Church Fundraiser: Not Just A Bake Sale Anymore
A Church fundraiser can be difficult in the best of times. Unfortunately, these are far from the best of times. Many charities are faced with the one-two punch of a bad economy and a dwindling support base. Add to that the increased need for assistance from the public and you have a veritable minefield to negotiate. How do you get across that minefield? You need to keep three things in mind: innovation, organization, fill a need with your church fundraiser.
Innovation
As a church fund raising veteran you are probably sick of hearing about innovation without getting an explanation of what it means. Innovation does not have to mean a brand new idea. Frankly, extensive innovation can scare potential donors away. A simple twist on an old stand-by can turn into a solid financial base. The right approach to a fundraiser can help it turn into a yearly event.
Organization
A Church fundraiser is a business like any other. It has to be organized from the top down. The best idea can be ruined by confusion on the ground level. Conversely, a lack of organization at the top and an idea will never come to fruition. There is a reason that the people in charge of a fundraiser are called organizers. If they are not just that, the fundraiser will end up being a financial loss.
Fill A Need
This is possibly the most difficult aspect of church fund raising. Trying to keep your finger on the pulse of the people is difficult for the most experienced organizer. Often, a person who is new to fund raising is faced with a lot of choices and few resources to help make decisions. Cast about to see what people need. Organizing a family portrait opportunity is just one of those need fillers. Another is finding a speaker who covers material that is needed by the community and organizing a dinner event.
Innovation, organization, and filling a need will help you go a long way with your church fundraiser efforts. By combining a business-like approach and a genuine assessment of the needs of the community around you will help you develop a fundraiser that is appealing to the masses.
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Uncategorized | church_fundraising June 9, 2010
