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Fundraising
Hints, Secrets & Tips |
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Establish a clear financial goal before evaluating
products, programs, etc. - knowing how much money you need to raise will help make these decisions easier. |
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Do not let your organization's
profits be eaten away by "hidden" costs
(e.g. for freight, prizes, overruns) -- ask
questions ahead of time and make the necessary
adjustments. At Diamond Square Fundraising, we
never charge you for freight, we will ship your
order out to you for FREE with UPS or FedEx Ground
service. The prizes that the fundraisers
receive will not be deducted from your
profits. We will pay for all of the
prizes. Since you order products from us after
the donors donate the money to your fundraisers, you
never have to worry about overruns. We will
only ship and charge you whatever your fundraisers
sell. |
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Select your fundraising program early to assure ample time for
planning, especially during holiday seasons. If the school or community has a planning calendar, be sure your event is included. Stagger fundraising activities to avoid competing with other groups. |
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Set a specific beginning and ending date for your fundraiser and stick to it - without a clear target date the campaign will drag on, often without direction. |
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