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How To Choose The Right New Fundraiser For Your Non-Profit Group
One of the most important things to decide is what you will do for your incentives for your new fundraiser. It is not only the product line but the incentive you choose which can make or break your fundraising campaign. Using the services of a professional fundraising company is one of the best ways to ensure that things will go smoothly. They do this kind of thing professionally and will guide you in your decisions.
Following are 7 helpful tips to guide you when deciding which products, prizes and fundraising company to use in your unique fundraiser planning.
1.) Quality... Always offer high quality products. Value is of utmost importance to your customers and community. Your new fundraiser will go much better if your customers feel that they are getting a good value.
2.) Support Materials... Be sure to go over the support materials that fundraising companies offer. Ask them about the service you will receive to organize your new fundraiser. Also take a look at the sales material that will be handed out to your students. An eye catching sales catalog will improve your sales as will an appealing incentive program.
3.) Hidden Costs... Sometimes there are hidden costs that can bite into your profits. Most fundraising companies do not charge for seller's supplies or shipping, but you need to ask before you commit. All costs that you have are going to come out of the final profit.
One thing that you should consideration is that not all cost to your group are bad cost. For instance if you are going to be spending money on a added prizes in order to better motivate your sellers, you will likely turn those cost into additional profit for your school.
4.) Free Sample Pack... Does your fundraising company offer a free samples? If so use this to evaluate the quality of the fundraising product line before placing an order. You can then use them in a display case during the fundraiser.
5.) Policy... Inquire up front as to the terms of your fundraising company. What is their policy with regard to replacement of damaged items. Inquire about the fundraising company's return policy too.
6.) Special Delivery... Will your product require special delivery methods such as refrigeration? Spoiled products are always a big concern when dealing with foodstuffs, especially frozen items.
One not so well known fact about frozen cookie dough however, is that it does not require refrigeration during the delivery. Simply choose your delivery area with a few key points in mind. Place the cookie dough in an area that is away from direct sunlight and away from any heat source. Brands of cookie dough like Chippery and Otis Spunkmeyer can be delivered without the need for refrigeration because sugar is a preservative.
7.) References... Get a list of other customers in your area that your fundraising company has worked with and contact some of them. Ask them about their experience with your fundraising company.
Finding the right fundraising company is extremely important to your new fundraiser. These Seven suggestions will help you in finding the right fundraising company.
About the Author Go to AIM Fundraising's website for other unique fundraising ideas to increase your fundraising sales and profits. Check out AIM Fundraising's website to see how AIM can help you have a profitable school fundraiser. |
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