Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Learn the Secrets of Fundraising

Fundraising is a massive topic. It can be overwhelming for the beginner. So here are some tips on the basics of fundraising.

Fundraising is the process of soliciting and gathering contributions by requesting donations from individuals or businesses. Basic fundraising means quick, practical information you can start using immediately to generate more money for your nonprofit, School, Sports Team, Youth Group or Church.

Do you have a thank you plan in place. Who is responsible for generating and sending thank you letters from your group? How much turnaround time is there before they get mailed? Do they sit on the someone’s desk for days or weeks waiting for a signature or personal note? Does anyone make thank you calls or send thank you emails?

One of the biggest indicators of whether or not a donor will make a subsequent gift is whether or not they are thanked properly and sufficiently, and have been informed how their money was used. Are you keeping or losing your donors based on how well you thank them?

Is there a follow-up plan after each of your events? Fundraising events can be wonderful fundraisers in and of themselves, but they are also fantastic cultivation events that serve to connect prospective donors to your group and their needs.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with prospects after your event, when they are feeling good about your organization, to get them engaged and ask them for a recurring donation.

Events are the most time intensive and expensive type of fundraising, so why do you have them? Events are an opportunity to showcase your organization to your current supporters and the community as a whole,

Make a lot of money from companies and people who might not otherwise give, Build your database, and Raise unrestricted, operating dollars, which are difficult to raise in other ways.

Fundraising the Quick & Easy Way with sales of Sunset Coupon Books!

Give us a call at 800-627-6340, we are always happy to help you with your next fundraising event!

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