pictures of candles. Showing fragrant samples will dramatically boost your candle fundraiser's results. The basic concept is the same as all order taker fundraisers.
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11). Oh, No! Another School Fundraiser! By : Al Jackson
If you have children still attending school, then you probably know all too well the feeling you get when you receive a flyer stating the need for yet another fundraising event! That horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach that says you're going to have to contribute in some way, either buying something you really don't need and really can't afford, or by donating hours of your time, hours that you don't have either.
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12). Pizza Fundraiser Ideas By : Kimberly Reynolds
Fundraising with pizza is a great idea for most any size group. It provides your buyers with something everyone wants, and can be very profitable as a fundraising idea. There are three different types of pizza fundraisers: Sales of pizza by the slice Sales of pizza fundraising discount cards Sales of pizza supplies - make your own kits Each of these fundraisers varies in effort, requirements, and profitability.
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13). Youth Soccer Fundraising By : Kimberly Reynolds
It seems like soccer fundraising is either a season-long effort or a quick hitter that doesn't cover all your needs. Well, the good news is that there are some ways to make money quickly, or even all season long, that merit your consideration. What are your fundraising goals? Many youth sports teams and leagues want: 1 - Fundraisers that can be.
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14). Tried and True Fundraisers By : Kimberly Reynolds
When someone is put in charge of fundraising, their first instinct is to look for something new and different. While change is great, sometimes the tried and true fundraisers work best. That’s why they are tried and true, right? Whichever fundraiser you choose for your group, consider the amount of time and resources you will need to accomplish your goal.
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15). Being Creative With Your Fundraising Ideas By : Al Jackson
Have you realized just how much fundraising is going on these days? There is fundraising for little league, school fundraisers, and the college fundraiser, as well as church fundraisers. Day cares need more funds, hospitals need new equipment, and cheerleaders need to fundraise for their costumes. And to think up new fundraising ideas that will be successful is becoming more challenging every day.
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16). Three Great Fundraising Event Ideas By : Kimberly Reynolds
These three fundraising events work well for any size group. To maximize your success, you must create awareness within the community of both the specifics of your fundraising event and the reason why your group is raising funds. Both are important to any fundraiser, but they are absolutely critical for pulling off a successful event. You have to generate enough publicity to draw a sizable audience and you must motivate the attendees to support your program.
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17). Holiday Fundraisers Part 2 By : Kimberly Reynolds
Holiday fundraisers can be an option for many non-profit groups. Schools, churches and youth sports groups can benefit from holiday fundraising. Part one looked at Christmas tree and wreath sales as a way of raising funds for non-profit groups. In part two, we’ll look at a common but profitable holiday fundraiser, catalog sales. Many fundraising suppliers offer a wide variety of fundraiser catalogs.
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18). Tupperware Fundraising By : Kimberly Reynolds
Tupperware fundraising is an easy way for schools to raise money. The products are high-quality and are also a familiar brand name. That recognition combined with an attractive and colorful product catalog makes this an easy school fundraiser. Tupperware fundraisers are usually done as standard catalog order-takers. Simply order the quantity of fundraising kits you need, then send the materials and instructions home with the students.
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19). How To Write a Better Fundraising Letter By : Kimberly Reynolds
Looking for tips on writing a better fundraising letter? Use these quick tips to craft your next donation request letter. Feel free to modify the sample letter below to fit your specific needs. -Good news - Always start the letter with a series of good news -Use bullets to build momentum and make entire letter entertaining and informative - Use foreshadowing to tease your reader and keep him or her reading.
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20). Fundraising Fundamentals By : Kimberly Reynolds
Successful fundraising requires following certain fundamental steps. Here are two things you have to do with every fundraiser: 1) Increase community awareness of your need 2) Increase community awareness of your offering Everybody reading this instantly thinks, "Yep, we've got that covered. Everybody in our group knows what we're doing." Let's take.
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21). Cheerleader Fundraising By : Kimberly Reynolds
Cheerleading fundraisers are the ultimate in small group fundraising. Cheerleaders possess boundless energy, determination, and loads of contacts (for potential supporters). Harnessing all this energy and enthusiasm can be a challenge,but having the right cheerleading fundraiser is a great start. You want to leverage their skills by giving them an exciting fundraising product to sell.
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22). Fundraising Publicity Tips By : Kimberly Reynolds
The success of your fundraiser depends on how much publicity your group can attract. Community awareness of your fundraising need and your fundraising offering will always increase your results. Here are some fundraising publicity tips: Publicity Tip #1 - Use your website If you don't have one, get one. Use it to communicate your goals,thank your sponsors, highlight periodic offerings, recognize successes, honor individual contributors, etc.
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23). The Importance of Location in Fundraising By : Kimberly Reynolds
Location, Location, Location! There are few things that are more important than location. It not only applies to real estate, but to fundraising too. Here are some tips to expand your horizons when trying to maximize your fundraising efforts. Traditionally, fundraising efforts are concentrated on: -Friends -Neighbors -Relatives -Co-workers Besides the usual suspects, there is a whole lot of money in other places right under your nose.
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24). Preventing Fundraiser Burnout By : Michelle Pearson
Since many schools and other organizations today find themselves suffering from a chronic state of under-funding, they are increasingly forced to hold multiple fundraisers through the course of the year. Unfortunately, this can lead to a complete ‘fundraiser burnout’ for many customers as well as for fundraising salespeople. So the critical question.
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25). School Fundraising Ideas - Part One By : Kimberly Reynolds
Looking for a good school fundraising idea? You're not the only one. The good news is that there are other school fundraising ideas besides coordinating a special event or conducting a catalog-based fundraiser. These often end up overwhelming your supporters with multiple fund raising products that aren't everyday items for most people. In this series, we'll take a look at three school fundraising ideas.
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