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Tip
Always
keep safety the top priority of every fundraising campaign.
Make sure your participants know and follow these safety
practices:
- ØAlways
sell in the company of others- use the buddy system or
with parental supervision.
- Never
enter someone’s home.
- Never
carry large amounts of cash.
- Sell
to people you know first- friends, family and neighbors.
- Know
why your organization is fundraising and tell people why
when you ask them for their support.
- Be
proud of your organization.
- Protect
chocolate from heat.
- Be
cheerful, courteous and smile.
- Always
thank people whether they buy or not.
- Turn
in your money on time.
- Have
fun!
Promote
Your Event
Promote the campaign in your community with printed signs
posted around the neighborhood and in grocery stores. For a
larger campaign, try to solicit free advertising in
newspapers, radio or TV. Purchase an ad in the community
newspaper, or post an announcement in your church bulletin.
Collect
the Money
Set a deadline and communicate it to all participants. Have
the money returned to the person responsible for collecting
the money by the deadline.
Fun
& Recognition
Fundraising can be an educational and rewarding experience
for everyone. Communicate the goals and the results of your
campaign. Your participants will feel the pride of
accomplishing the goals through teamwork! Recognize everyone
who participates and acknowledge exceptional individual
efforts.
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