Fundraising 101
Jewish Penicllin is a great fundraiser for middle school, high school, universities, clubs, and non-for-profit organizations who want to use a unique concept.
- Jewish Penicillin is one product, one fundraiser, with one mission: "Healing the world, one bowl at a time."
- Planning session - Set financial goals, fundraising time frame (we recommend four weeks for a fundraiser) and make sure you stick to the set time!
- Alert community about fundraiser.
- Promote fundraiser through parent letters, organizational newsletters, posters and community announcements.
- Hold a "kick-off" rally, which educates the participants on the fundraising programs, and build enthusiasm to reach fundraising goals.
- Start the fundraiser!
- Monitor progress and provide encouragement and incentives to keep the participants motivated.
- Once the fundraiser is complete, collect the order forms and money (if utilizing Jewish Penicillin order form).
- Tally the results (pre-ordered prevents leftover Jewish Penicillin).
- Send tally form and payment to Jewish Penicillin.
- Schedule delivery date with Jewish Penicillin.
- Set a time and place for participants to meet to pick up their Jewish Penicillin. Have participants distribute Jewish Penicillin in an orderly fashion.
- Check for any mis-orders and make the necessary arrangements with Jewish Penicillin.
- Have the participants deliver their Jewish Penicillin that they sold. A personal thank you letter by the participants can't hurt.
- Enjoy the fruits of your labor and start thinking of ways on improving your next fundraiser.
Fundraising Selling Tips
- Set a starting date and closing date for your fundraiser. Four weeks is an ideal time frame. Anything more than four weeks can be counter-productive.
- Clearly define the reason and goals for your fundraiser.
- Assign volunteers to help run and administer the fundraiser - especially on the day the products arrive.
- Have each participant make a list of family and friends who may be interested in supporting your fundraising efforts.
- Promotion and word of mouth is key. Spread the word throughout the community.
- Keep copies of all order forms for your records or for potential tax implications.
- Triple-check all monies and orders before calling in or sending your order to your partner fundraising organization. Trust us, this will save you a big headache if your orders are correct.
- Rely on your product fundraising company professional for suggestions and advice.
- Keep copies of all forms turned in by volunteers before sending them to the fundraising company.
- Keep your participants enthusiastic & have fun!