Three Steps to Improve School Fundraising

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Three Steps to Improve Fundraising

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How to Communicate Your Fundraiser to Parents

When starting your school fundraiser, you must remember to communicate clearly. You want to reach out to parents and make sure it's clear what it is you are raising money for. Whatever it is, new science equipment, art supplies,field trips,etc., it's important to be honest with parents about where the money is going.

When people know what problem they are helping to solve, they will be more willing to take part. There are several ways to communicate, and the better your communication skills, the more effective your fundraiser will be.

Letters: You can send parent letters home with kids explaining exactly what the need for the fundraiser is, and how you plan on using the money to solve that need.

Email/Internet: You can ask your principal to send an email to parents at your school asking them to support the fundraiser. An email from the principal carries a great deal of importance, and if the principal deems it important, parents are sure to listen.

Meetings: You can hold a meeting inviting all parents that will explain what type of fundraiser you are doing, what you are going to use the money for that you raise, and how their participation will help make it a success.

However you plan on communicating with your parents, make sure you are clear about your need, your plan for solving it, and how their participation will help.