Encouraging Fundraising Participation
A big challenge many teams have when trying to raise money for their sporting activities is getting everyone motivated and committed to the goal. In every setting you will find that there are different personalities who add up to the whole. For whoever that is placed in charge of sports fundraiser events, it is important that you recognize these personalities so you can decide how to best exploit their individual strengths. for instance with eh charming outgoing types, you should put them in front office positions that allows them to interact as much as possible with those you are seeking funding from. The more introverted will likely feel more comfortable helping out behind the scenes.
When assigning duties, take into consideration the individual personality of the person and match them to suitable work they will feel comfortable with. In the beginning you should have established the budget of money you are expecting to raise. Once you have a figure in mind, you can then talk to your team about what strategies you will use to raise the funds. When they understand how the money will contribute towards their team continuing to exist, they will be more motivated to help reach the target amount.
Once you have outlined what kind of fundraising events you will utilize to raise the money, you can then assign duties to each team member. Throughout the planning period and till after the event, remember to schedule regular meetings so you can debrief them on progress. Make sure to give special mention to those doing their jobs well and encourage those lagging behind. This will in a way motivate them to earn similar praise and recognition at the next meeting. It can also help to have a displayed sign that indicates how much has been raised so far, and how much is left to make up.
When assigning duties, take into consideration the individual personality of the person and match them to suitable work they will feel comfortable with. In the beginning you should have established the budget of money you are expecting to raise. Once you have a figure in mind, you can then talk to your team about what strategies you will use to raise the funds. When they understand how the money will contribute towards their team continuing to exist, they will be more motivated to help reach the target amount.
Once you have outlined what kind of fundraising events you will utilize to raise the money, you can then assign duties to each team member. Throughout the planning period and till after the event, remember to schedule regular meetings so you can debrief them on progress. Make sure to give special mention to those doing their jobs well and encourage those lagging behind. This will in a way motivate them to earn similar praise and recognition at the next meeting. It can also help to have a displayed sign that indicates how much has been raised so far, and how much is left to make up.
