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Easy Church Fundraising Success

04 Dec 2008

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Fundraising has always been a necessity for churches, youth groups, and non-profit organizations. Most people realize that funding is a tool to do God’s work and the amount of funding earned helps to determine the effectiveness of our giving.

For example if your youth group was going on a mission but there was only enough funds to get half of them to the location then less will be accomplished, or what if you could get everyone there but were not able to bring bibles, food, and that much needed water pump? Fewer people might have their mind open to hearing God’s word.

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously (2 Corinthians 9:6)

What is your cause?

missionDetermine the single cause for which all of the money will be used. This needs to be something “extra”. A van for the youth group, a new roof or pews for the church, the 2009 South American Mission. This step is absolutely essential, as the cause must create enthusiasm and determination among the group. The greater the cause the more people will want to participate and make it happen.

Having a fundraiser to pay the utilities or to keep the church alive will not work, if the congregation as a whole were behind those efforts they would have already happened and would be an indicator to the over all success you would have in church fundraising.

How much do you need to raise?

Determine the amount of money that will be required in order to accomplish your cause, this will be your goal.

Luke 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it.

At the start of the fundraising campaign you will want to let everyone know what the goal is and exactly what the fundraiser will pay for. If the fundraiser is to get a new sound/video system for the church write out exactly what is being paid for and how it will benefit the congregation, Sell it!

“This fundraising money will be used to purchase and install:

  • 3 woofermajigers
  • 1 sound board
  • 1 sub processing system
  • 1 amplification system
  • 3 60×90 overhead projection screen
  • 1 3-way projection system

This new sound system will allow our choir and band to be heard crisply and clearly. With our over head projection screens showing the words to songs and hymns everyone will be able to sing along, including new patrons that may not already know the words. Our chorus of joyous voices will raise the roof and lift our spirits! This will also help us to make guest feel welcome and perhaps they will come back and praise with us again… just one more way we can spread God’s word. Additionally if you have you ever missed the first 2 minutes of my sermon while you are looking up the verse you will really appreciate that you will be able to see it on a state of the art overhead screen…….or as the Pastor you could say I am tired of seeing the top of peoples heads for the first two minutes of my sermons”

You must sell it, you must drum up support.

What is your product?

Fundraising cardsI recommend fundraising discount cards because they are quick, easy and profitable. The church members sell the fundraising cards just like they would sell candy bars or pop corn. They sell for $10 and cost as little as $1.50 each. Supporter can sell 10 – 20 cards. On the front of your fundraising discount card will be your organization’s name, logo, and expiration date. The back will contain twelve (12) to twenty (20) local merchants, each giving a buy one get one free offer or other discount. The cards are valid for one (1) year of continuous use by the bearer.

Since a discount card fundraiser is also a great opportunity for the merchant, most of them will stay with the group for a fundraiser year after year. Some groups actually form waiting lists. Easy Fundraising Cards is great source.

Communicate, communicate, communicate!

Continue to remind people why their effort is so important. Communicate daily with everyone involved in the fundraising effort, let them know how it is going, let them hear success stories, praise the efforts of those producing the greatest results, so other will follow. everyone wants to be recognized for their efforts in a successful cause and want to be part of “the buzz”.

Your church fundraising efforts can produce quick revenue to continue God’s work.

Mark South
Easy Church Fundraising

How To Have Successful Church Fundraisers

24 Nov 2008

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It is for a good cause after all, right? This year, instead of selling the same old, same old at the church fundraiser, why not make things a bit more exciting for everyone involved? First, let’s take a look at the typical church fundraisers, or in other words, the tried and true. Chances are, you’ve probably participated in one of these fundraisers before as part of a church or school group:

  • Selling candy bars
  • Bartering frozen cookie dough
  • Crafting candles
  • Marketing magazine subscriptions
  • Dealing fundraising discount cards

Now, there’s nothing wrong with these church fundraisers. They have worked time and time again to raise plentiful sums of money for the cause. But the thing is, these fundraisers are just getting a little tired and difficult to promote. The excitement has worn off and it’s time to try something new.

What Makes A Fundraiser Successful?

The key to mastering incredibly successful church fundraisers is getting everyone possible involved with the excitement. Some of the aspects that really help to generate buzz include:

  • Working with a fresh new product or idea
  • Promoting something fun, creative, and catchy
  • Choosing a fundraising product that’s affordable to get started with
  • Making sure the item selected has good potential for profit
  • Fundraising with a product that’s priced to sell

Remember the colorful rubber bracelets that were all the rage just a couple of years ago? It’s no surprise they caught on – they can be described by each of these concepts. Following these rules of thumb is the key to fundraising success.

One Fun And Successful Church Fundraising Idea

One fun, new church fundraising idea is promoting and selling custom sandals. Embracing the footwear fashion phenomenon is a perfect blank slate for imprinting your church’s name, logo, or any other slogan of choice. Sandals and flip flops have found incredible popularity over the last few years, and it doesn’t look like the trend is going away any time soon.

Because the custom sandals meet all the standards of a successful fundraiser, they practically sell themselves. As soon as people see them for the first time, they immediately want a pair of their own. They’re fun to sell, fun to wear, affordable, catchy, and they boast a really great profit margin all at the same time. You can’t beat that.

As an added bonus, every time the sandals are worn, they’re sharing your church group’s message with each and every step their wearers take. What an incredibly fun and easy way to promote a message, all while successfully generating plenty of much needed funds!

This year, as the time to plan your next big church fundraiser rolls around, why not try something new and exciting… something like custom sandals and flip flops? Successful church fundraisers are practically guaranteed when promoting a successful product.

To learn more about having successful church fundraisers visit: www.baguscustom.com

I don’t know how successful this particular fundraiser would be but it is definately Unique and the company appears to be on the up and up