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If you are interested in placing an order for your group, or discussing the Give "N" Take scratch card in more detail, please get in touch. It would be a pleasure to meet with you, or to discuss this oppourtunity over the phone.

If you would like to meet in person, please give us a call at:
506-546-4183

or email us at:

deezfunds@hotmail.com

If you wish to have information mailed to you, please get in touch with the proper mailing address, and name of the contact person who will be veiwing this material.

Looking forward to hearing from you!!

Before you get started, here are some fundraising tips for you and your group:

Tips for the organizer

1. Planning your campaign

2. Communication

3. Incentive prizes





1. Planning your campaign

Set an objective :
The objective you set for your group should inclue a financial figure, as well as a tangible element. For exemple, a group must raise to pay for new band equipment as well as travelling costs to the Annual Band Competition.

Set a deadline :
Your campaign should run a maximum length of 1-2 weeks. Keeping the campaign short will keep your participants motivated and on track.

Know your group :
Knowing how many of your group members will be participating in the fundraiser is important, since it will help you organize a selling strategy (see below).

Keep it organized :

For small groups (20-100 participants) :

To ensure that your group members approach as many potential donors as possible, divide the local neighborhood into specific areas to be covered by groups of 2 or 3 participants. This will prevent residents from being asked to donate to the same cause more than once, and will ensure that all group members participate equally.

For larger groups (100+ participants) :

Try to designate certain people to certain areas. For example, if two people live on the same street, there is a high chance residents of that area will be approached twice. So, perhaps one individual can take one half of the street, and the other individual can take the other. Of course the larger the group, the more organized you have to be. However, this is just advice, and isn't always the golden rule.





2. Communication

Letters to parents :
It is important to keep your participants' parents informed at all times about the fundraiser, as well as their children's roles in the campaign.

An awareness letter should be sent out to parents 2-4 weeks before the beginning of the campaign, giving parents general information about he fundraiser.

A general letter handed out with the Give 'N' Take scratch cards should include the information outlined in the above 'Planning' section.

A wrap-up letter, distributed one week before the end of the fundraiser should make participants aware of the current fundraising totals, and to once more motivate the group to reach its goal.

Also, send out a summary letter 1-2 weeks after the fundraiser to report the results, to thank everyone for their support, and to clearly explain what the funds will be used for.

Motivate your group :
It is important to maintain close and constant contact with your group members, and to motivate and encourage them consistently. Being a positive role model for the group is also important, not only in terms of how much money you raise, but also in terms of how much time and effort you put into your fundraiser to make it a success.






3. Incentive prizes

All fundraising campaigns do not need additional incentives to motivate the participants. If a baseball team needs to raise per player to be able to participate in a tournament, the incentive is already there. With many campaigns, however, this is not the case. The following are some additional ideas intended to help get your participants motivated.

Individual completion prizes :
Everyone who completes a card receives a cash prize, movie tickets, or a Blockbuster Gift Card.

Best seller prizes :
Offer a prize to the individual who raises the most money, or completes the most cards.

Draw prizes :
Every participant who completes a card is entered into a drawing for cash prizes or other merchandise.

Intangible prizes :
These are often the most effective for the participants, and as a result, create the most incentive :



For example, have the school principal agree to camp out overnight on the roof of the school if the group reaches their fundraising goal. As another idea, group leaders can agree to let participants throw pies in their faces if they reach their fundraising goal.
Being creative in this aspect is important, and can help make your fundraiser a true success.

****IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember, we offer 10% free crads with orders, so that you can have extra money, at no cost at all!! You may use these additional free funds, to finance your incentive prizes/programs!!****




Tips for the participants

The pitch :

The manner in which a potential donor is approached may determine whether or not a donation will be made. Try this simple but effective approach :

Hello, my name is ____________, and I'm raising money for ___________.
The way our fundraiser works is simple: You scratch off as many dots as you wish, and the sum of the amount uncovered is your total donation. In return for your donation, I will give you a sheet containing money saving coupons from some of your favorite stores and restaurants.
Would you like to support our group?
Thank you for your generosity, and have a nice day.
Key things to remember :

List as many potential donors as you can before you begin approaching people for support. Start with family and friends, then proceed to your neighbors, and other people who you feel would be interested in your cause.
Know why your group is holding the fundraiser, and communicate this to potential donors. For example, "Our group is raising money in order to finance our trip to the annual tournament."
Make sure your supporters understand how the scratchcard works.
Smile and be polite.
Always carry your card with you.








Deez Fundraising
1190 Smith Drive, Bathurst, New Brunswick
E2A-342
Canada
506-546-4183
deezfunds@hotmail.com