Fundraising Tips 

Over the years, we've seen all of the challenges that group leaders have in running successful fundraisers. From that experience we can save you time and the learning curve mistakes of experiencing all those lessons

To that end we have put together this collection of fundraising tips and suggestions. They are yours to use as you wish.

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Start with a specific dollar goal in mind. Working towards a goal of earning "as much as possible" is tough because you never know when you get there. Evaluate the goal by adding up the costs that you are fundraising for, or select an amount based on other factors. For example, if you are fundraising for an event, price out all of the items that you will need to pay for, and then set the goal. Or pick a dollar amount that you would like to donate for a philanthropy. Whatever you do, make sure that you keep it realistic: goals over $10,000 often mean multiple fundraising events.

Group members will often make fundraising the last priority on their list. This is a particular challenge for group leaders, who are often themselves busy with work, other group activities, and of course, their social and family life. It's important to start out with a specific list of group members that will participate in the fundraiser: A list allows group leaders to keep their sanity, and reach their fundraising goals, by making sure that everyone in the group pulls their own weight.  For larger groups, we recommend dividing the group up into teams of about ten people and selecting a team leader. 

Keep your fundraiser short. Too many group leaders think that more time is better, but that is often not the case. Keeping a fundraiser quick forces group members to participate because they can't put it off, while also making your job as the group leader much easier.

Offer a prize or incentive to the person that brings in the most money, or who works the hardest. The prize doesn't necessarily have to be big. We can suggest a schedule of bonus incentives that have worked well in the past.

Work closely with our consultant.  Frequent communication and coordination will insure a motivated, cohesive fund raising effort.