Dips and More
Fundraising 101

 

 

Successful Steps for a Profitable Fundraiser

Select a fundraising program.
Planning session. Set financial goals, fundraising time frame (we recommend 2 weeks for a fundraiser) and make sure you stick to the set time!

• Alert community about fundraiser.

• Promote fundraiser through parent letters, posters and community announcements.

• Hold a "kick-off" rally, which educates the kids on the fundraising programs, and
   build enthusiasm to reach fundraising goals.

• Start the fundraiser

• Monitor progress and provide encouragement and incentives to keep the kids
   motivated.

• Once the fundraiser is complete, collect the order forms and money.

• Tally the results.

• Send tally form and payment to fundraising company.

• Schedule delivery date with fundraising company.

• Set time and place for student and parents to meet to pick up delivered products.
   Have parents and teachers volunteer to help distribute product in an orderly fashion.

• Check for damaged products and any mis-orders and make the necessary
   arrangements with the fundraising company for replacements.

• Have they student deliver their products that they sold. A personal thank you letter
   by the students can't hurt.

• Enjoy the fruits of your labor and start thinking of ways on improving your next
   fundraiser.

 

Fundraiser Selling Tips

In addition to these selling tips, please read our
to ensure a safe fundraising experience.

• Set a starting date and closing date for your fundraiser. Two weeks is an ideal time
   frame. Anything more than 2 weeks can be counter-productive.

• Clearly define the reason and goals for your fundraiser.

• Assign volunteers to help run and administer the fundraiser - especially on the day
   the products arrive.

• Have each participant make a list of family and friends who may be interested in
   supporting your fundraising efforts.

• Promotion and word of mouth is key. Spread the word throughout the community.

• Keep copies of all order forms for your records or for potential tax implications.

• Triple-check all monies and orders before calling in or sending your order to Dips
  and More Fundraising. Trust us, this will save you a big headache if your orders
  are correct.

• Rely on your product fundraising company professional for suggestions and advice.

• Keep copies of all forms turned in by volunteers before sending them to the
   fundraising company.

• Keep your participants enthusiastic & have fun!