There are two ways to hold a magazine fundraiser. Members of an organization can go door-to-door requesting that supports purchase a magazine from an offered list of magazine, or an organization can participate in one of any online sites that offer magazine fundraising programs.
When using the online method, your organization will usually receive a free website and promotional tools to encourage people to support your cause by purchasing one or more magazines. A committee should be appointed to research and collect email addresses of potential customers. These emails will be sent via an online system that will personalize invitations to potential supporters and invite them to order magazines on the website that has been designed specifically for your organization.
Unlike going door-to-door, there is no money to collect because the fundraising company processes and sends all orders. Not only does the online method work within your community, but emails can be sent to family and friends all over the United States – increasing your opportunity to raise money for your organization. The magazines subscriptions are offered at prices up to 85% off newsstand prices, and organizations usually make a 40% profit on the purchase price.
These online magazine programs are usually good for groups of any size, because the most important element in the success of the campaign depends on the number of email addresses that are entered. Make sure that your organization lets people know ahead of time to expect the fundraising email and ask them to forward it on to their family and friends.
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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