Youth Fundraising Ideas
Tips to Help Sell Your Fundraiser!
One of the benefits of fundraising with Entertainment is that you receive free Fundraising Planning. Some fundraising companies charge up to $100 for similar services, but we offer it at no cost for youth fundraisers! We’ve found that groups typically raise 80% more if they use our Fundraising Planning Resources – than groups who do not!
Groups that sell the Entertainment Book have access to our free interactive Fundraising Planning. Once they complete their Fundraising plan, one of our Fundraising Specialist will recommend the best fundraising sales techniques that match your group’s unique needs.
Below are a few of the fundraising selling techniques that work with youth who sell the Entertainment Book for their youth fundraiser.
The Top Youth Fundraising Sales Tips
Use Social Media for Fundraising
Your group members can update their Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts with information about your fundraiser. People can buy online to support your specific cause. It’s an easy way to raise more money from out-of-town friends and relatives. Clicking on the link will take people to the Entertainment webpage that’s customized with your group’s information. Your youth organization earns fundraising dollars for each book sold online!
Send Product Home with Each Member
More than anything else, the success of your fundraiser depends on getting all of your members involved. Hold a kick-off meeting to start your fundraiser. If you are selling a product like Entertainment books it’s easy. Simply ask each member to take home at least one book, an order form, and try to sell five books each; one for their family, two to friends, and two to relatives!
This is a surefire way to get all of your youth involved and raise money for your cause.
Include the Cost in Your Fees
Eliminate the work of planning, organizing, and running a fundraiser by including the fundraising cost in your youth organization’s fee! Include the cost of one or two Entertainment books in your group fees. Explain to everyone that they can keep them, give as gifts, or sell to friends and family. Your youth fundraiser could be complete in just one step!
Fundraise on Your Website
When you fundraise with Entertainment Fundraising, you will receive a custom link to incorporate in your group’s online
initiatives. Putting this link on your existing website or in your electronic newsletters is an easy way to reach a lot of people with little effort!
Clicking on the link will take your fundraising supporters to the Entertainment webpage that is customized with your group’s information. Your youth organization earns fundraising dollars for each book sold online!
Organize a Presale Campaign
The earlier you start your group’s fundraiser, the more opportunities you have to sell and the faster you can reach your fundraising goals. You can take orders in advance of the new fall Entertainment book’s release and then deliver the books to your supporters as soon as they’re available.
Ask Local Businesses to Help With Your Fundraiser
Ask local retailers, hair salons, auto repair shops or restaurants if they will help with your group’s fundraiser. One great way a local business can help your group is to put a display on their counter and sell for you. Retailers in particular look for ways to help with local fundraising efforts.
Fundraise in Front of a Store
Have your group members go where the crowds are. With Entertainment we’ve found that 85% of book owners want to buy Entertainment again! You can take it to them by setting up a table in front of local grocery stores, discount department stores, home improvement stores, etc. You can often reach or exceed your fundraising goal in just one weekend!
Fundraise at Events & Meetings
Your group events and activities are a great place to fundraise. When you have a family night, dinner, tournament, or other event, set up a table promoting your Entertainment fundraiser. Announce your fundraiser and let everyone know the great cause you are raising money for. This can really help your group sell more and achieve your fundraising goal.
Use Email to Expand Your Fundraiser Reach
Your members can email people they don’t see on a regular basis to let them know about your fundraiser. Entertainment Fundraising offers an easy-to-use email tool that allows you to send professionally designed emails quickly and with little effort. The email also contains a link that your supporter can click to purchase an Entertainment book, giving your group credit for the sale. The book is then shipped automatically to your supporter, with no effort on your part!
Host a Fundraising Telethon
Your group can host a telethon for maximum impact. It’s as easy as dialing the phone and asking family, friends, neighbors and the local community to support your group’s cause by purchasing Entertainment coupon products.
Fundraise in High Traffic Areas
Find a centralized location where a lot of people pass by on a daily basis. Promote your fundraiser with a display and fundraising poster, and setup a table with volunteers to sell to passersby.
Leverage the Power of Public Relations
Have your group take advantage of free publicity for your fundraiser and get the word out about your fundraiser. Expanding your reach to a wider audience can generate additional interest and money for your cause.
We are committed to your fundraiser’s success. In addition to providing your group with proven sales techniques, you’ll also receive FREE customized marketing materials for your youth organization and professionally designed fundraising posters, flyers, and more. See ‘Advertise Fundraiser’ for examples of these marketing materials.
Now you’re ready for the next step in your youth fundraiser…
Advertise Fundraiser
