Putting together a fundraiser can be a fun and a profitable way for an organization and you to make money. Non-profit organizations who are involved in some form of community service are always looking for ways to raise funds. The first thing you want to do is identify or find an organization that is interested in raising funds. You can find prospects in many groups such as churches, clubs, public and private schools, social service organizations, and various charities. These organizations not only look for ways to raise fund for themselves but also to raise funds for charities.

It is important to have a product or products that you would like to sale. When selecting your products, try to have a variety of products to offer so that when you make your contact with the appropriate person you take a sample with you. Look for a fundraiser that will tap into the strengths of the group and that will support its weaknesses. You want to be sure that the group will be able to pull the fundraising campaign off. It is important to get the buy in from the volunteers that will be participating. Set a beginning and end date for the fundraiser and stick to the dates. Making contact can be by mail via a letter and then a follow-up telephone call. In person contact always works the best of course.

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