Fundraising Tips
for
Your Favorite Charity
by Shauna Hanus
Fundraising is truly an art. People always want
to help but they often times run out of money before they run
out of time. This is where fundraising comes in. Fundraising
can be easy and fun when you follow a few simple ideas and make
the fundraiser fun for every one involved. Here are seven tips
to get your next fundraiser started.
1. Decide upon a clear
recipient of the funds to be raised with your fundraiser. Your
givers need to know and identify with your recipient. Your
fundraiser will be more successful if you clearly identify the
recipient and connect the giver emotionally with the
recipient.
2. People naturally think of
themselves first, so why not tap into this by organizing a
charity walk or run. This way people will feel that they are
helping out your fundraiser while getting in shape.
3. Sporting events are a
great way to fundraise. Organize a benefit tournament for golf,
tennis, swimming or other locally enjoyed activity. This way
people pay an admission fee for the event and a portion of the
proceeds will go to your fundraiser.
4. Organize a film festival
for your next fundraiser. Choose three popular movies that your
target audience would like to see and rent a venue for the
movies. Then advertise and get your viewers in to see the
movies. You will keep a portion of the fundraising proceeds
while the venue will keep there portion.
5. A day of paintball is a
great way to get youth involved in fundraising. They will be
able to spend the day having fun while helping to raise money
for your worthy fundraiser. You may even be able to get some
older participants who just want to show the youth how it is
done.
6. Throw a party or dinner.
Invite local philanthropists who will have a special interest
in your fundraiser. Make sure that your invitations clearly
state that this is a fundraising event. Then target people who
will have a special interest in your cause.
7. Mail, phone and the
internet can be excellent ways to secure funds. You will need
to make sure that your target audience can find out about your
organization and know that you are legitimate.
Fundraising is an always
exciting way to raise money for a worthy cause and have fun at
the same time.
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Shauna Hanus with http://www.laetans.com is
an online marketer who builds and maintains
fundraising websites for churches and small
ministries. For more information on how to
get a free fundraising website for your
church visit http://www.laetans.com
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