How to be Successful at Fundraising
by
Janet Strachan
of JUST FOR ME CANDLE FUNDRAISING
(
2-Apr-2009
)
Fundraising can be a complicated venture. Have no fear! There are answers to your burning questions. Following this advice will make your fundraiser successful and profitable. You will be a star in the eyes of your peers. If this is your first time coordinating a fundraiser or if you are a seasoned professional you can benefit from our tips.
Your first step will be in chosing the correct fundraising company to work with. Choose a company that is exclusively a fundraising company.Next choose a company that offers your group at least 50% in profit. Check out their customer service by calling the company. Ask yourself these questions: Were they courteous? Was the person answering the phone informative? Were you comfortable with your answers to your questions?
If the answer to the above questions are yes, proceed on. Take a look at their website. Is this a product that fits the needs of your parents?Find how long this company has been in business. Creating a great fundraiser largely depends on the decisions of just a few people. Remember if you're are not comfortable with the fundraiser, your parents probably won't be either.