Does anyone know what a good way to raise funds is?

Question

or in other words how to find people or organizations who might be willing to donate to a good cause?

Answer 1

It's probably going to depend upon what cause you're fundraising for, and if you're set up as a non-profit already.

If you are trying to raise funds for something like a church group boy/girls scout troop, basketball team, etc, then your best bet is is to probably sell things. Look around your community, many businesses already have programs in place to raise funds. Restaurants, bookstores, car washes, etc, will often have fundraising nights/days where a portion of their proceeds go to your organization, in return for you sending customers to them. Indepent product reps, like Avon, tupperware, etc, will often do the same as a fundraising event. And then there is always the candy/cookie/calendar/etc sales.

For things like little league baseball teams, you can sometimes get a local business to sponser your team in return for advertising - IE, your team name will incorporate the business name, stuff like that. Check with your league rules for that.

If you are simply looking for donations for a good cause, you probably won't get far unless you are a registered non-profit.

good luck!

Answer 2

It depends on the nature of the charity, what kind of organization or individual you might successfully approach.

You can get a list of businesses from a local chamber of commerce or business bureau. Most municipalities have such a business organization.

Phone calls or personal visits are usually more effective than sending out solicitations by mail. This is especially true if you can establish some kind of local connection or relationship. That is, a business or individual is more likely to give to you if you live in the same neighborhood, or went to the same school, work for the same company, go to the same church, et cetera.

Large companies, such as Wal-Mart, McDonalds, banks, and so on, usually have a company policy for supporting local charities. Do not be afraid to approach the local manager of a large company and inquire what company programs their might be in support of a local charity.

Clubs, unions and professional associations also have charity programs that you may inquire about. Some clubs are specifically charity oriented. In other organizations, like unions, the charity effort may be incidental to the main purpose of the organization. When you meet someone you could ask if they belong to a club, service organization, union, professional organization or religious affiliation that might possibly contribute funds. Such groups usually have a trusted individual or group of directors who exercise discretion in allocating funds to charity on a regular basis. If your purpose in raising funds has merit, they may be able to offer you not only some funds but some advice and organizational assistance.

Answer 3

hey there, start by asking everyone in your organization (or everyone you know) to submit a list of people they know who works in a for-profit organization--- ask those contacts for info to form a list of contacts who can make decisions around donations... then put together a package outlining your organization's mission, etc, and how their contributions would make a difference to their community- most importantly - outline how you're going to let the public know that their company has made that difference, for example you could put out a press release at the end of your campaign announcing the contributors- mention them in your monthly newsletter, etc etc... good luck- when you get out there asking for stuff- stuff invariably comes back- takes some patience and persistence....

Answer 4

First try bake sales, car washes, etc. If those don't raise alot of money try visiting local businesses and explain why you need the money for your organization and see if they are willing to donate........Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Depends on your charitable organization. There are many grants available to non-profits. Getting local involvement and buy in is usually critical for the success of fundraising.

Answer 6

churches are a good place to start.

Answer 7

You need let you projects speak to your donors themselves

Answer 8

tell them i need stuff for the homeless and say it is the turth because it is