How to Ensure Safe Fundraising

Simple ways to keep your fundraiser safe.

Most elementary school students are enthusiastic about going out and selling once they've learned about the prize program at the kickoff assembly. After all, you understand that they are the engine that drives your sale and wants them to be eager to push it.

At the same time, you don't want to quench their desire to go out and sell; it's essential to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding safe fundraising.

Safety should be your number one priority. You'll want to incorporate some important things into your presentation.

Door-to-Door Selling

Door-to-door selling is strongly discouraged, especially when it is unsupervised. It's not even necessary. Students have a greater chance of making sales to people they already know. School fundraising companies should provide information about how to handle door-to-door selling in their parent letter. This should also be discussed during the kickoff and reinforced during the sale. Door-to-door selling should only be considered if an adult accompanies children.

High school sponsors are encouraged to have their students prepare prospecting lists so they can approach their most likely customers.

It Takes a Family

The most successful sellers can get family members to help them sell. For example, parents can take the brochure to work and ask their colleagues to buy from them. Furthermore, Mom and Dad aren't the only ones who can do this. Older siblings and close relatives may be willing to help as well.

Safe Fundraising Online

Students can work with their parents to register online and ask friends and family to buy from anywhere. Students receive prize credit while the school makes a profit. Plus, the potential for making online sales can be enhanced using social media. Posting information on Facebook or Twitter will help spread the word. Parents should also be encouraged to oversee their student's online selling efforts.

Safe fundraising is most important. It's not just about making sales but how sales are made. By encouraging your students to work hard and smart, you'll help ensure their safety and success.

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Author Bio

Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999. He’s helped administrators, teachers, and outside support entities such as PTAs and PTOs raise millions of dollars. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.