- Do not think of fundraising as asking for
money or a loan. You are asking as an advocate for those in need.
- Do not discount anyone. While you may not
have talked to that high school friend for awhile, it's never too late to
resume a friendship by telling them about your involvement with Ekal
Vidyalaya.
- Use those who are close to you as a
"mini-committee" to reach your goal. Ask them to share their Rolodex, send
out letters, help plan a party or find raffle prizes.
- You do not need to know all of your
potential donors; it's okay to accept donations from people you do not
know. Just remember to thank them.
- Ask your boss.
- The best way to fundraise is to use a
combination of techniques, including a raffle, a fundraising letter,
online fundraising, a party, corporate involvement, etc. .
- Start early! There's a lot to be said for
those people who get all of their fundraising done so that they can
concentrate on their training as event weekend nears.
- Involve everyone you know. Most people find
that their daily contacts supply plenty of potential donors. You'd be
surprised at how many people you know - even casual acquaintances - who
will support your efforts.
- Make sure everyone realizes that their
contribution will last much longer than the 30 seconds it takes to write a
check or make an online donation. Mention your efforts whenever possible -
you never know when someone has $20 burning a hole in their pocket.
And the No. 1 fundraising tip is...
- Ask, ask, ask!
