Are you planning a fundraising event for a cause that's close to your heart? Great! Now, it's time to spread the word and get people excited about it. And what better way to do that than using the power of social media?
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A rubber ducky derby is the ultimate low cost fundraiser. It can be run at your next school fete, sports carnival or game day with minimal fuss and heaps of fun! It's especially fun for primary school fundraising, where students love taking home rubber duckies as prizes.
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With online fundraisers being easy to run, with no startup costs and short campaign times, they are ideal to run in between your larger annual in person events.
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Creating well though out parent communications about your fundraiser and answering frequently asked questions will free up your volunteer time and help you reach your fundraising goals.
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People experiencing homelessness desperately need new socks, and there are several reasons why. For a person experiencing homelessness, a pair of new socks is much more than just another item of clothing.
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Seven tips for improving your youth sports fundraising. Includes sample sale script, advice on high-traffic locations, product selections, and much more.
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Fundraising with food has been a long time favourite for sports team fundraising. It is effective, provides something most people like and are willing to pay for, and the variety is enormous. Whatever type of food fundraiser you choose for your team, there are three things you must do to get the most out of your efforts.
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There is an entire psychology of selling and of getting people to buy or spend money. Fundraising is very much about the emotional and psychological response that donors have. Often, the difference between a donation and a “no” response is nothing more than a few small psychological events.
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No matter how carefully you plan your fundraising ideas or how good the ideas are, there may come a time when you simply make less money that you hoped to raise. Or, your fundraising event may cost more to run that it raised, resulting in an overall loss, even if your group has put lots of effort into your project in order for it to be successful.
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Fundraising involves a lot of paper work, a lot of ideas, and a lot of action lists. You can easily become overwhelmed and lose track of the entire project if you allow yourself to become disorganised. Staying organised is key.
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