5 ways to increase participation in your school fundraiser
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5 simple ways to increase participation in your school fundraiser is a stripped down version of years of fundraising insight. By having a simple and achievable goal, believing in ourselves, creating a team, setting expectations and being encouraging, our fundraisers can break records! Here's to a successful school fundraiser with increased participation! http://www.BelieveJay.Blogspot.com http://www.BelieveKids.comTRANSCRIPT
SIMPLE WAYS TO INCREASEPARTICIPATION IN YOUR
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1. CREATE A TEAM1. BELIEVE
As the fundraising sponsor, you have to Believe!
The best way to achieve a high level of fundraising success is to have a parent group with a common goal.
Tell yourself you will not add another fundraiser to make up for lost revenue. You will not shuffle funds around to make due with less.
You MUST pull together for ONE BIG PUSH!
2. CREATE A TEAM
The fastest way to a success is with a team!
Your fundraising team should include the following:
Common goal: ONE SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER!
1) Parent Group2) Principal3) Administration4) Teachers5) Parents6) Students
3. ANNOUNCE
Communication is your secret weapon!
One way to make sure people work together is to clearly communicate what you expect of them:
Principal1) Email their list2) Throw a contest3) Encourage teamwork
Teachers1) Be supportive2) Challenge their class3) Reward success
Parents1) Participate!2) Participate!3) Participate!
Not only should parents purchase, butthey should share the fundraiser withcoworkers, neighbors and relatives!
Let teachers know that supporting the main fundraiser means LESSfuture fundraising will be needed!
Administrators should know how to handle questions and should help withdaily intercom announcements
4. ENCOURAGE
People need encouragement!
Even the most well-intentioned group needs a reason; a value proposition or a reward for hard work!
Incentivise every group in every way you can!Throw a contest , have a challenge, provide extra perks to participant and celebrate milestones!
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5. SUCCEED
In order to succeed, you have to start with a goal then meet it. This means estimating your expected revenue ahead of time!
Your fundraising company should be able to tell you just what to expect in your area! Here’s the formula:
In order to meet your goal, have fun and stay excited!
Example: 100 sellers x $100 per seller = $10,000 x .5 (or 50%) = $5,000 profit.Number of actual sellers times average dollars raised per seller times profit to your group.
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