Fundraiser Ideas

Lots Of Ways To Raise Funds

We have a lot of different fundraiser idea resources listed here. There's  too many of them to put on one page, so we've listed sixty of the most popular fundraising ideas here on the index page. On any of the individual pages, you'll see a list of thirty related fundraisers added to the navigation menu on the left.

There are several hundred idea categories, so that's the only way we could fit them all in!

Popular Fundraising Ideas

Sales Script Tips

1) Emphasize setting a personal challenge goal

Have sellers make a commitment to be their group or sub-group's best salesperson. Structure their sales efforts to emphasize achievement, not failure.

2) Sellers state their solo goal out loud

By publicly stating what you'll accomplish to your peer group, you've reinforced the commitment. Who wants to say publicly that they'll fail to achieve?

3) Make a prospect list

All sellers should make a list of prospective customers before
they start. Review it and make sure they have at least ten good prospects.

4) Define your best customers

Stick to the people you know - friends, relatives, neighbors, etc. Don't forget co-workers and out-of-town contacts for your major fundraisers.

5) Rehearse the sales pitch

Have everyone practice your group's sales pitch at home. Fine tune your two-sentence value proposition and make sure that every seller uses it.

6) Be armed and dangerous

Be prepared. Sellers should carry their order form and sales materials wherever they go. You never know when a good prospect will appear!

7) Smile and introduce yourself

Remind all your sellers to smile and introduce themselves before launching into their two-sentence pitch.

8) Use the power of "because"

Use the word "because" when stating the group's goal and your first request for help. Why? Because it's an extremely potent trigger word.

"We need your help because our band needs new uniforms."

9) Ask for the order

Always include a direct request for an order in your sales script
after the because statement.

"Can you help us meet our goal?"

10) Personalize by picking favorites

Tell each seller to find one or two items that they like and
then promote those enthusiastically.

"These green ones are great."

11) Ask for more business
After the initial order is placed, offer supplemental items for
more revenue or ask for referrals, etc.

Ask these questions:

"Can I show you another program we're offering because it's a
great deal too?"

"Can you think of anyone else I should contact?"

12) Make it easy to buy

Do everything you can to make buying your offering easier. Offer
to fill out the form yourself.

Remind the prospect that a certain item makes a good gift and
that it's all for a good cause.

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