Friday, 1 February 2013

Learning About Effective Fundraising With Children

By Allan Hatchell


There are some important tips to understand about Toledo fundraising. Many groups need to raise a significant amount of money every year just to keep going. Most of this comes from the hard work and efforts of the members who organize many projects throughout the year that bring in funds.

One of the most important things about raising money is to have some really unique fund raisers. Many groups make the mistake of using the same thing over and over again. People get tired of buying the same candy bars or wrapping paper. Finding something that is different and has broad appeal is really the key to success.

Any fund raiser must be appealing to the majority of people. Another really important factor is that it must be affordable. Every one understands that they are supporting a charity or organization, yet they do not want to feel they are overpaying dramatically for the item being sold. Everyone likes to feel they are getting the best value for their money and receiving a high quality product.

Cookie dough fundraising is an excellent idea. Just about everyone loves cookies and making them is so much quicker using pre mixed dough. The dough is available in a variety of flavors, with chocolate chip and oatmeal being the most popular. The buckets of dough are sold in varying sizes to accommodate both small and larger families. Right before the holiday is the the perfect time for sales, as most people are busy baking.

Many school and church groups have been able to run numerous successful cookie dough fundraisers. Every member of the organization should set themselves a goal of how much they plan to sell. This can help to keep them motivated. Many groups offer prizes for the top sellers, which can really increase the overall sales numbers.

Every participant should be given some tips and pointers on how to safely and successfully raise money for the group. Children should never go door to door, they should only approach people they already know. They should learn how to politely ask for help. This may involve writing a small introduction and having the child learn exactly what to say.

Toledo fundraising is a great opportunity for children to learn about business. They can help out by selling the products, but will also learn about profit margins and break even points. They may also be given a say in how the money is used. This is the perfect opportunity to allow each participant to put forward an idea and vote for the winner.




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