There are a lot of dynamics that go into choosing the right fundraiser for your group. How you choose your fundraiser can actually effect how successful it is. Here are some common ways people choose their group fundraiser. Where do you fit in? Profit, Profit, Profit! Some people are only interested in how much money…
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10 Tips for Stress Free Fall Fundraising
Welcome back to school! It is an exciting and sometimes stressful time. Getting the kids acclimated to their new routines and jumping back into your parent group volunteering duties after a little relaxation over the summer can be difficult at first. As fall is a traditional time to start the big school fundraiser, and as…
Get Clear on Your Fundraising Goals
With summer ending and a new school year starting soon, it will be time for many groups to fundraise. In some communities, people will be inundated with fundraisers, with group after group asking for their support. If you don’t want your fundraiser to get lost in the mix, you should get clear on your fundraising…
Building Blocks for Participation: Invite People to Do Specific Tasks
Are you having a problem getting volunteers to help out? Try this quick tip. Invite people to do specific tasks. When you get specific in what you ask, it is much easier for people to gauge the amount of involvement that will be required and whether they have the skills to meet the need. So,…
Communication Matters
One of the key building blocks for better participation in your parent group is communication. Plain and simple, good communication matters. Spending a little time focusing on improving your communication efforts can really help your parent group get more participation. We’ll talk more later about what you should be talking about, but in this email…
Building Participation for Your Parent Group
Whether you like it or not, building parent involvement in your parent group is a long process. If you don’t take the long view, chances are good that you will be continually frustrated. That frustration will only hamper your efforts at the parent group. What you need is a game plan. If you have low…
Fundraising in This Economy
With the economy in a state of funk, you may feel bad about asking people to give your group money. But the fact stands that you need to raise money. While the economy is down, people are still interested in charitable giving. There is still money to spend, but people are being more careful about…
Play Clue While Doing Your Fundraiser
In recent years, there has been a serious drop in participation in fundraisers. To turn this trend around for your school, you need to get creative. In this series, we will be talking about things that you can do to increase participation in your fundraiser. Want to add a little fun while increasing involvement and…
Get Local Businesses to Provide Prizes for Your Fundraiser
In recent years, there has been a serious drop in participation in fundraisers. To turn this trend around for your school, you need to get creative. In this series, we will be talking about things that you can do to increase participation in your fundraiser. Fundraisers are a family affair. The child brings home the…
Hook Volunteers By Presenting a Need They Can Fill
Frustrated that you ask for volunteers, but no one shows up? Try a different tactic. Instead of asking for volunteers in general, be very specific about what needs must be fulfilled. This isn’t a magic pill. It will still take work to get volunteers, but once you do, you will have an easier time keeping…