Choosing Your Next Fundraiser

Some of the most effective fundraisers end up being those that initially require the least amount of preperation. That is not to say that plenty of planning shouldn't go into every effort, but everyone should pitch in if you want to assure success.

85260, CA (prHWY.com) April 25, 2012 - Some of the most effective fundraisers end up being those that initially require the least amount of preperation. That is not to say that plenty of planning shouldn't go into every effort, but everyone should pitch in if you want to assure success. The first thing you need to consider when you decide to have a fundraiser is what your goals are and what the funds you receive will go towards. It is often surprising how will people are to give, and how happy they are after they donate to a great cause, but they also like to be well informed as to where their donations are going, so it is important to inform your donors on exactly how their donations will be used. Search fundraising ideas online and you can find lists and lists of great ways to fundraise that you can tailor fit to your cause. Also, once you know exactly what you're shooting for it will be easier to get an idea of how many participants to aim for and what size donations you will want to ask for.

Depending on where you are located there will be different opportunities and different challenges you will have to take into consideration when putting on a fundraiser. Trying to put on a marathon in a big city will be very difficult where as trying to put on a flash mob from a ranch in Oklahoma is going to run into its share of logistical issues as well. Being receptive to your environment, your target audience and any issues important to what you are trying to fundraise for is vital to your success.

Online Fundraising

A new trend in fundraising has been introduced to many of us in the last few years - online fundraising. Consider using an online fundraising campaign to not only raise money for your cause but also to spread the word and raise awareness. Of course, if you already have an extravagant fundraising strategy outlined you shouldn't be afraid to run with a good idea, but fundraising online has already proven to be a very effective fundraising strategy and it can be combined with real world efforts to yield even better results. If you live somewhere more rural, you probably already know tons of tried and true fundraisers like cakewalks, cow pie bingo, dances, bake sales and charity golf events. The problem is these can only bring in a marginal amount of funding from the local community and only from people you are able to personally interact with. In the digital age we live in it would be detrimental to overlook the value of online fundraising campaigns and the turnaround that can be wrought from even a small effort using online fundraising. Online fundraisers can be extremely successful if you create a clear outline of what you're working towards and find an online fundraising website to handle your campaign.

In some instances it is actually more important to raise awareness than it is to raise funds for your cause and rather than a straight laced fundraiser in which the primary goal is to raise money it is often better to do something that can spread information about the cause you are working for. You can find a number of fundraising ideas online that will be sure to draw attention to your cause, and the value of an Internet based fundraising campaign should not be ignored. Because of the viral quality of an online campaign, you will be able to reach people across the country that you would normally never have had the opportunity to come in contact with.

Preparing A Press Kit For Your Cause

If your cause is a large on and you feel that people will want to know even more, you may want to try and prepare a press kit in advance that covers every aspect of who you are and why you support your cause. A press kit is a visual representation of what your mission is and why you are passionate about it, which you can distribute to bloggers, news and media outlets that may be able to advance your cause.

Remember that while some people may be genuinely interested in your cause it is a good to present things carefully in a manner that is interesting enough to catch everyone's attention. If you have done your job well, people will be more informed on the details and be more likely to talk about the cause in the future, which will potentially add more fuel to your campaign and help you reach your goals.

Two Heads Are Better Than One

Even if you do not want to handle your entire fundraising event online, you might be surprised at how effective it can be if you choose to implement even a small online campaign. Because it is often the case that people opt to try online fundraising as a supplement to their other efforts only to have their online efforts to bring in more and eventually become their main focus, it is a good idea to at least try a free online fundraising campaign and see how much it can benefit your cause.

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480-624-2598
http://www.gofundme.com

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