Fundraising Cards for Schools Make Easy Work of Raising the Money You Need
Fundraising cards for schools are perfect when you are trying to raise money for the band, the prom, athletic program needs or any other school function or activity.
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College Fundraising
College fundraising is a fantastic way to raise money. Whether you are fundraising for a college society/group, for charity or just to help support yourself through what can be a very financially challenging period, with thousands of students around campus to appeal to, your fundraising efforts can be very fruitful. Here is a selection of college fundraising ideas.Fundraising discount cards
Fundraising discount cards can sell very successfully in college. With so many students spending their money on similar things, there are many companies competing for their custom. Prime examples of companies competing for the orders of students are take aways. Another example is bars and clubs.
Arrange discounts by approaching local businesses. Ask for exclusive offers in exchange for promoting their food to students. Offers may include buy one get one free deals on pizzas before a certain date or perhaps free entry to a certain club on certain nights.
These discounts can then be collated on to a discount card, which comes about the size of a credit card. These cards are produced in mass for anywhere between 1 dollar and 4 dollars and can be sold for 10 dollars, leaving a healthy margin for profit.
Bar crawls
Students love to drink. And
bars love to take money from students. Approach bars and ask for discounts for a large number of students on a specific night, perhaps 50-100. Maybe arrange an initial payment in return for a free drink and entry for everyone on the bar crawl. Then sell tickets for the crawl, advertising the free drinks and entrance to the various bars. These tickets can be sold to members of a student group or course. Make sure to let them know the time and bar in which the bar crawl will start!Fun runs
If you are raising money for a charity, a great way to get people involved and to bring in sponsorship money is through fun runs.
An example a fun run is a Santa run. Advertise around campus to get people to sign up for a Santa run for charity, in which as many students as possible gather in Santa suits to run for perhaps 3-5km. Ask for a pledge of a minimum sponsorship of $10 in exchange for a free Santa suit. Get people to sign up to a mailing list if they are interested, give them a sponsorship form (making sure that it explains on it what the charity does), and buy (cheap, under $10) Santa suits for everyone in advance. Then, a few days before the date of the run, advise people to bring their sponsorship money to you, in exchange for their Santa suit. Set a specific start time and course of the run (perhaps around campus).
Sport tournaments
Holding a tournament is a great way to raise money for charity. Book out a college playing field or indoor sports hall (depending on the sport) on a specific day, and advertise the sport tournament around campus. Ask for a fee for teams to get involved. Make sure people know who the money will be benefiting, or perhaps offer a prize for the winners.
T Shirts and bracelets for college groups
A good way to raise money for fraternities, sororities or college groups is to sell T-Shits or wristbands with the name or “brand” of the group on it. These can be produced in bulk cheaply, and can be sold to members of the group. Perhaps the T-shirts or bands can also be personalized with the name of the member on them.
College Fundraising is easy with Fundraising Discount Cards
Friday, March 12, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Fundraising Discount Cards - A Great Way to Raise Money For Your Organization
Most organizations need to raise money at one time or another, and fundraising discount cards are an effective way to do it. Schools, churches, youth groups and other organizations often want to raise money for trips, new playground equipment, and other things that may be beyond their budget. Fundraising discount cards are a fun, simple way for your group or organization to raise the necessary funds for any purchase or event.
Some of the common methods used to raise money are candy and jerky sales, catalog sales and candles. While these do work, they do not provide continued value. Fundraising discount cards allow the user to save many times the price of the card. When you offer discounts and savings for as many as fifteen merchants in your area, those who buy will use the card over and over. Because of the value, selling fundraising discount cards is even easier than selling goods that are consumed. People want to perceive value in any purchase they make, especially in light of the economy.
When you decide it is time for your group to raise money, you need to provide a specific cause
Why would merchants want to participate by offering discounts, free goods, or cheaper services? When hundreds or thousands of fundraising discount cards are in circulation, this drives new business to that merchant. This means new customers and increased profits. Most are happy to oblige, and you don’t even have to contact them yourself! By choosing a company that only deals in fundraising discount cards, you can rest assured they know how to communicate and negotiate with merchants, so that you have great deals to offer on the cards your organization sells.
Additionally, when you choose this route to raise the money you need, you support your local community. Those who purchase fundraising discount cards from your group will patronize local vendors, which is good for businesses in your area. As you can see, not only does your organization benefit from the cards, but those who buy them as well as the businesses who offer their services all win. Your group can easily raise the needed funds, those who buy get great deals, and merchants draw in new business.
When you decide that using fundraising discount cards sounds like a great solution for your group, make sure you choose a company that is dedicated to exceptional customer service. They will secure the merchants for you, print the cards and even educate you about organizing your fundraiser. Add to that the fact that there is no up front cost to you, and this is an excellent way to raise the funds your group needs. The best fundraising discount cards are very impressive! Your organizations name and logo, along with the expiration date, are printed right on the front of the card. These cards are the size and consistency of a credit card; not thin paper cards that are easily destroyed or lost.
For your next project, do something different. Instead of offering candy, popcorn, candles or catalog items, offer fundraising discount cards! The entire community will benefit, and you will have the funds you need. This is an easy and fun way to raise the funds you need and support your own community!
Mark South
Easy Fundraising Cards
http://www.easyfundraisingcards.com
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
How to write effective fundraising letters
How to write effective fundraising letters
How to write a fundraising letter
When starting a fundraising campaign, whether you are fundraising for a school, church or any other organization, an effective way to encourage people to donate is to provide incentives. Gaining support from local businesses and corporations through fundraising letters is a good way to bring in incentives such as prizes or exclusive discounts. It is possible to pay professional copywriters to produce fundraising letters for you, however this is not necessary. By writing and sending the fundraising letters yourself, you will save money and you will add a personal tone to the letter, which will allow you to outline the benefits of your cause with passion.
What are the benefits for the community AND the sponsor?
When writing a fundraising letter, it is important to emphasize the benefits that would come of the target company donating to your cause. Outline what you are raising money for. Why do you need this money? How will it benefit people in the community?
It is important not to forget that there are advantages for the company too, and it is your job to remind the recipient of this through the fundraising letter. Tell them how it will raise their profile in the community. Tell them how donating will align the company with the good cause for which you are raising money for. What will they receive for their sponsorship exactly? Where will you put their logo? Who will see this and what does that mean for them?
What? How? When?
It is important to be as clear and to the point in the fundraising letter. Be clear as to what you are asking from the company. This may be items which you would like to give out as prizes, exclusive discounts to include on a fundraising discount cards, or money. If you are asking for money, give a suggested donation size, and what that amount of money would provide. Give a tangible amount example if possible. An example of this can be found from charities such as water aid: “$3 a month, over a year, is as little as it could cost to help give a person safe, clean water for life”.
Make it clear how they should send the donation to you. Provide an address and a phone number. Make sure to include who they should make cheques payable to. Are you willing to pick up items that are donated in person? Make it as easy as possible for them to donate.
In order to stop the receiver throwing the letter in the to-do later pile, put a time restriction on the donation. Tell them when you are running your fundraising event. Tell them your goals. How much money do you aim to raise? When do you want to raise it by?
Increase the open rate and attention paid to your letter
It is likely that the person you are asking money from will receive other post a long with your fundraising letter. It is important to try and grab there attention from the start. By using a rubber stamp and an ink pad, stamp “IMPORTANT! Fundraising Discount Card enclosed” in red ink on the front of your letter. This should deter the recipient from throwing your letter straight in to the bin with promotional mail.
Make sure to use a P.S. In a single sentence reiterate what you are asking for and why, and thank them for reading your letter, and for any possible donation they can give, on behalf of your organization.
Make your letter easy to read
Break down the fundraising letter in to easy to read paragraphs. Separate different parts of the text with headings. Make sure to use easy to understand, positive language, but also appeal to the emotions of the recipient. Make it clear from the start who you are and what the aim of the letter is.
If you receive a donation…
Make sure to follow up donations with thank you letters and invitations to fundraising events! Send them a letter after the fundraising event to let them know how much you raised. Did you meet your target? Keep in touch with them and let them know what good comes out of their donation. This will encourage them to donate next time you are looking to raise funds!
How to write a fundraising letter
When starting a fundraising campaign, whether you are fundraising for a school, church or any other organization, an effective way to encourage people to donate is to provide incentives. Gaining support from local businesses and corporations through fundraising letters is a good way to bring in incentives such as prizes or exclusive discounts. It is possible to pay professional copywriters to produce fundraising letters for you, however this is not necessary. By writing and sending the fundraising letters yourself, you will save money and you will add a personal tone to the letter, which will allow you to outline the benefits of your cause with passion.
What are the benefits for the community AND the sponsor?
When writing a fundraising letter, it is important to emphasize the benefits that would come of the target company donating to your cause. Outline what you are raising money for. Why do you need this money? How will it benefit people in the community?
It is important not to forget that there are advantages for the company too, and it is your job to remind the recipient of this through the fundraising letter. Tell them how it will raise their profile in the community. Tell them how donating will align the company with the good cause for which you are raising money for. What will they receive for their sponsorship exactly? Where will you put their logo? Who will see this and what does that mean for them?
What? How? When?
It is important to be as clear and to the point in the fundraising letter. Be clear as to what you are asking from the company. This may be items which you would like to give out as prizes, exclusive discounts to include on a fundraising discount cards, or money. If you are asking for money, give a suggested donation size, and what that amount of money would provide. Give a tangible amount example if possible. An example of this can be found from charities such as water aid: “$3 a month, over a year, is as little as it could cost to help give a person safe, clean water for life”.
Make it clear how they should send the donation to you. Provide an address and a phone number. Make sure to include who they should make cheques payable to. Are you willing to pick up items that are donated in person? Make it as easy as possible for them to donate.
In order to stop the receiver throwing the letter in the to-do later pile, put a time restriction on the donation. Tell them when you are running your fundraising event. Tell them your goals. How much money do you aim to raise? When do you want to raise it by?
Increase the open rate and attention paid to your letter
It is likely that the person you are asking money from will receive other post a long with your fundraising letter. It is important to try and grab there attention from the start. By using a rubber stamp and an ink pad, stamp “IMPORTANT! Fundraising Discount Card enclosed” in red ink on the front of your letter. This should deter the recipient from throwing your letter straight in to the bin with promotional mail.
Make sure to use a P.S. In a single sentence reiterate what you are asking for and why, and thank them for reading your letter, and for any possible donation they can give, on behalf of your organization.
Make your letter easy to read
Break down the fundraising letter in to easy to read paragraphs. Separate different parts of the text with headings. Make sure to use easy to understand, positive language, but also appeal to the emotions of the recipient. Make it clear from the start who you are and what the aim of the letter is.
If you receive a donation…
Make sure to follow up donations with thank you letters and invitations to fundraising events! Send them a letter after the fundraising event to let them know how much you raised. Did you meet your target? Keep in touch with them and let them know what good comes out of their donation. This will encourage them to donate next time you are looking to raise funds!
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