Tips for Successful Successful Fundraisers

School fundraisers are a great way to get a sense of community and teaches kids the meaning of responsibility. Below are a few useful tips to get you started on your next fundraiser:

• Think Ahead: Properly planning your school fundraisers is vital. Don't spring up a fundraiser last minute. Prepare and allow for everyone to be ready. Try planning a few months in advance, if you can.
• Have a Trusted Team: Finding the right people can make all the difference. These are the people who engage with the community and delegate the tasks. 
• Set Goals: Setting a clear goal is a simple way to motivate and focus people. This can be done through promotion leading up to the fundraiser. Having a goal incentives everyone to chip in and help, since they understand that there is a number to reach.
• Keep Everyone Up to Date: Communication is key, because late surprises should be avoided or dealt with in a timely manner. Giving everyone notice and up to date will allow all the participants to be ready for when the fundraiser arrives.
• Involve the Kids: Having classroom activities to educate the kids about the parameters of the fundraiser is a great idea. Students who are engaged can talk about the causes with adults, which also helps them retain the information.
• Incentives: If you give kids incentives, then they will become more engaged and willing to participate in the fundraiser. Simple rewards like goodie bags or a pizza party is a fun and simple way to get kids to try out and experience fundraising for a good cause.
• Expand Reach:  Do not limit yourself to simply those in the school district or immediate community, because reaching out to other friends, family or co-workers is a great way to get more people involved. Many people enjoy helping out for a good cause, even if it does not directly affect their lives.

Hopefully these tips can lead to a fun school fundraising experience for you and your students. 

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