Goal Setting and Planning

Before you start fundraising, there is one key element that you cannot forget...

 GOAL SETTING!

Here are some simple steps to figure out your Fundraising Goals:

Deciding on what type of fundraiser is the first step.  Next you’ll want to set a goal for how much money you would like to raise.  When setting your goal don’t forget to take expenses into account. For example, you are hosting a neighborhood movie night and would like to raise $300.  You estimated your expenses are going to be around $50 which will cover popcorn, soda, candy and the new release movie rental.  So in order to net $300, you actually need to raise $350. You’ll also want to break down the goal to determine how many people you will need to attend in order to raise that $350.  If the Goal is $350 and you charge $10 a person to attend, 35 people are needed in attendance to raise $350.  Once you subtract out your expenses, you will have reached your $300 goal.

Hope this makes Goal Setting and Planning a bit easier :)