Fundraising Tip: Keep it Simple!

Last week we looked at creative ideas to help you maximize your fundraising efforts. This week our tip is to utilize the KISS principle to obtain extra pledges: Keeping it Simple and Straightforward!

Here are five examples of simple, yet effective techniques to incorporate into your overall fundraising strategy:

Update Your Voicemail Message. Update the message on your cell phone or answering machine to mention that you are fundraising for MS Bike.

Email Signature Line. Change the signature line of your outgoing emails to mention your involvement.

Tag Along. Why not bring out a potential donor with you to an Event Workshop or Pub Night. A casual get together is a great time to explain you’re the importance of their support.

Bulletins. Contact your place of worship, community center or other places where the community gathers and ask that they put an announcement of your involvement in their weekly bulletin.

Garage Sale. The staple in spring cleaning fundraising events. Ask your friends and family to donate any items that you could sell to maximize your total.

Lastly, start fundraising early. Implement these tips as soon as possible and you’ll find that you can dramatically increase your overall fundraising totals, enabling you to get much more out of your Tour!

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