If you are looking for a way to raise money for a school, sports team, or building project, the ideas below will help you.
Use these 10 tips to give a boost to your fundraising and bring in more money.
- Look at the list of people who support you. How likely is it that they will help you? Don't think that people will help you again just because they did it before. Don't forget that people will only give money if you have a good plan.
- Who are you writing for? About 25–20 percent of the people in your database should be willing to help. But... are they interested in your project and how committed are they? Can they use their own money to help?
When is the best time to ask people to give money? In fundraising, timing is very important.
- The difference is made by energy and enthusiasm. Try to find people who want to help but don't have the time or energy to do so.
- Don't lose faith. Fundraising can be hard on your spirit, so make sure you've taken steps to get your helpers excited by telling them why you're doing it. Remind them of the good they are doing and why you need the money.
- Examine your intangible assets. This includes questions like, "Do you know anyone who is good at raising money?" What fundraising ideas have worked well for you in the past, and can you do the same? Go over this list with the people working on your project.
- Decide how much you will ask each person to give. This is a great way to find out if what you're offering is worth the price you're asking. If you say "no," your money won't be increased this time.
- How will you ask someone to help you? Look at what other people have done and see what has worked for them.
- How much money are you trying to get? If you know how much you want or need, you can better guess how much work it will take to raise that much money.
If you follow the tips above, your club or organization's fundraiser will have the best chance of being successful.
With just a few minutes of careful planning, you can make a big difference where it matters most: growing your money.
