| This is the first article of a multi-part series on | | | | create a goal. |
| this topic. | | | | For instance, if your goal is to raise money to |
| Part One of this SPECIAL REPORT is about: | | | | purchase computer equipment, research all the |
| Organizing Your Group | | | | costs involved (hardware, software, installation, |
| Would you agree that it's easier complete a job | | | | etc.). |
| when you have a blueprint to follow? Yes? | | | | Also,don't forget the annual costs of maintenance |
| Also, the exact opposite maybe true which brings | | | | and repair if you are purchasing equipment. |
| us to the old axiom: | | | | 4)Who will be your fundraising personnel |
| "Fail to plan, plan to fail" | | | | responsible for: |
| Usually most groups avoid planning because they | | | | |
| view it as difficult or tedious or may be in a rush | | | | 1. Choosing a fundraiser |
| to get going. Don't let this happen!! What appears | | | | 2. Making sure order forms get to the sellers |
| to be unpleasant far exceeds the dismal results | | | | 3. Getting information out to the public about your |
| you will have without a plan. | | | | fundraiser |
| Fortunately, the exact opposite is true when you | | | | 4. Collecting orders |
| have the necessary tools at your disposal. | | | | 5. Tallying orders |
| That is why this report was written. To give you | | | | 6. Counting Money |
| an idea of how easy it is to plan your fundraiser | | | | 7. Depositing Money |
| and to stay focused on your goals. | | | | 8. Handling delivery |
| Shall we begin? | | | | 5)How are you going to raise the money? |
| *First of all, I cannot stress this point enough: You | | | | Will you use the direct sales approach? Brochure |
| need to know why you want to fundraise. You | | | | sales such as cookie dough, cheesecakes, candles, |
| do this by answering the following questions: | | | | etc. |
| 1)Why do you need to raise money? | | | | What about community service activities? |
| Answer the above question and you will have the | | | | Auctions, car washes, leaf raking, concessions at |
| source of your group's motivation and the | | | | concerts or sporting events, etc. |
| community's effort to help you acquire the funds | | | | As you can see, getting organized is not that |
| you need. | | | | difficult, isn't it? Once you have answered the |
| 2)What will you do with the money you raise? | | | | questions relevant to your group, you are on |
| Find out what you need. Survey those who are | | | | your way to earning those profits you desire |
| active participants within the your organization or | | | | which leads us to the topic of the next |
| group. | | | | newsletter: Choosing A Fundraiser |
| Example: The PTA/PTO may want to ask | | | | Copyright 2004. All rights reserved |
| teachers what is needed in the classrooms or | | | | You have permission to publish this article |
| administrators what is needed in the school as a | | | | electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as |
| whole. Then choose from the list of items that | | | | the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your |
| appear in the majority or allow the fundraising | | | | publication would be appreciated. |
| committee to decide amongst the available | | | | This is the Fundraising Connection newsletter |
| choices. | | | | which begins with the Free Special Report: How |
| 3)How much will you need? This is where you | | | | To Run A Successful Fundraiser. |