Make The Most Of Your Church or School Fundraising Ideas
It’s the same old story you have been hearing for the last couple of years: the economy is bad, revenue is slow, people are not donating money the way they did a few years ago. But you still have fund raising needs. So here are a few ideas for your fundraiser, which should help you to make the most of your school fund raising or church fund raising efforts. Here are a few tips to help you do just that.
Approach It Like A Business
People often make the mistake of not being organized enough when they are planning a church fundraiser. If it is a repeat or yearly fundraiser, the basic structure may be in place, but some details are lacking. Maybe you sold pizza last year, but no one recorded where it was purchased or how much was paid. You remember that there was entertainment, but you do not seem to be able to find out who appeared. A record of these little details has to be kept to insure a continuity for the fundraiser. A second aspect in this category is branding. Every business has a logo or product name that it wants to be associated with. Think Pepsi®and you get the idea. The people running Pepsi® used signs, commercials, and repetition of the product name to get recognized. Your committee will have to use the same approach. Signs, signs, and more signs. Every where someone may look in your community, they should be able to see a sign advertising your event.
Be Flexible And Innovative
School or church fundraiser ideas do not have to be the same stagnant ideas the your parents had. You can put a new spin on an old stand by as easily as you can develop a whole new idea. Look around at what is working in other cities or for other schools within your district. You could even add something like a family portrait opportunity as a small fundraiser for a club. The main idea here is to go into a fundraiser with an open mind so that you can be open to all types of ideas.
By remaining flexible and keeping a business-like attitude you can make the most of any fundraising event that you may decide to tackle. The right attitude mixed with some smart marketing will insure success for your school or congregation.
Tags: Church Fundraiser, church fundraising, School Fundraising Ideas
Uncategorized | church_fundraising June 2, 2010
