14 Critical Points

You want to be successful when fundraising.  For individuals and small organizations you may be missing the 14 critical steps that can ensure your success.

How do I know?  I’ve managed hundreds of projects.  All projects start with a simple foundation. “Plan your work and work your plan.”  As a Project Management Professional (PMP), I’ve applied this key principal to hundreds of fundraising events.

A checklist is a great way to create a snapshot or a cheatsheet of the plan. Checklist help guide your thought process and help keep you on track.

Below are the 14 critical items listed in the Fundraising Accelerator Checklist.  Click Here to get the .pdf document and the in-depth detailed version of the checklist.  People who are serious about raising money speed and ethics in mind should click.

The checklist include the following:

• 50 PEOPLE OR LESS — USE F.A.C.T (FOCUS, ACTION, CAUSE, TARGET)!
• DEVELOP A CAUSE STORY
• USE A CUSTOM SCRIPT TO TELL YOUR STORY
• PLAN YOUR FUNDRAISING TARGET
• USE TIME WITH URGENCY
• MOTIVATE AND EDUCATE
• PRIZES
• USE RECIPROCITY (A SUPPORTER GIFT)
• SUPPORTER GIFT — NON-PERISHABLE, DURABLE, HEALTHY
• USE ONE (TWO MAX.) PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SUPPORTER GIFT
• HIGH-CASH YIELD AND PROFIT MARGIN
• ONLINE ORDERING
• FACE-TO-FACE ORDERING
• PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

This checklist has proven to be a life saver for many fundraising events.  We have clients who have exploded their fundraising participation and surpassed their fundraising target by leaps and bounds.  MindFizzle.org provided the necessary coaching and mentorship to these successful individuals and organizations.

CLICK HERE to get a full .pdf copy of the checklist with a detail explanation of all items.  You will also receive a bonus infographic outlining the F.A.C.T Fundraising strategy.  F.A.C.Ts are the cornerstone of a fundraiser that will absolutely erupt your success to another level.

Dale Scriven
PMP, Inventor, Fundraising Advisor