Well we’re half way through summer. Both the kids and parents are thinking of how long they have before school starts. Lets take a minutre to go over some of the back to school fundraising basics.
Review Your Previous Year
What was last years fundraising goal? Did you reach it? How many campaigns did you have to run to get it? What was the most successful? Can you improve if you moved the timing or location of those campaigns?
Your 2011-2012 School Fundraising Goal
How much of the school’s budgest can you expect for help? What expenses need to be covered? Is the library looking for new books and computers? Are you looking for new schoolyard equipment? How many volunteers can you get for this years efforts? Can you get experienced volunteers into key positions?
Call For Help
Call a professional fundraising company to book your fundraiser today. You can book these companies in advance and it’s usually a good idea for the start of school years. Ask the fundraising companies about bonuses and shipping costs. Give them the information you’ve collected in the first step and ask what campaigns best work in your situation. Also ask if the fundraising company has a free fundraising kit with information on available products.
Take a few minutes before the year begins for this pre planning. This time can get you focused on what will have the best returns for the upcoming school year.
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