Once you have selected a fundraising program, you will want to follow these steps to have a profitable and successful fundraiser:

• Set your financial goal

• Set a starting date and closing date for your fundraiser (2-3 weeks is the average time frame)

• Define your target buyers (who you want to sell the products to) and have each fundraiser participant make a list of businesses, co-workers, family and friends who may be interested in supporting your fundraising efforts.

• Ask for volunteers to help run the fundraiser, this will be especially important the day the products arrive.

• Promote the fundraiser by passing out flyers, sending letters, phone calls, and placing posters in the community.

• Hold an event to kick off your fundraiser

• Contact your fundraising company representative for any questions you may have or for suggestions/advice.

• Keep copies of all order forms, etc. for your own records before submitting them to the fundraising company.