Tips to Remember when Fundraising:
- Set a goal: Fundraising is most successful when you have a concrete goal to work toward.
- Appreciate small as well as large gifts! Offer a range for giving (for example: $5-$100) so that anyone can give to your cause. Let them know that their contribution is important no matter what they give.
- Ask as many people as possible – the more you ask, the more “YES” answers you’ll get!
- Thank everyone who gives. People like to know that they are appreciated. They gave their money/time; give them some love! (An example of “giving love”: Keep a list of each donor and send thank you cards or make a personal call to thank them.)
Creative ideas to get you going:
An A-Z list of ideas:
You don’t have to hunt for loose change under the couch for these ideas:
A few of our favorites:
Sponsored Shaving
Break out the shaving cream! Ask people to fundraise you to go through with shaving yourself! You can shave heads, beards, backs or legs— the possibilities are endless… well, we wouldn’t suggest shaving eyebrows, but it’s your call.
Dog walk
Get some exercise and raise money at the same time. Offer your services as a dog walker and charge per dog or per walk. Don’t forget the doggy bag.
Aerobic-a-thon
Break out the leotard, sweats bands and the 80’s aerobic video your mom has stashed in her closet! It’s time to get physical. Get sponsored for every five minutes of aerobics you can manage.
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