Fundraising
Fundraising for Irish Dancing!
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Fundraising Tips
Below, you will find tips, tricks and techniques to help you and your group have a well-structured, successful and enjoyable fundraising campaign.
- How to Select the Ideal Fundraising Program
- Organizing a Successful Campaign
- Tips for Participants
If you should require additional assistance, we invite you to visit http://www.efundraising.com/IrishDancing or call 1-866-459-9839 and an experienced fundraising consultant will be more than happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your upcoming fundraiser.
How to Select the Ideal Fundraising Program
FIRST STEP:
Determining your Unique Fundraising Needs
How much money does your team need to raise?
When are you planning on starting your fundraiser?
When do you need your funds?
How many participants do you think will be involved in the fundraiser?
Do you have a volunteer base to help organize and run the fundraiser?
How important is the ease of administration?
How would you rate the success of your previous fundraiser?
SECOND STEP:
Based on your established needs, select the ideal fundraiser among the types of programs offered:
See above for a vast selection of proven fundraisers
Organize a Successful Campaign:
Set an objective: The objective you set for your group should include a financial figure, as well as a tangible element. For example, a team must raise $2,000 to pay for new costumes, as well as annual competition fees.
Set a deadline: Your campaign should run a maximum length of 1-2 weeks. Keeping the campaign short will keep your participants motivated and on track.
Know your group: Knowing how many of your group members will be participating in the fundraiser is important, since it will help you organize a selling strategy. This will help determine which geographic area to be covered by the participants, as well as the best time to solicit donations.
Motivate your group: It is important to maintain close and constant contact with your group members, and to motivate and encourage them constantly. Being a positive role model for the group is also important, not only in terms of how much money you raise, but also in terms of how much time and effort you put into your fundraiser to make it a success.
THIRD STEP:
Tips for Participants
List as many potential donors as you can before you begin approaching people for support. Start with family and friends, and then proceed to your neighbors and other people whom you feel would be interested in your cause.
- Know why your group is holding the fundraiser, and communicate this to potential donors. For example: "Our group is raising money in order to finance our trip to the European Championships."
- Smile, be polite and most importantly, be enthusiastic about your cause.
- If possible, always carry your fundraising products with you.
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