Planning a fundraiser can be one of the most stressful and most rewarding experiences that comes with working in an organization. Perhaps the most difficult part of the experience is choosing exactly what techniques to use when raising money. Fundraising ideas are a dime a dozen, but advice on how to plan and execute a successful fundraiser can be much harder to find.
The articles in this section attempt to clear the air around the taxing process of planning a fundraiser. We provide some basic advice on preventing fraud and making sure your supporters remain loyal and engaged, along with detailed information on resources that can help you fundraise. Everything from computer software to special consultants to full fundraising expos can be put to use in figuring out your fundraising plan.
A final topic we cover involves the benefits of building loyalty among both your group's members and its supporters. When these supporters receive incentives to support you, they are more likely to be passionate about the process. Providing rewards for top-performing members of your group and building loyalty programs for your supporters can do a lot to help achieve this goal, so make it a part of your fundraising plan.
Perhaps the easiest part about planning a fundraiser can be incorporating your SmartRaise account into the process. With a one-minute signup process, you can be ready to raise money by having your supporters shop at hundreds of big-name online stores. Simply referencing your group’s SmartRaise profile page in all of your fundraising promotional materials can allow you to make tons of extra money in parallel with your other campaigns.
About SmartRaise:
SmartRaise is an easy-to-use and completely free online tool that is the perfect complement (or replacement) for the traditional fundraiser. In a matter of your minutes, your group can have its own personalized fundraising website where supporters can log on, learn about your cause, and earn you cash with every purchase they make at over 300 popular online stores.
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