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|  | How to Organize a Campaign Note: By clicking on an item in the table of contents below, it will take you directly to the topic. Who can organize a Fundraising Campaign? Who can organize a Fundraising Campaign? Any person or group can organize a fundraising campaign. The purpose of the campaign has to be to help achieve a not-for-profit project, raise money for a charity, or to offset the costs of team or group activities or the cost of an educational experience. It cannot be just to make money or for personal profit. Do you require the support of a local Fundraising Specialist? It depends on the past experience of your organization or group. If your group is experienced and/or an easily managed size, you will find all the information you need on this site to run a successful campaign. Regardless of your group’s size or experience, a Fundraising Specialist can help you develop a fundraising strategy and offer valuable services that cannot be provided when you purchase on-line. Refer to the Fundraising Services page, contact a Fundraising Specialist directly, call 1.800.461.1957, or complete the Jumpstart Form to learn more. Establish a Fundraising Goal Knowing how much money you need to raise has the following benefits:
Timing of Campaign A Fundraising campaign can be run almost any time. Generally, if the campaign is to raise money for team or group activities, it is best to run the campaign at the beginning of the season. This is when participation and enthusiasm is typically highest and your results should reflect this. Length of Campaign The length of campaign can vary depending on your objectives and the motivation of the fundraisers. But campaigns don’t have to be long to be successful. Typically, a campaign that runs 2 to 4 weeks can be very effective. By setting a specific beginning date and ending date for your fundraiser, it is easier to generate and maintain enthusiasm. For the best results make sure the event is the primary focus of attention! Have a Campaign Leader It’s important to have a leader that will stay motivated until the end of the campaign. They should be organized and have good communication skills to ensure everyone is kept informed and energized. For larger groups of young people it is desirable to have adult volunteers to assist the leader. The assistants can help with receiving and distributing the chocolate. If necessary, they can also help with contacting participants during the campaign. It is also important to have one person who is responsible for collecting the money. That can be done by the leader or someone appointed by them. Product Selection WFC offers a wide range of products and packaging options to meet every fundraising need. Here are some points to consider when choosing the best product option for your campaign: Peanut Free versus Nut and Peanut Free Product Selling Price
Straight Pack or Variety Pack
Personalized versus Stock Label
Both Personalized and Stock labels include a Pizza Hut coupon that offers a savings on the purchase of a Pizza Hut Pan Pizza that is equal to or greater than the price of the Fundraising product being sold. This gives your supporters additional value when supporting your cause. How Much Product to Order There are a number of factors that affect the number of cases you can sell so it is very difficult to generalize. Depending on the campaign objectives, organizations such as sports teams typically order from 1 to 5 cases per participant. For a large school-wide campaign, an initial order of one case per student is typical. For a smaller groups within a school, fundraising for a specific purpose, one or more cases per student may be ordered. The most important factors in determining how much product to order are the financial objective and the motivation of the participants. You can use the profit calculator to establish how many cases you need to sell to meet your financial objective. It can also be used to compare the profit generated by selling products which sell for different price points. If you are ordering on-line please keep in mind that unsold chocolate cannot be returned for a refund. If you want to be able to return unsold product contact a Fundraising Specialist by using the Fundraising Specialist Locator, calling us at 1.800.461.1957 or completing the Jumpstart Form. Receiving and Storage of Product If possible, before accepting your delivery, inspect the shipment for missing or damaged cases. Count the cases to ensure it matches what you ordered and the shipping paperwork. If necessary, ask the driver to make a note of any missing or damaged boxes. If there are any issues contact our Customer Service Department immediately at 1.800.461.1957. If you are storing the chocolate prior to distributing it to the fundraisers, store it in a Secure and Cool Area. Chocolate is a food item and is heat and odour sensitive. Do not store near a heat source such as a furnace, radiator or windows. Promote your Event Promote the campaign in your community with printed signs posted around the neighbourhood and on notice boards at grocery stores. For a larger campaign, solicit free advertising in newspapers, radio or TV. Purchase an ad in the community newspaper. 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. Safe Fundraising Always keep safety the top priority of every fundraising campaign. Make sure your participants know and follow these safety practices:
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