|
|
By: wayne kiltz
 
Date Submitted: 2009-12-28 09:39:17 - Article Views: 20139
|
|
In general, products are more effective for fund raising than services are. They are easy to buy, and people like to purchase products for a worthy cause. Product sales require less volunteer time and effort.
African products are especially effective for several reasons. They help support people in Africa who live in some of the most economically disadvantaged parts of the world. Customers can be given a wide range of choices, so they are certain to find something that they would want. The ideas are unique, and not something that the buyers can find easily somewhere else.
What fundraising methods can my organization use with African products?
Door to door canvassing is one of the oldest and most popular methods. In reality, most purchases are made by relatives and co-workers when these programs are used; and the work is more labor intensive than some other methods. But if you have a number of volunteers who can be involved, this may be the best for you. You will want to be careful about child safety in door to door programs. It is certainly best (and for safety reasons perhaps a requirement) that an adult be present when children do door-to-door canvassing.
Raffles, door prizes, and auctions are other opportunities. Many of the unique items from Africa can be promoted as one-of-a-kind, or as something that was produced by a specific individual or group. Depending on the nature of your audience or event, the right product choice can dramatically increase the amount of money raised.
Having a table or booth at an event which potential customers attend is another popular option. When an organization has a meeting or seminar, these African products often fit in.
The internet has given birth to some new and more creative options in fund raising. You can not only reach a much larger audience this way, but you can get in touch with a much larger percentage of your core group by using email and website announcements as well.
How do we keep volunteers from 'burning out'?
1. Set clear goals with deadlines, and take frequent progress reports.
2. Do one or a few fund raising events only. Your organization will normally raise more funds from one or two well planned events, than from fund raising done more often. Volunteers are far more supportive if there are one or two large goals than if they are constant pleas for fundraising events.
3. Make sure that your events do not coincide with other organization events. You can share your plans with other groups to avoid duplicating efforts.
What products will work the best for us?
Authentic African goods give you a tremendous opportunity for auction events. Many products are one-of-a-kind items that bidders will not be able to get any other way than through your auction. For one-on-one sales fundraisers, retail catalogs (with no name listed) gives your prospective customers almost 1,000 choices. You can pre-sell the products, collect the money if you need to, and order whatever combination of products your customers/donors order.
If you want to offer one or two products only, and order these in quantity, you can find the most popular items that we carry if you by going to the Bestseller's page..
You may also be able to find an idea somewhere else on our website that fits your fund raising theme or your donors tastes better. If you choose an item with a low price per unit, try to order something that people can order more than one of, so that people are not limited to a smaller contribution than they would want to make otherwise. The African soaps we have would be an example. |
|
|
 Author Resource Required for Reprint:
Wayne Kiltz is the founder and owner of Africa Imports. You can find over 100 other articles on African art, culture, and fashion at Africa Imports
The most effective way to go is to use the African Business Starter Kit
|
|
Article Source:
Echievements
Back to Top
|
Tags:
business start up  african business fund raising fundraiser non-profits making money financing |
|
|
Bookmark and Share
|
|
 Ask an Expert Category Rss Feed |
-
Being a corporation in Delaware has its perks. There are tax protections, IRS protections and an array of other benefits that come with incorporating your business in Delaware
Viewed: 127 Times.
Read More ...
-
If truth be told, a nine to five hour of work has over a total of 2,080 hours a year. In such cases, it is expected that the stress level is high and yet the physical activity is low in most cases. These work situations is based on little motivation and the morale levels are depleted. Clearly, there is a need for some serious changes.
Viewed: 127 Times.
Read More ...
-
Nobody wants to fail in any business or personal situation. However, no one is also perfect, and failure is a natural part of being human.
Viewed: 128 Times.
Read More ...
-
Understandably, the biggest come-on for multi-level marketing (MLM) is the promises for a bigger paycheck. Most of enticed with the offers of higher income compared with the traditional nine-to-five day jobs.
Viewed: 128 Times.
Read More ...
-
Success is everything. It is the only thing that you will settle with. You will do everything to make it big, to make your efforts succeed.
Viewed: 128 Times.
Read More ...
|
|
| wayne kiltz's Author Feed |
-
Tea tree oil is Australia's natural healer!
Viewed: 128 Times.
Read More ...
-
Non-profit organizations often run fundraisers using unique products. Here is a few ways how.
Viewed: 139 Times.
Read More ...
-
All about dead sea mud, and how its unique minerals and vitamins work to clear and heal your skin.
Viewed: 142 Times.
Read More ...
-
A simple error in communication can be the clincher that loses you an important sale, and more importantly, a lifetime customer. Effective communicating is one of the most important aspects of having a successful business.
Viewed: 142 Times.
Read More ...
-
Here are 4 great recipes to enjoy on Thanksgiving and through the holidays.
Viewed: 143 Times.
Read More ...
|
|
Article use is considered your agreement of our Terms of Service.
This work is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Thanks for visiting Echievements
Copyright © 2008 - 2011 Echievements
Back to Top
|
|
|
Print
