Are you planning on choosing a fundraising product soon to raise funds for your nonprofit organization or school? Want to investigate the products you should choose for your next fundraiser? This "product fundraising basics" handbook starts you off on your decision making process by choosing the right fundraising product for your group. It may surprise you that: - The vast majority of Americans (80%) agree that "product fundraising is an important financial resource for America's schools and youth programs" as stated in a press release issued by the Association Of Fundraising Distributors And Suppliers. - That's four out of every five people who will support at least one fundraiser during any given year. - Nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes raise nearly $1.7 billion each year. - "The number one reason why Americans purchase fundraising items is 'to support a worthy cause' and that "product sales alone annually contribute $1.4 billion..." The author, Jesse Carter states, "My book: 'Fundraising Your Way - First Steps To Choosing A Profitable Product Fundraiser' starts you off on your decision-making process to investigate the products you should choose for your next fundraiser. With all of this good fundraising preparatory information in the book I know you will do well, but now found nowhere else... I show you key fundraising success principles like... 1. The 5 key success principles that you must implement (I list them all... this is from my professional experience and you won't find these listed anywhere else). 2. What THE biggest challenge in fundraising is (we all know what it is, but I'll tell you how to overcome it). 3. What every Fundraising Team Member should do to bring about success (Hint: Lead By Example) Do this one thing and you WILL HAVE a successful product fundraiser. (I give you the tools to overcome this aspect easily). "My nonprofit experience extends over 26 years and ranges from managing and directing major multi-million dollar capital campaigns of schools and charities to working with church youth and scouting groups at the most basic level raising funds to send kids to camp," says Carter. More secrets revealed... - Make your next fundraising effort successful with "Home Delivery". - Should you use social media for your product fundraiser? I explain it all throughout the book, starting on Page 15. Do you know how to choose a Fundraising Professional, Distributor or Supplier for best results? If not, then check out the Guidelines I provide and see the 14 questions you SHOULD ASK each Fundraising Company you contact. ...Fail to ask one of these questions and you could lose profits and have supporters angry at you. ... But don't stop there, you'll also need to know what a fundraising company or distributor will need to know from you. I list 9 relevant questions that you need to be prepared to answer. Don't get caught fumbling around answering these questions off the cuff. Know them ahead of time. There's 10 success tips that Fundraising Beginners should use to be prepared before asking others. I give you all of the details. This is THE list that you should give to every Fundraising Team Member working on your behalf BEFORE they go out. Having a problem deciding on what products your organization can offer as a fundraiser? Well, there's over 110 listed. You'll find out which product fundraisers are... - for use as a Personal Fundraiser, Individual Fundraiser or Small Group Fundraiser... - which ones are most popular with the public... - and which ones are the "best money makers". You could spend hours finding this out... if ever! You'll discover valuable information about... - Tax issues - Safety protocols - Profits to expect - Setting up a structured campaign - Alternative Fundraising Campaign Plans - And more, more, more... ALL in one resource! Get it all here in... Fundraising Your Way: How To Conduct An Eff
About the Author: Jesse Carter is President of Carter Resource Development. He is Founder of Profit Quests Fundraising (ProfitQuests.com), and FundraisingYourWay.com, two national online fundraising companies offering fundraising advice and assistance to nonprofit organizations. Jesse offers nonprofit groups, organizations, churches, ministries, clubs and associations many fundraising resources, tips, ideas and fundraising products. His nonprofit experience extends over 26 years and ranges from managing and directing major multi-million dollar capital campaigns of colleges and charities to working with church youth and scouting groups raising funds to send kids to camp. His company, Carter Resource Development, established in 1994, has a particular interest in assisting small to medium sized nonprofit organizations in their efforts to build their support base. He also offered fundraising consultation to many large national based organizations and associations. Over his career, he has helped thousands of nonprofit groups raise millions of dollars for their benefit. Jesse is a publisher, author, entrepreneur, consultant, business owner and has been featured as a regular expert guest speaker on syndicated fundraising shows. He is an accomplished Million Dollar Sales professional. He has been a member of the two top fundraising industry organizations - Association of Fund Raising Distributors And Suppliers (AFRDS) and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) over the years. He has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Geology from the University Of Louisiana at Monroe. He is an Eagle Scout and longtime Scouter. Jesse also offers consulting services and development strategy for several national nonprofit organizations, as well as, national direct sales companies that desire to integrate fundraising into their sales efforts. Some of his charitable work has involved serving as Executive Director of a few charities, Senior Director with the Boy Scouts of America, Youth Pastor, Development Director and participating on numerous Board Of Directors.