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Below are the most recent charity fundraising strategies that have come my way. Each non-profit fundraising strategy includes the price it was offered to me at, the price I think is reasonable AND what goes through the mind when I am being pitched with the technique (and some tips for nonprofits to increase their contribution capacity).
Radiance Sticks - Offering radiance sticks is really popular especially at the Australian school dances. Every kid likes radiance sticks and you can be sure that a lot of students will buy the glow sticks that you are selling. Of course you have to get approval from the schools to offer the radiance sticks however it is well worth it.
Do not wait on your clients to come to you, bring the items closer to them. In going to appointments with possible donors, bring some samples. Even if they will not be interested in donating cash, they can still purchase the samples that you've brought with you.
Don't forget the kids. You could likewise do a smaller arch for children. Kids will enjoy to draw charity a little photo, write their name and after that significantly pin their card on to the arch!
It's a clever concept to utilize legal holidays to organise a fundraising occasion and get everybody in the mood to participate, for example Christmas or Easter. Individuals tend to be off work or school, so they will have more time to think of getting involved. Perhaps hold an Easter Egg Hunt or an expensive dress celebration. You could likewise arrange a group of pals to go round your local area and do some carol singing. Maybe prepare a nativity play at the local school and charge parents to watch.
A great way to raise money for fraternities, sororities or college groups is to sell T-Shits or wristbands with the name or "brand name" of the group on it. These can be produced in bulk inexpensively, and can be offered to members of the group. Perhaps the Bands or t-shirts can likewise be personalized with the name of the member on them.