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How To Run A Successful Fundraiser. Setting Up The Sale(Part 4 of 8)
by: Keith & Rema Smith A step-by-step fundraising guide So far, you have planned your fundraiser, chosen a product, selected a vendor and now it's time to get into the meat of the action by setting up the sale. Once you have this completed, the rest of the fundraising should be a breeze. That's right! Even the selling part is easy because you only have to sell to friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors you know. Fact is: In all aspects of life, building the foundation is always the most difficult part. Now with the fundraising guide in your hands, the beginning stages of your activity is a snap. What you are actually doing in this section is developing a schedule. It should include the following: * Kick-off Date * Order Forms Due Date (2-3 weeks of selling is enough-beyond that the fundraiser loses luster) * Date for calling in or sending orders to your fundraising vendor or rep * Date of Delivery Other events to keep in mind while creating a schedule are: *Kick-Off Assemblies- Gets the kids excited who in turn get their parents excited *Press release date - don't forget that newspapers have deadlines *Order pick-up times *Date to hand out prizes, perhaps another assembly where announce the top sellers. Now you are armed with the building blocks of a great fundraiser. Let the fun begin. Our next edition of this special report will cover: How to Motivate Your Sellers. *** Questions? Ideas? Send an email to: suggestions@rhkfundraising.com** Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Feel free to pass this issue along, as long as you forward it in full. Give folks a chance to sign up for themselves. Keith and Rema Smith, mailto: info@rhkfundraising.com, 703-691-8863 Fundraising consultants: Educating schools, sports teams, youth groups, clubs, etc Webmasters, http://www.rhkfundraising.com If you wish to cancel your subscription, simply send a blank email to: unsubscribe@rhkfundraising.com
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