Choosing the Right Fundraising
Program
o Research the internet for your best fundraising
options.
o Look for
fundraising products that your parents want to sell.
o Choose programs that are financially right for your
organization.
o Look for fundraising companies that have at least 5 years of
experience.
o Make sure the company you choose has great customer
service
Your Fundraising
Kickoff
o Make a list of volunteers. Call and ask for
help.
o Make a flyer that outlines your start & end dates. Make sure to
include your prizes incentives.
o Ask the principle for an assembly to introduce your fundraiser and
prizes.
o In speaking with teachers and staff, promote the fundraiser.
(Teacher/staff incentives work)
o Count out brochures for each classroom/team.
o Ask parents to get involved and help. Reach out through phone, e-mail,
Facebook or text.
o Stay Positive. Your attitude will determine the overall success of
your fundraiser.
Wrapping up Your
Fundraiser
o Gather all orders
o Check back for late orders. Set a final date for late order turn
in.
o Calculate all orders according to instructions given by fundraising
group.
o Each order should be marked cash, check or money
order.
o Note who you received each check from.
o Send in all paperwork to the fundraising
rep/company
Receiving your
Fundraiser
o Schedule a delivery time with fundraising
company
o Call all volunteers to help.
o Create a parent sign off sheet to verify accuracy of
order.
o If your order does not arrive pre-sorted, sort product by type of
product according to original order form.
o Sort order forms by teacher.
o As each parent arrives, assign a volunteer to pull the
order.
o Have the parent double check their order and sign off verifying the
accuracy of their order.
o Thank each parent/volunteer for helping. (Small volunteer gifts are
always appreciated)
Follow this checklist for a successful and
easy fundraiser. Candle fundraisers are the most profitable and popular fundraiser on the market today.
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