If you are part of a team, you already have a fundraising edge.
The idea of fundraising can sometimes seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be.
As an organizer, you need to research different methods and then make sure everything gets set up and people are informed.
It’s an important job, but TeamFund’s purpose is to make fundraising as easy as possible for you. The real trick is getting your sellers motivated. Sounds easy enough, right? But how exactly do you do that?
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Well, if your sellers are part of a sports team, the chances are that you already have the necessary skills. Being motivated, hard-working, competitive sellers just waiting to take on a challenge. The characteristics that make you a great team are also the ones that will help you make sales.
Setting up a friendly competition that is tied to sales can also help get people excited.
For some groups, they might be already highly motivated, but if you are finding it a little harder to get your sellers excited, consider turning it into a friendly competition. Why not offer a prize for the most sales each week of your fundraising campaign or a big prize at the end for the highest seller?
If you want to save money and get creative you could also think up some Player Benefits. These could be anything you can think of. If your coach is a good sport, why not consider some kind of fun ‘payback’ rewards. These could include making the coach trade places with the winner for a dreaded drill or allowing the winner to pour a bucket of cold water on the coach at practice.
Really these can be anything you think will motivate your players and are only limited to your imagination.
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Embrace your group’s unique set of skills. You know where they excel and what motivates them, so don’t be afraid of the challenge.
Because TeamFund sends you detailed reports each week, it is very easy to keep track of earnings for each seller. Just check the fundraising report at the end of the week to see who your top sellers are. Competition to win prizes will drive sales and what you spend for a small incentive will be well worth it if it motivates everyone to close more sales. Teenage players might be more motivated by gift cards but may also enjoy a fun reward that involves the coach.
Don’t forget to update everyone throughout the sales campaign to spur last-minute pushes. Your players are likely already a little competitive with each other and providing motivation can reap real rewards for everyone.
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