Fundraising - Do's and Don'ts

DO

• "Friendraise" as well as Fundraise.
• Double work - - sell t-shirts at a bake sale.
• Donate supplies/services as much as you can.
• Keep records of everything you do.
• Make the most of every opportunity, big or small.
• Have a goal.
• Your homework; research your ask and know your request.
• Get groups together before and after the event to applaud successes.
• Use thoughtful planning…too many requests for too many programs illustrates impulsiveness.
• Think positively.
• Utilize multiple approaches to fundraising.
• Spend as little time as possible on fundraiser, they can bog down a group.
• Give donors something tangible for their donation.
• Make successful fundraisers traditional.
• Keep track of those that have supported you in the past.
• Watch for opportunities to build on other’s efforts.
• Energetic, creative and enthusiastic.

DON’T

• Rely totally on dues.
• Allow funding raising to disrupt the regular business of programs of the organization.
• Ask for a fixed price when a donation will do.
• Assume all pledges will pay – you need to remind them.
• Expect too much from members – you should be having fun.
• Focus on cash and in kind/operational support such as phone usage, typing,etc. which will help minimize expenses.
• Have a fundraiser on impulse, plan carefully.