Fundraising Tips & How-To’s
6 proven ways to improve sales on your Fundraiser
1. Email is still your best friend!
Sending your compelling email to your entire email/distribution list to members, parents, and participants is the single best way to connect.
Use the TeamFund Template email in your PROMOTE YOUR FUNDRAISER tab in your dashboard. Use can also use the poster and Social media Icon in your newsletter to attract sellers.
- To do so login to your Current Fundraiser Dashboard
- Head over to Promote My Fundraiser
- Copy and paste the email
TIP: DO NOT send fundraising info within your newsletter: the information will be buried and you’ll reduce your chance of success.
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2. Leverage Social Media Channels
Does your group have an Instagram account or Facebook page? Maybe even Twitter or Linkedin?
Share your Fundraising Group Link and POST it on your IG BIO for the duration. This works like a charm!
**use the social media image provided in your dashboard under PROMOTE YOUR FUNDRAISER.
Tip: Add your Group link in your Instagram bio. This makes it easy for buyers and sellers to join!
3. Use Facebook Groups and Local Buy & Sell
Share your group fundraising link (find it under PROMOTE YOUR FUNDRAISER TAB) in your local community Facebook groups.
Not part of Facebook groups?
You 100% SHOULD be even as a school, local dance studio, hockey team or any type of group: people in your community care, unlike people outside your community.
Since 2020, this has been the fastest way to capture new sales in a new audience.
The people part of these groups are often future or past members, care about their community and are likely to be connected. Don’t be shy!
Share the group link and get to know people in your community. More people means more sales and more profits.
4. Share and Post often (more than you think!)
Our most successful groups send 3 emails during the duration of the fundraiser, AND they use social media 3-5 times.
Change up the messaging to see if that helps get more people on board.
Use FACEBOOK STORIES and INSTAGRAM STORIES TOO
5. Use your school, club or team website
Add the TeamFund logo or create your own post for your school website, sports club website or TeamSnap.
Share this information to ALL the places your parents or sellers come visit.
6. Print posters or try paper
The old-school method still works!
Not every school will allow printing, but those that do, find it to be effective!
Remember: Timing IS everything
Not everyone will read your email right away; most people scroll social media in the evening.
So switch it up! Send emails during the week and social media at various times. Send at 7 pm and at 7 am. Afternoons aren’t effective.
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