Selecting The Right Fundraiser
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Selecting the Right Fundraiser
Summary
Learn how to choose the best fundraiser for schools, churches, or youth sports teams. This guide provides evaluation criteria and decision factors to help you make the right choice for your group.---
Selecting the appropriate fundraiser is crucial for success. Consider timing, product quality, sales strategies, delivery logistics, and potential profit as key factors.
Imagine you're managing a small business with a reputation for innovation and quality. Consider your financial goals, expected sales volume, revenue versus profit margins, product quality versus cost, and market pricing.
Choosing the Type of Fundraiser
Identify the best type of fundraiser for your organization:
1. Event-based fundraisers
2. Direct donation fundraisers
3. Immediate product delivery fundraisers
4. Delayed product delivery fundraisers
Decide on the fundraiser category, select a company or distributor as your supplier, and then choose the specific fundraiser.
Decision Factors
How do you make the right choice? A professional fundraising consultant can be invaluable. You can also research online, consult personal contacts, and review past records. Importantly, take time to gather all necessary information.
Design a survey for past organizers and key influencers like local merchants. Provide clear choices for easy feedback. Collect insights on what has worked well and what needs enhancement.
Create a spreadsheet for evaluating and ranking fundraiser options. Break down the ranking criteria into categories with sub-headings. Assign numerical rankings to highlight the most important criteria for your group.
Evaluation Criteria:
1. Quality of merchandise
2. Support materials like catalogs
3. Supplier references
4. Availability of free samples or catalogs
5. Supplier service levels (e.g., pre-sorting goods)
6. Hidden costs (e.g., freight charges)
7. Hassle factors (e.g., replacement goods, refund policies)
8. Special delivery needs (e.g., refrigeration for food)
9. Specific needs of your organization
10. Past vs. projected financial performance
Learn from Experience
Results can vary based on past fundraising efforts, timing, and other concurrent fundraisers. Consider the context: Is it a repeat fundraiser? Is there competition? Has it been successful before?
Successful fundraising ideas should be repeated, but remember that around 80% of your customer base is likely to be the same year after year. Keep it fresh by introducing new and exciting elements to boost revenue.
By taking a thoughtful, strategic approach, you can select a fundraiser that not only meets your financial goals but also engages your community.
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