If you have been tasked with been a fundraiser for your organization, how do you feel? You have decided to support a cause, that desperately needs funds and now are probably wondering just how will you find the needed money? You know that raising funds can be a challenging activity, it is probably not your key skill but you have to do something.
Well we know that fundraisers cost time and money, so how can you organize a fundraiser that will HELP rather than HURT your cause? You also know that there are many people who have done this already and you really want the fundraising challenges but would love to know which tips and tools to use.
You also want to appear professional, make sure your event goes smoothly and helps you raise enough donations to meet your fundraising goals.
What are some of the things a successful fundraiser needs to consider if the goal is to get them to show up and spend? Details - you need to spend the time appropriately planning all your activities.
Do not fall into the trap of fundraising before you plan.
You need to understand what activities are required, who will or should be involved where will you hold it, and what is your contingency plan for when things go wrong? Events - A great social gathering may draw a crowd, but is a festive get together what you need or a more laid-back educational type event.
Producing an expensive large social event that really draws in the big crowd may be more then you need since you have to also cover your costs.
So you have to make sure you have a large enough volume of people to make sure you meet your goals.
Tracking - There are a million things to do but if you lose sight of your goals you hurt your cause.
You need to status and track the amount of money you need throughout the fundraising activity because there is nothing worst then having what appears to be a successful event but it misses your target and your stakeholders are not happy.
Remember when success is mandatory, instead of wasting the time and talents of friends, organizers and followers to organize a fundraiser that disappoints, why not build a plan that will not only seize the attention of potential supporters, but ensure they come to show their support with real dollars.
Before you start planning your next fundraiser, take some time to learn the secrets for hitting the right notes with supporters.
Find out how to maximize your fundraising budget and even learn how to get supporters to commit to annual donations! It's time to roll up your sleeves and start the ball rolling.
All you need is a little guidance!