Tips for Successful Fundraising
  • Set your organization’s goal
    • How much do you need/want to raise?
    • Decide if you will be offering prizes to teams or individuals who sell the most.  (A pizza party is always a good reward!)
  • Set your fundraising dates
    • Most organizations give their sellers at least two weeks to sell the pizzas.  This allows for them to have time to get in touch with their customers.
    • Keep in mind that delivery date of the pizzas will usually be two weeks after the fundraiser ends.
  • Have a kick-off Meeting
    •  Give your sellers their order forms, important dates, goals, etc. all at one time
    • Sample the pizzas you will be selling.  This is a great way to help your sellers, as they will be able to answer questions from potential customers more accurately if they have had a chance to taste the pizzas!
  • Get the word out!
    • Social media works well.  Organizations can set up a Facebook page for the fundraiser or sellers can share the information on their own pages.
      • This allows you to introduce the organization and let people know what you are raising funds for!
    • Posters, bank signs, TV information channels, church bulletins, etc.
    • Personal contacts like family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and church groups.
  •  If you reach your goal, let your sellers know!  They can often use that as a selling point in their pitch!  For example, “We’ve already sold XXX pizzas!  Everyone loves them!”
  • Make sure your sellers thank their customers!