Finding That First Direct Sales Fundraiser
Fundraisers are a unique opportunity to increase your business income and credibility within your community.
So how do you find your first fundraiser for your direct sales or home based business? Well, that question has puzzled many of us as first strains of the idea for using fundraising in our direct sales business has crossed our brain waves.
The first and most important thing you can do is to make sure you are prepared business wise for an event before you start looking for partners to work with.
Are you comfortable with your business and the company procedures? If you are new to your company or new to Direct Sales, do your research before booking your fundraiser.
You want to be professional from the start and if you seem unsure about company policies or shipping challenges or any other factors, that could hinder your fundraiser and make it an unpleasant experience for your group as well as for you.
Once you are comfortable knowing everything you need to know, lets do some research! Start a list of everyone you know that is involved in an organization of some sort.
Think of organizations like: PTA/Parent Clubs Scouts Brownie Groups Cheerleading Groups Gymnastics Band Swim Team Day Camp Vacation Bible School Churches Non Profit Organizations Booster Clubs Sport Groups Dance Groups Day Cares Parochial Schools These are just a few of the organizations that could use fundraising.
Now you want to figure out who you know within some of these organizations.
Give them a call and find out as much as you can about the club and any contact information.
Get together your packet of information and mail to the contact at the organization.
In 3-4 days after mailing, you need to call the organization's contact and follow up with them.
Did they receive your packet? Do they have any questions? Who makes the decisions on fundraising and are they actively looking for a fundraiser at this time? Can you call back again X amount of time? Make sure you have a checklist of who you called and when you need to re-contact them.
The secret behind getting fundraisers is persistence, follow up and follow through and always show your professionalism by re-contacting them when you say you will.
By following these few basics, you will find yourself in the fundraising business and beginning to grow your direct sales business in a new, fabulous way.
Enjoy!
So how do you find your first fundraiser for your direct sales or home based business? Well, that question has puzzled many of us as first strains of the idea for using fundraising in our direct sales business has crossed our brain waves.
The first and most important thing you can do is to make sure you are prepared business wise for an event before you start looking for partners to work with.
Are you comfortable with your business and the company procedures? If you are new to your company or new to Direct Sales, do your research before booking your fundraiser.
You want to be professional from the start and if you seem unsure about company policies or shipping challenges or any other factors, that could hinder your fundraiser and make it an unpleasant experience for your group as well as for you.
Once you are comfortable knowing everything you need to know, lets do some research! Start a list of everyone you know that is involved in an organization of some sort.
Think of organizations like: PTA/Parent Clubs Scouts Brownie Groups Cheerleading Groups Gymnastics Band Swim Team Day Camp Vacation Bible School Churches Non Profit Organizations Booster Clubs Sport Groups Dance Groups Day Cares Parochial Schools These are just a few of the organizations that could use fundraising.
Now you want to figure out who you know within some of these organizations.
Give them a call and find out as much as you can about the club and any contact information.
Get together your packet of information and mail to the contact at the organization.
In 3-4 days after mailing, you need to call the organization's contact and follow up with them.
Did they receive your packet? Do they have any questions? Who makes the decisions on fundraising and are they actively looking for a fundraiser at this time? Can you call back again X amount of time? Make sure you have a checklist of who you called and when you need to re-contact them.
The secret behind getting fundraisers is persistence, follow up and follow through and always show your professionalism by re-contacting them when you say you will.
By following these few basics, you will find yourself in the fundraising business and beginning to grow your direct sales business in a new, fabulous way.
Enjoy!
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