{"id":6472,"date":"2020-07-14T20:17:11","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T20:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.collegebasics.com\/?p=6472"},"modified":"2020-07-17T18:11:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T18:11:21","slug":"tips-to-make-school-fundraising-successful-at-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.collegebasics.com\/blog\/tips-to-make-school-fundraising-successful-at-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips To Make School Fundraising Successful At College"},"content":{"rendered":"
A college fundraising event can be a joy to take part in, especially if the cause your organization is espousing is something you believe in.<\/p>\n
However, you need to know the right way to conduct your fundraising event in college. Proper planning will help you get maximum donations for your cause.<\/p>\n
The good news is that there are some practical ways to assure that your college fundraising efforts pay off big time. Here are some of them.<\/p>\n
Not everyone realizes this but being part of the planning committee for a college fundraiser is a big responsibility.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll have to be on top of every good idea so that you can guide efforts towards implementing the master plan meticulously.<\/p>\n
Remember that you\u2019ll be carrying the name of your organization when you’re a representative of the planning committee. Being a volunteer means you may never get recognized or compensated for the time, energy, and resources you devote to your preferred cause.<\/p>\n
But at least you\u2019ll be able to steer the fundraising through stormy waters without any major problems.<\/p>\n
Though this is the age of the Internet, some fundraising organizations haven\u2019t tapped the power of the online world to bring in donations<\/a> yet.<\/p>\n If you’re computer savvy enough, you can start your fundraising activities by developing a website exclusively for the fundraising organization you represent.<\/p>\n This will help give a face to your organization and make it easy for you to track the pledges.<\/p>\n One way to make sure your fundraising activities will be successful is to get experienced fundraising organizations, like Adrenaline Fundraising<\/a>, to help you. You can check out their programs to see if they have any strategies that you can adopt for your fundraising effort.<\/p>\n For instance, they may have some unique products that can be personalized for your fundraising so that people will know it’s your organization behind the activity.<\/p>\n Some products can be sold to the public with a portion of each sale going to your activity. This helps in making your activity unique and easy to recall so that people will have your efforts in mind all the time.<\/p>\n It’s important to note that not all causes will raise the public\u2019s sympathies to a fever pitch. You need to know which cause will tug at people\u2019s heartstrings so they will be motivated to donate.<\/p>\n One good cause for a college fundraiser is raising money for scholarships<\/a> to benefit low-income and ethnic groups who want to get their college degrees.<\/p>\n You need people to relate to your cause if you want to succeed at bringing in donations.<\/p>\n You also have to tell the truth about that cause so that your organization is credible in the eyes of the public.<\/p>\n You should be certain about what you’re aiming to accomplish through the event you will be hosting.<\/p>\n For instance, if you aim to raise money for college scholarships<\/a>, you must tell the public specific details.<\/p>\n You can say that \u201cThe scholarships will support the college education of students from Latino families that live in the area. These Latino families are from low-income groups that need our assistance to create a better future for their college-age youth.<\/p>\n To avail of the scholarships, these Latino students should apply at (insert name of college here)\u201d.<\/p>\n When you’re specific about your event\u2019s goals, it gets easier to know how to talk to people about it.<\/p>\n There are two main points behind getting alumni to support your cause.<\/p>\n First, they have undergone the same trials and stress at your college, so they can identify with your school spirit.<\/p>\n Second, they are probably well-employed and well-compensated by now so they may be inclined to contribute significantly to your donation drive.<\/p>\n Tapping into the psyche of alumni will help the general public realize that your college is a vital contributor to community affairs. This will create a ripple effect throughout the community.<\/p>\n3. Approach Fundraising Experts<\/h3>\n
4. Identify the Cause that You Know Many People Relate Well To<\/h3>\n
5. Be Specific About What You Are Attempting<\/h3>\n
6. Get Alumni Involved<\/h3>\n