Helpful Fundraising Tips

1.Timing

Thinking ahead is key to success. Once you have decided your event, start planning, giving yourself plenty of time. To be successful and minimise stress, the important factors to cover are:

• Permission from relevant authorities
• Publicity
• Hall bookings
• Getting sponsorship

2.Place

• Decide where you want to hold your event and make sure the venue provides everything you need. 
• Have a contingency plan in case it rains on the day of an outside event
• Ensure the venue has sufficient insurance to cover your event.

3.Money

It is a good idea to consider how much your event will cost and how much your event is likely to raise.

4.Helpers

• Gather a team of willing helpers – allow for last minute changes.
• Be sure of everybody's particular skills – and use them!
• Draw up an agreed plan of who is doing what.
• Give a copy of the plan to all the helpers.
• Ensure that everyone knows what to do and feels happy and confident about it - people are more willing to help if they are happy.
• When all jobs have been allocated, make sure that the whole team knows all of the dates and timings- communication is essential.
• For fundraising in schools, have a meeting with the Head Teacher or form tutor to ensure you have their full support-you may even get their help.