Tips on Raising Money

Raising money can be tough. So, when you need money, whether it’s for a school sports team, charity or social development, it’s important to learn a few tips on raising money. When you’re asking for money, make sure you’re specific. Rather than ask for money for general support, ask for money for special projects or other hot items and be sure to set a deadline.

Tips on Raising Money

A few tips on raising money for your charity, organization, club or sports team include selling merchandise or apparel, designing your apparel and more.

Fundraising Merchandise/Apparel

This fantastic fundraiser involves selling accessories, clothes and apparel that are custom designed with your group, school or organization in mind. Selling these products to your supporters, kids and members can be extremely profitable for your fundraising campaign.

This type of fundraiser will work well for schools, sports teams, religious groups, etc. and can be very successful at events. It’s also a great way to earn funds continuously as supporters will always want to buy new supporter apparel, etc.

This fundraiser can be successful as you can run it continuously, year in year out. The trick is to get creative and build some great spirit in your club or school.

One of the best ways to run an apparel fundraising is to do it online. Another great option is to run the fundraiser through a t-shirt crowdfunding campaign.

Designing Your Apparel

Whether you’re designing things such as clothes, apparel or accessories, make sure your designs are cool and attractive. Your members and supporters must feel proud to wear your items and should promote your fundraiser by wearing your items.

You can sit down with your fundraising team and settle on the apparel you’ll be using and how you’ll be selling these items. Then brainstorm on the logos and designs for those items.

Some apparel ideas to consider would be:

• T-shirts
• Beanies
• Caps
• Banners
• Mugs and glasses
• Car stickers/magnets and fridge magnets

Once you’ve decided on the apparel you should plan on how you’re going to sell them.

Online Store

While a physical shop can make significant sales, an online store will broaden your supporter base and make it easier for people to support your cause. If you have a fundraising website, for example, then setting up a method for people to purchase items directly off your site can increase your sales significantly.

Consider appointing someone on your team who will oversee all your apparel sales and run the online sales. This can also be the contact person for people who don’t want to make their purchases online.

If your apparel fundraiser is for a specific product, such as a cap fundraiser, then you’ll need to do some sales and promotion. A sales team can help to market your product and increase your sales. Advertise your items through your social media platforms and remember to send them to your online shop when promoting on the internet.

Be creative and create some buzz, spirit and excitement with your apparel fundraising and help get the word go viral.

Bottom Line

While there are plenty of tips on raising money and ways to fundraise, online sales and apparel fundraising can be very effective. Fundraising with apparel helps build pride and spirit, while at the same time raising awareness for your group.