Fundraising Tips for Success

1.       Create a Planning Committee

                Ask enthusiastic people whose dedication and skills will make for a successful 
                event.  Involve enough volunteers to share the workload.

2.       Set a Goal

                Set realistic goals that you can measure and obtain. By tracking progress, you 
                will generate stronger event participation and community goodwill.

3.       Choose the Right Event

                Decide on the right fundraiser that fits the interests and skills of your group and 
                the community you’d like to be involved.

4.       Identify Your Target Audience

                Decide who you would like to participate in the event. Is it public participation for the  
                whole community or is it geared towards a specific group or organization?

5.       Schedule Your Event

                Pick a date and time for your event carefully to encourage maximum 
                participation. Give yourself plenty of time to organize, publicize, and 
                guarantee great success. This would be the right time to contact 
                Rebecca@alsphiladelphia.org to get the necessary forms submitted 
                and have any questions answered.

6.       Plan Your Budget

                By identifying and planning for expenses and income sources in advance, you 
                will maximize proceeds by keeping event costs down. Work on getting things you 
                might normally pay for donated instead.

7.       Create a Community Of Hope fundraising page

                By creating a page in honor of a loved one or for your event, you can let your 
                friends and family know about your event, they can donate securely, and you 
                can keep track of  all of your donations. Click HERE to get started.

8.       Promote and Publicize Your Event

                Get the word out early! Press releases, flyers, posters, community bulletin 
                boards, emails, Facebook – all are easy ways to publicize. Even TV, radio, 
                newspapers, and magazines often provide free public service time and ad 
                space.

9.       Collect the Funds

                Gather most donations ahead of time or during the event. Otherwise, all funds 
                should be collected within two weeks of the event.

10.   Say Your Thank-Yous!

                Recognize and acknowledge everyone who participates, let them know how 
                much money was raised, and do something special for your committee. This 
                can lead to the fundraiser becoming an annual event generating donations to 
                The ALS Association for years to come.