Cheerleading is perhaps the most expensive group on any high school or middle school campus. With camp, camp outfits, uniforms and regular cheerleading supplies it is already up into the $500 - $800 range. Add to that gymnastics training and trips to competition for the elite squads and you are looking at $1,200 - $2,000 very quickly. Choosing the right fundraiser for a group with that kind of need is a very important one to say the least.
Many of the cheer squads I work with actually use the fundraiser for another purpose. Because when we work with them it is usually the first thing the team does together after tryouts, the cheer coach can actually turn the fundraiser into a team building event. Kind of like a "Ropes Course" only not as scary!
Listed below are ideas to help you get started with your fundraising that accomplishes two goals. One is raising lots of money for the girls, the other helping them to work together for the first time as a team.
1. Do the fundraiser as soon after tryouts as possible. I hear (jokingly) that it is the only time of the year that they actually listen to the sponsor! More importantly, it is the exact time of the year when they have the most expenses in front of them and they are still "jazzed" about making the squad. That means their excitement level is still a the peak. With the high cost of cheerleading, even their parents are motivated to help in the fundraising efforts.
2. Do pick a product that has a fairly high retail value. You don't want to take a bunch of very motivated students and their parents and give them a product that they have to sell a million gazillion to make a few bucks with. In fundraising language that's like taking a Porsche and putting a lawnmower engine in it. Cookie dough is what we have found to be best. Your opinion may differ, but that's the facts.
3. Do not tell the cheerleaders how much to sell. Don't tell them what their goal is going to be. You'll probably always give them a goal that is far short of what they would set for themselves. What we do, is tell them how much they make on each item sold and equate that to what uniform parts and camp cost will be and simply ask them how much of that do they want to raise? You'll be amazed at the number of them that want to go for a major portion of it on their fundraiser and more often than not actually hit their goal.
So what ever idea that you choose, make it sure it helps you get closer to your goal and at the same time is accomplishes the main purpose of the fundraiser... That is, it makes lots of money!
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
School Fundraising Warning! Why Traditional Fundraisers Aren't Working
If you are in charge of raising money for your school then you need to read this article. Traditional fundraisers like gift wrapping paper and cookie dough sales have seen a dramatic decrease recently due to the economic recession. If your school depends on these types of fundraisers to raise money, then you are probably all too familiar with the decrease in sales. Couple that with reduced funding from state and local governments, and your school could be in for some serious cutbacks.
So your school has two options: accept the cutbacks as status quo and deal with them, or you can become innovative and find a way to raise the money you need. I don't know about you, but I'm not up for the former and will show you how to focus on the latter. Unfortunately, most schools don't think outside the box enough when it comes to fundraising and will often have a hard time transitioning to something new.
So what's the problem...
One thing you need to realize is that the problem is not with your sellers or parent involvement, instead the problem is the same as any other product that is for sale... the customer's need. In the past, your school could get away with, "We're raising money for _______," and they would buy what you had to sell. Now, you have to go after their need, "We're selling this __________ that will benefit you by (saving you money, saving you time, etc.) and the proceeds will go to help us raise money for ______."
Do you see the difference? By providing something that will benefit them, you are helping them meet a need or a want, which takes the focus off them parting with their money for something they don't know if they want.
So what's working...
At this point, all that is left is to make sure you are providing something of value...something that's a "no-brainer." As someone who has been involved in fundraising for years, I can tell you that I've never seen more interest in Discount Card Fundraisers than ever before. At the end of the day, the benefits FAR outweigh the cost to the buyer that they have no problem forking over $10 or $20 bucks because they know they'll save 5 times that with the savings.
So your school has two options: accept the cutbacks as status quo and deal with them, or you can become innovative and find a way to raise the money you need. I don't know about you, but I'm not up for the former and will show you how to focus on the latter. Unfortunately, most schools don't think outside the box enough when it comes to fundraising and will often have a hard time transitioning to something new.
So what's the problem...
One thing you need to realize is that the problem is not with your sellers or parent involvement, instead the problem is the same as any other product that is for sale... the customer's need. In the past, your school could get away with, "We're raising money for _______," and they would buy what you had to sell. Now, you have to go after their need, "We're selling this __________ that will benefit you by (saving you money, saving you time, etc.) and the proceeds will go to help us raise money for ______."
Do you see the difference? By providing something that will benefit them, you are helping them meet a need or a want, which takes the focus off them parting with their money for something they don't know if they want.
So what's working...
At this point, all that is left is to make sure you are providing something of value...something that's a "no-brainer." As someone who has been involved in fundraising for years, I can tell you that I've never seen more interest in Discount Card Fundraisers than ever before. At the end of the day, the benefits FAR outweigh the cost to the buyer that they have no problem forking over $10 or $20 bucks because they know they'll save 5 times that with the savings.
Inexpensive Franchises For Under $2,000
With a struggling economy people are turning to new outlets of creating a steady income. The number of people starting their own businesses is on the rise; if you're one of these people thinking about starting your own business let me suggest buying a franchise. Franchises, in my opinion, are a much safer investment because you're able to sell quality products that are already well known and you'll be provided with a proven system to follow.
Most franchises are anywhere from $20,000 to $500,000 just to buy into; then you've got to worry about a work location, overhead, and all other expenses. Not many people have this type of money or are ready to take such a large risk.
This article's purpose is to inform people that they don't have to spend a fortune on a franchise; they can buy into a company for less than $2,000 and still have the potential to make a six figure income. Where can you find a business opportunity like this? There are tons of businesses that a person can buy into on the internet that will help a person achieve their financial goals.
It shouldn't be any surprise for you to hear that the internet is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Having a business on the web allow you market your products and services to the whole world, and not just a specific region like a traditional business.
If you want to buy into an inexpensive business that still provides you with quality products and a great system for you to follow then look no further than the internet. There are some expensive companies on the web, but you shouldn't have to spend much more than $2,000 to get into a great company.
Most franchises are anywhere from $20,000 to $500,000 just to buy into; then you've got to worry about a work location, overhead, and all other expenses. Not many people have this type of money or are ready to take such a large risk.
This article's purpose is to inform people that they don't have to spend a fortune on a franchise; they can buy into a company for less than $2,000 and still have the potential to make a six figure income. Where can you find a business opportunity like this? There are tons of businesses that a person can buy into on the internet that will help a person achieve their financial goals.
It shouldn't be any surprise for you to hear that the internet is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Having a business on the web allow you market your products and services to the whole world, and not just a specific region like a traditional business.
If you want to buy into an inexpensive business that still provides you with quality products and a great system for you to follow then look no further than the internet. There are some expensive companies on the web, but you shouldn't have to spend much more than $2,000 to get into a great company.
Circle K Franchise Review
In 1951 the circle K convenience store chain emerged in the market. Mr. Fred Hervey the founder of the circle K started with three kay's food stores in El Paso which is in Texas. He expanded his business throughout southwestern U.S., which required a series of acquisitions, and ultimately emerged as an international player in the year 1979. By this time, he signed the licensing agreement and spread the business in Japan.
Expanding franchise business by Circle K
In the year 1995 the Circle K started franchising to expand its business. Not only in the southern, western and southwestern U.S., but also in other six different countries the stores of Circle K can be found. Thus today it became one of the renowned food store corporate house in the world. Over the decades, hundreds of franchise units of circle K emerged in U.S. Canada and in other foreign countries. In 2009, 469 franchises started in the U.S. the number of foreign franchise were 3,704 in the year 2009.
Being a Circle K franchise is a good choice to expand food store business. The amount of total investments to start a franchise business in this case varies from $161,000 to $1,353,000. The fee will be $15,000. The term of agreement will be 10 consecutive years, which must be renewed to continue franchising. By thus time the Circle K will earn a royalty fee of 4% from the franchiser.
Financing facility and operational support
There exist two different types of financing one In-house and other third party. The two financing method are exactly same except, they differ in respect of equipment. No franchise fee, startup cost, inventory cost, accounts receivable and payroll cost is incurred for the two methods The. franchise must possess some other qualification in order to run the business smoothly. The Net worth requirement in this case is $500,000 and the cash liquidity requirement is $200,000. Business experience is another most important aspect, which mainly concentrates on general business experience. Regarding the operational technique of such business is that.
• There must be at least 10 employees in a franchise unit.
• No franchise will be allowed having absentee ownership.
• Franchises owning more than one unit should not be less than 15%
Training and support
Circle K provides training program and ongoing support to its franchise. Training is available both in the head quarters and also at the location of the franchise. In both cases, the training duration is for 2 weeks. Ongoing support is given in various forms such as Newsletter, meetings, internet, toll free phone lines, spot evaluations and many others. Internet and toll free phone facility helps in interacting with the customer and know their needs instantly. Similarly, the spot evaluation is the direct contact process to get customers preference and choice. Circle K also assists with market support, which mainly refers to with co-operative advertising. Both ongoing and market support is essential to achieve desired goals of business.
Expanding franchise business by Circle K
In the year 1995 the Circle K started franchising to expand its business. Not only in the southern, western and southwestern U.S., but also in other six different countries the stores of Circle K can be found. Thus today it became one of the renowned food store corporate house in the world. Over the decades, hundreds of franchise units of circle K emerged in U.S. Canada and in other foreign countries. In 2009, 469 franchises started in the U.S. the number of foreign franchise were 3,704 in the year 2009.
Being a Circle K franchise is a good choice to expand food store business. The amount of total investments to start a franchise business in this case varies from $161,000 to $1,353,000. The fee will be $15,000. The term of agreement will be 10 consecutive years, which must be renewed to continue franchising. By thus time the Circle K will earn a royalty fee of 4% from the franchiser.
Financing facility and operational support
There exist two different types of financing one In-house and other third party. The two financing method are exactly same except, they differ in respect of equipment. No franchise fee, startup cost, inventory cost, accounts receivable and payroll cost is incurred for the two methods The. franchise must possess some other qualification in order to run the business smoothly. The Net worth requirement in this case is $500,000 and the cash liquidity requirement is $200,000. Business experience is another most important aspect, which mainly concentrates on general business experience. Regarding the operational technique of such business is that.
• There must be at least 10 employees in a franchise unit.
• No franchise will be allowed having absentee ownership.
• Franchises owning more than one unit should not be less than 15%
Training and support
Circle K provides training program and ongoing support to its franchise. Training is available both in the head quarters and also at the location of the franchise. In both cases, the training duration is for 2 weeks. Ongoing support is given in various forms such as Newsletter, meetings, internet, toll free phone lines, spot evaluations and many others. Internet and toll free phone facility helps in interacting with the customer and know their needs instantly. Similarly, the spot evaluation is the direct contact process to get customers preference and choice. Circle K also assists with market support, which mainly refers to with co-operative advertising. Both ongoing and market support is essential to achieve desired goals of business.
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