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Use this checklist as a tool in planning your upcoming fundraiser:
Start with the Why – The more specific you can be in why you’re raising funds, the more motivating it is for donors. Stay away from things like “General Operating Budget” and lean towards specifics, such as “Chromebooks” or “Playground Renovations.” Make sure to share this goal often with participants and potential donors to drive up donations during your fundraiser.
Form a Planning Committee – Determine who has the bandwidth to be a part of this fundraiser and clearly define responsibilities, such as promoting the event. It can be helpful to make a list of additional volunteers you can utilize such as parents and staff.
Pro Tip: Make a list of additional volunteers you can utilize such as parents and staff.
Watch the Virtual Onboarding (CLICK HERE) – This video contains key information about the 3 different aspects of the site you’ll be using: the student dashboard, donor checkout, and admin dashboard. You will also learn about our Help Desk for all of your planning resources. Feel free to schedule a follow up meeting or email your Booster Representative with any questions
Pro Tip: Along the bottom of the video, you can access the tool bar which allows you to adjust the speed by clicking the settings wheel or go to a specific section of the video by clicking on the chapters icon.
Use Your Fundraiser to Build School Spirit – A spirit wear shirt to wear on the day of your event is a great option for building school spirit. Check out the options to bulk order spirit wear through Booster Gear or reach out to your Booster Representative for more information.
Pro Tip: In the off season of your event fundraiser, consider opening an online store. Booster Gear only ships items that actually sell so you are never stuck with leftover inventory.
Recruit Sponsors to Offset Costs – Reach out to local businesses to sponsor your fundraiser and pay for your spirit wear in exchange for having their company name or logo on the apparel and fundraising website.
Pro Tip: We can add up to 6 business logos onto the site and attach their website links!
Plan a Promotion Strategy – From social media to signs and flyers, promoting your fundraiser is essential. Create a timeline of how you will communicate with families and the community through the entire fundraiser. Plan to communicate early and often! Designate a point person to be in charge of this!
Pro Tip: Use these Promotional Templates for flyers, social media graphics, communication blasts, and more!
Prepare Website Customizations – Several items can be customized specific to your school. The following can be sent to your MyBooster Expert: school logo and colors, program description, program video and images, what you’re raising funds for, financial goal, prizes, and more!
Have Fun! –
It’s literally part of the word — FUNdraising. So make it fun! The more the students are enjoying your fundraiser the more motivated they will be to participate. You can even create a theme for your event!
Pro Tip: Brainstorm ways to make activities extra exciting and use a rewards system to encourage student participation. Click here for ideas!
Get Your Teachers Involved – A successful fundraiser needs the support of your teachers! Encourage them to send out classroom communication. Your teachers spend the most time with students and play a huge part in keeping them motivated.
Pro Tip: Institute a reward system for teachers too! Who wouldn’t want to earn a jeans pass or duty free lunch for being the top class in the school?!
Post Fundraiser: Thank Your Donors and Volunteers – Make sure to express your gratitude to all the students, families, volunteers and members of your community that helped make your fundraiser a success.
Pro Tip: If your community has a positive experience, they are more likely to get involved again the next time your school hosts a fundraiser.
Post Fundraiser: Schedule Next Year's Fundraiser – Next year will be here before you know it! Talk with your MyBooster Expert about dates for next year, and then enjoy some rest after all your hard work!
Pro Tip: Does your school run multiple fundraisers throughout the year? Ask your MyBooster about partnering with Booster for your next program!
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