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7 Tips for Choosing a Sales Fundraiser for Your Group
Product sales are the most common form of fundraising in schools and other youth groups. For the most part, they are easy to organize, parents know what to do, and the results are fairly predictable. In addition, the amount of administrative oversight on a product sale is relatively low, when compared to other kinds of fundraising events like auctions or walk-a-thons. It's no wonder product sales have gained such popularity. However, this kind of a fundraising activity is only successful if proper planning and forethought go into them. There are several factors that could sink your product sale, if you don't take care. Here are a few to keep in mind...

Fundraising Is All About Marketing
It doesn't matter if you're a Girl Scout selling cookies door to door or a National Group doing a mass mailing, fundraising is all about "marketing". Read this article to learn more.

Get Your Fundraiser Noticed
The popular saying "if you build it they will come" may be wishful thinking so don't assume that everyone will find out about your fundraiser. Make sure you get the word out ahead of time and make it as visible as possible. Here are four ideas to get you started.

How To Have A Successful Fundraiser
Are you tired of small fundraising success? You may not realize it, but it is NOT hard to motivate your group to sell more than ever before. Here's how.

How to Reach Your Fundraising Financial Goals
These simple tips will help you to maximize your profits.

Top 10 Tips For Fundraising Success
Want to make more sales and have a more successful fundraiser? Check out these 10 tips!

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