Youth Fundraiser

Youth fundraisers can be a big undertaking, but are manageable when enthusiastic people with great organizational skills are involved. A youth fundraiser creates opportunities for young people to raise money for a charitable cause or to fund an event of their own, such as a trip, mission or sport. For most organizations, deciding how to organize fundraising efforts is not only the beginning. but also may be the biggest decision in the whole process.

Young people have many options when it comes to raising money for their cause. However, the important consideration is to keep the event or effort appropriate for the cause it is supporting. For example, if a group of kids want to sponsor a youth fundraiser to raise money for a children's hospital, then it would be appropriate to have a children's author come speak and donate a portion of every book sold to the hospital. Some other examples of ways to raise money could include selling pizzas, holding car washes, or putting on a benefit dinner.

There is a lot of planning and support that needs to go into fundraising efforts in order for them to be successful. Therefore, it is very important to motivate the participants and create an atmosphere that motivates the donors. Some organizations that are trying to raise money may offer a free concert, a complimentary gift, or simply an outline of what will be accomplished when certain goals are met. Successful youth fundraisers also will get the most for its dollar. This may sound like money hording, but it is just realistic business. If there is not sufficient funds raised based on the work done, no one will want to participate next time. Likewise, if too much money is raised, the donors are not likely to donate next time if they feel they have been taken advantage of.

Successful fundraising professionals know that having a great planning committee in place before beginning any attempts to advertise the fundraising is imperative. However, when the pieces are in place, the committee will need to advertise the youth fundraiser everywhere. If no one knows about the fundraising, no one can participate. Also, the advertising should be concise while also giving details about the event, as well as contact information. In addition to advertising, the youth fundraiser's workers need to be prepared and organized. Therefore, the fundraising committee should make sure someone is in charge of training the participants, teach them business manners, educating them about the specific details of what the money raised will be used for, and let them know where to get more information if needed.

Most of all, fundraising teams are most successful when they take the time to pray together: A praying team is a winning team. The Bible tells the people to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Therefore, the committee would do well to pray about which youth fundraisers are most appropriate, pray together during the planning process, pray during the event, and thank God when they are finished!

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