| Looking for a creative, fun product to sell at your | | | | Group participation: |
| next cheerleading fundraiser? What are some steps | | | | It's amazing what people can do together as a group. |
| involved in making your fundraiser a success? | | | | The more the merrier. With everyone participating in |
| Cheerleading fundraisers are some of the most | | | | the fundraiser will allow members of the group to |
| successful fundraisers around because cheerleaders | | | | take breaks, get lunch and snacks, and run errands |
| already have the enthusiasm it takes to raise money. | | | | for any needed supplies without leaving the |
| Picking fun and creative fundraising products to sell is | | | | fundraiser booth unattended. |
| more of a challenge. Car washes are boring and if the | | | | Money Collection: |
| weather doesn't cooperate, your fundraiser will be a | | | | Everyone needs to keep an eye on the money box. |
| bust. | | | | Elect someone to be the treasurer that will handle |
| Consider selling custom flip flops with your | | | | the responsibility of keeping the money secure and |
| cheerleading team's colors and/or mascot on them. | | | | making the deposits to a bank. Deposits should be |
| Not only are flip flops immensely popular with both | | | | done in a timely manner. Always keep the money |
| children to adults, having custom colors and your | | | | under lock and key. |
| team's name on them also promotes your school or | | | | Collecting taxes? |
| your fundraising cause. And they are affordable. "We | | | | We are not sales tax authorities. However, most |
| have noticed a huge increase in custom sandal orders | | | | states allow products to be sold for fundraisers |
| for school and cheerleading fundraisers. The kids love | | | | without having to collect sales tax. We suggest you |
| to sell items they themselves would use", according | | | | check with your local authorities if you have any |
| to Kathie Lively of Bagus Custom, that creates | | | | other questions pertaining to sales tax. |
| custom flip flops. "We offer low minimums and our | | | | Check your calendar: |
| web site offers a creation section that one can go | | | | Check your community calendar to ensure your |
| to and select colors, type of material, sizes, etc. | | | | fundraiser isn't scheduled during other community |
| Basically we make it easy to build your own custom | | | | activities that could take business away from your |
| sandal". | | | | fundraiser. (I.e. county fairs, farmers market, parades, |
| Now that you found a fun product to sell at your | | | | etc.) However, do check to see if your fundraiser |
| next fundraiser, consider the following tips to make | | | | may participate in some of these activities. It's a |
| the fundraiser a success. | | | | good way to get exposure to a large audience. |
| Select an objective: | | | | Publicize Your Fundraiser: |
| What exactly is the fundraiser for? New uniforms, | | | | Get the word out. Be sure you have a statement |
| travel expenses, etc.? Make sure you have a clear | | | | prepared to give to the media with all the details of |
| idea of what the funds will be used for. | | | | your fundraiser. What is it for? Where will it be? |
| Select a financial goal: | | | | When will it be? What will you be selling? Below is a |
| How much money do you need to raise to make | | | | list of advertising your fundraiser: |
| your objective? Create a poster and write the dollar | | | | .Contact your local papers, radio stations and TV |
| amount you need to raise. Put the poster up where | | | | news stations. |
| your cheerleading squad will see it. Having a visual aid | | | | .Spread the word to family, friends, co-workers, and |
| will motivate the group and keep you focused. | | | | neighbors. |
| Set a deadline: | | | | .Decorate your town with posters and flyers |
| Your fundraiser should run a maximum length of 2-3 | | | | .Mention it in your school or club newsletters |
| weeks. Keeping the fundraiser short will keep your | | | | .Post it to your school's web site |
| participants interested, motivated and on track. Put | | | | Have fun, keep motivated, and keep your eyes on |
| your deadline date next to the financial goal on your | | | | your fundraising goals. |
| poster. | | | | |