CHOOSING THE RIGHT FUNDRAISER
(Volume I, Issue
I)
It's never too early to start thinking about
your school or group fundraiser. In fact, usually earlier
is better. If you are involved in school-related
fundraisers, it's important to schedule your fundraiser as early
as possible so that it doesn't conflict with the other teams and
organizations in your area.
So how do you determine which fundraiser is
the best for your group? Ask yourself a few questions
before choosing the right fundraiser for your fundraising product or program.
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What is your fundraiser for? If
you don't know why you're raising funds, then you won't know how
much you need to raise or how urgent the need is. The
amount of money you need to raise can seriously effect the type
of fundraiser you will want to get involved in. You will have
difficulty choosing the right fundraiser if you don't have a
specific goal in mind!
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When do you need the funds? Know
your deadline so that you can know how far in advance you need
to begin planning your fundraiser. If you need the funds
quickly, then you'll want to consider something like the "Blitz
Day" program where Varsity Gold clients have earned thousands of
dollars in just four hours. [client
testimonials]
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How much do you need to raise?
Having a set goal will give your participants a target to aim
for when selling the fundraising product you select. It
will also help you determine if you need a high-profit
fundraiser, like the Varsity Gold
"Gold Rush" donation letter
program with a guaranteed 70% profit for your group, or if
you need an easy-to-sell product with a slightly lower profit
margin as with the Varsity Gold
$15 Magazine subscription
fundraiser.
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How much time do you have? If
you need the funds quickly, you will need to select a fast-paced
fundraiser. Again, the Varsity Gold "Blitz Day" can help
you raise the funds you need in just four hours.
Contact us for details on our
"Blitz Day" program. But, if you have planned in advance and can
take a couple of weeks to sell a product, you have a wide range
of choices from very popular gourmet
Cookie Dough fundraisers to
Discount Coupon fundraisers.
View details on all our
fundraising products. Choosing the right fundraiser is
critical when you have a limited amount of time.
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How do you want to sell your fundraising
product? Are most of your students or participants
outgoing and charismatic? Are most of them comfortable
with speaking and selling to adults and strangers? If not,
the Varsity Gold "Gold Rush"
program is ideal for your group. "Gold Rush" is a
donation letter writing campaign that can reach outside your
community as well as within to raise funds. Plus there is
no door-to-door selling involved, and Varsity Gold will take
care of your upfront campaign expenses and administer the
program for your group. But, if your students are comfortable
with selling face-to-face, then our
Gold Card and
Dining Card
discount cards are a great idea. They provide local
merchant discounts as well as online discounts when you register
your card.
Whichever product you select, remember that
your participants need to be enthusiastic about raising funds
for their group. Your attitude will help them with that!
Having a positive attitude and giving plenty of praise and
encouragement to your team members, students or participants
before and during your fundraiser will boost their energy and
give them the confidence they will need to do well in their
fundraising efforts. If we can be of assistance in
choosing the right fundraiser for your group, please
contact Varsity Gold. Good luck!
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