Do not let the dog days of summer put a damper on your fundraising efforts! Take advantage of the sunny days left to raise a few more dollars with a mid-summer fund drive, starring our featured product. Before you know it, your core volunteers will be back to the busy lives a new school year brings. Sit down during the summer downtime to plan your strategy through fall and into the holidays.
Before you know it, your core volunteers will be back to the busy lives a new school year brings. Sit down during the summer downtime to plan your strategy through fall and into the holidays. So, call in the team, get out the calendar, and work a plan. The better your plan, the higher the return on your fundraising efforts will be.
Check the calendar for great ideas around every turn. Map out the big dates like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the Christmas gift giving season. All of these dates provide excellent opportunities for raising funds with products your donors will appreciate. Be sure to plan enough time to get the word out, and leave time for the products to arrive and reach the donors a few days before each holiday date. Great customer service is an investment in future sales with satisfied consumers.
Take a look at your local school calendars and community pages for more chances to get out into the public with your fundraising efforts. Small communities all over the country hold annual craft and community fairs. Check now for table space and fees. Brainstorm on products that will work well within the theme of each fair.
