Event Planning for Your South Carolina Fund Raiser
Fund raising has come a long way since the days of selling chocolate bars door-to-door. If you are planning a fund raiser for your church, school or civic organization, you have many options to consider.
Choosing a South Carolina Fund Raiser
Does your church need to raise money for a new nursery? Does your child’s school need to money for a new gymnasium? How do you decide what type of fund raiser is best for your group? There are several things you need to keep in mind. First, what age group will be working on the fund raiser? Second, how much money do you need to raise and how much time to you have to do it? Third, make sure the organization you are raising money for is comfortable with the fund raising method you are using. And last, think about the group you are targeting and what they will be most likely to purchase or donate to.
South Carolina Food Fund Raisers
Food related fund raisers are the most popular in South Carolina. Candy bars and popcorn used to be the leaders of the pack, but fund raising companies have expanded to include new items such as cookie dough, fruit, pizza, health food, desserts, and gourmet food!
Food fund raisers work well for school-aged children. The food is often selected from a catalog and delivered several weeks later. Food such as pizza, donuts or candy can be purchased through a brochure or sold at sporting events or socials. Food fund raisers go over especially well around the holidays. Gourmet snacks and fruit are wonderful Christmas gifts. Remember to plan ahead and make sure orders can be ready in time for the holidays. Most importantly when participating in a food fund raiser –choose food that is season appropriate. For example, don’t sell chocolate in the summer or lemonade in the winter.
Service Fund Raisers in South Carolina
Selling a product is one way to raise funds, selling a service is another. Some people may be hesitant about purchasing something from a catalog or door-to-door sales drive, but are willing to participate in a service-related fund raiser. Car washes are perhaps the most widely used type of service fund raisers. They require little overhead expense and are a good way to get everyone involved. You can design any sort of service-oriented fund raiser you can think of, so long as it meets the needs of your target group. Many groups have had success by offering services such as: babysitting, lawn care, house cleaning or personal chefs. Whatever service you decide to sell, remember that quality is important. Service-oriented fund raisers often turn into yearly events, and if you provide a good service you can have repeat customers for years to come!
Product Fund Raisers in South Carolina
There are hundreds of products available for sale as fund raisers. As with any other type of fund raiser, be sure your product is tailored to your target group. Some popular ideas include: magazines, Christmas trees/wreaths, candles, wrapping paper, flowers or custom t-shirts. Products can either be available for immediate purchase or selected from a catalog and delivered at a later day. Remember, the holidays are a great time for fund raisers, so if possible have your products available for delivery before the holidays. As with any fund raiser, be sure of the quality of the product you are selling. Many companies will send you a sample product before you commit to their program. For a complete listing of fund raising resources, visit www.eventplanning.sc.
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