| Imagine that you are a not for profit organization and | | | | -Type up a press release. A press release is a form |
| it has been decided that you will hold a fundraising | | | | designed to inform newscasters and reporters about |
| event. This may sound like a lot of work and a hassle | | | | reporting to the public about your event. Make sure |
| without much guarantee for a successful outcome. | | | | the press release is catchy and will get a reporter's |
| As with anything else dealing with money, fundraisers | | | | attention. |
| do not always work. The good news however is | | | | So you see, there are several ways in which you can |
| there are a few things you can do to further ensure | | | | inform literally thousands of people about your |
| a fundraiser works by getting the word out there | | | | fundraising event. Especially with our last suggestion, |
| properly. Here are a couple suggestions. | | | | a reporter has the capability to reach thousands or |
| -Get in touch with all of your contacts. This includes | | | | millions via internet news websites, television, radio, |
| speaking to your family and friends in person as well | | | | and newspapers. Approach fundraising with some |
| as phoning others who live farther away. Also come | | | | energy dedicated to informing as many potential |
| up with snail mail and email campaigns designed to | | | | donors as possible and you will see that successful |
| reach more of your target donor audience. While snail | | | | fundraising does not have to be the headache it you |
| mail might be costly, you can reach people who do | | | | may have thought it would be. |
| not have computers. | | | | |