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For first time volunteers, starting a fund raiser
can be a daunting task! Here's a few tips to help you get started.
- Keep it simple. You will raise more money when you limit
your sales to two big events rather than many small ones. Many
of our customers create a tradition by aligning themselves with
a particular product and season. For instance PTO's and PTA's
can have a very effective budget campaign using a
gift wrap fund raiser catalog in the fall and major
brand candy fund raiser in the spring. DMI offers a great
variety of fund raising products
for sales any time of year. A sales representive can help
you choose the best one for your group.
- Set your dates. Whether your selling items from a fund
raiser brochure or candy from a tote, two-weeks is the recommended
time frame for a sale.
- Put it in writing. Good records will ensure you keep
all of your hard earned profits. This "rule" applies
not only to your sales order or contract with DMI, but also to
the transactions that occur between your organization and participants
in your fundraiser. DMI provides comprehensive
tally reports and distribution records for your convenience
and security.
- Spread the word. It's a good cause! Let everyone know
about it. Posters, press releases and public announcements are
all effective means of promoting your sale. To keep your participants
informed, DMI will draft and copy a fund
raiser kick-off letter that includes all of the important
details.
- Thank your volunteers. When you reach your goal, recognize
the efforts of your participants. Perhaps you had some outstanding
sales people, teams or classes. DMI can help you create custom
award programs to thank the individuals or groups that worked
to make your sale a success.
DMI offers a vast selection of fund raising products for schools,
clubs, leagues, PTO's/PTA's and other non-profit groups. For more
great tips and details contact a DMI Sales
Representative or sign-up for our mailing list to receive a
free newsletter!
Telephone: 800-628-5905
Fax: 219-465-1356
Postal Address: 57 N 450 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Email: jennie@calldmi.com
Tell us your goal,
we'll make it ours.
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