Written February 29, 2012 by Alan Lopez How do you carry out a successful fundraising event without all the stress that is involved with many fundraisers. One of the most important decisions you can do, to avoid this, is to pick a fundraising product that is well-known and easy to sell.
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Written February 28, 2012 by Mary Conroy Fundraising nirvana occurs when you reap the positive results of a well-run campaign. Your goals are met and everyone is happy, including your team members and buyers. Three rules help you achieve fundraising nirvana: determining goals, organization and motivation.
Setting Goals
Fundraising nirvana happens when your campaign meets, or exceeds, your financial goals. Your sales more than cover your expenses, giving you the profit you were working towards.
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Written February 27, 2012 by Jen Johnson Business plans serve the purpose of keeping your fundraising campaign on track. Developing an effective business plan involves all aspects of business including a projection budget, accounting, marketing and public relations.
Financial Goal
The first thing you need to do is determine exactly how much you need to raise. Get a firm figure in mind as your financial goal. This involves a variety of steps:
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Written February 24, 2012 by Alan Lopez Successful cookie dough fundraisers rely on having a good cash handling system in place to properly handle the campaign's finances, from start to finish. There are a number of cash handling tips you must follow for your next cookie dough fundraiser.
Properly Qualified
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Written February 23, 2012 by James Porter Your school fundraising campaign has ended and your cookie dough has been delivered as promised. Take a deep breath, relax and get ready for the next step. Now it is time to sit down and analyze your results.
Budget Comparison
The most important factor in determining whether you met your financial goals or not is to compare your actual receipts, or sales, with your projected figure. Your projected figure is the goal you hoped to achieve to meet your mission.
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