Progressive Fundraising Shopfunds

GIFT CARDS - GETTING STARTED

1. Buy-In to the Vision of the Program

Tuition rebate program (private schools tie the individual family fundraising to
reducing their individual family tuitions)

Create specific goals for the school or the organization

Individual class or team keeps a large percentage of their own earnings (i.e. 50%)

2. Establish a Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator recruits volunteers (1 to 2 volunteers for most programs)

Program Coordinator oversees the ordering process

Program Coordinator becomes the program expert

3. Program Options

Order forms or envelopes used to place orders

Hold Inventory (most successful, but most volunteer hours required), Pre-Order Only or Both

Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly (We strongly recommend bi-weekly to help families budget between pay cheques)

Cheque only or credit card and debit card (remember the transaction fees, but some families like to earn air miles/rewards with their credit cards). Progressive Fundraising only accepts cheques or web banking at this time.

Orders picked up by families or delivered to their homes

Establish all policies and procedures

4. Introduction and Promotion

Introductory letter sent home to families

Introductory Meeting

Phone tree through class/team parent (very important) right after introductory letter and/or introductory meeting (Personal verbal communication is the key to a successful launch of the program)

Promotional materials (printed and / or electronic newsletter, website, email advertisements, etc)

Presence at all community events

Contests, rewards and success stories

5. Set a Start Date and Go!