Quick Tips for Maximizing Your Fundraising Sales.
We know for some people… sales feel “icky,” but they don’t have to!
Ultimately, reaching your fundraising goals comes down to making the sales.Â
But how do you crush out those numbers and land the sales you need to raise the money you need for your team, school, or non-profit?
Plan Out Your Sales Approach
The first step to any sales plan is planning out who you will approach to sell.
Think through people you know who will likely want to support your team or would be interested in the products you are selling.
Chances are, a few names will spring to mind.
Trust your instincts and follow up with those names.
Help People Understand Why You’re Selling
One of the keys to getting people on board with buying your product is understanding why you are doing it.
Think through the story of achievement you are setting out to accomplish by raising money and how it will benefit your child’s minor sports team.
>> Read our tips on sharing your story for more effective fundraising
People will be much more willing to support a minor league hockey team raising money to go to the big local tournament rather than an old friend calling them up out of the blue and asking if they want to buy something.
Social Media Is An Excellent Way To Get The Message Out
It’s 2023, which sometimes means it’s hard to reach people you know by phone.
However, the rise of social media has become an effective secret weapon for people-savvy fundraisers.Â
Reach out to the people you’ve identified on social media and send them an honest message. Most of the time, people will be receptive to you if they understand your cause.
Currently, Facebook is the easiest social media platform to identify and find people you are looking for.
Don’t be shy; get out there, and connect to make that sale.Â
>> Read our tips on using social media to promote your fundraiserÂ
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For The Sale
One of the hardest parts of sales is closing.
You can get someone interested and excited about your product one day, and the next, they’re on to the next thing.
Don’t be afraid to ask for the sale when people are showing interest!
It doesn’t need to be aggressive, but you must clarify your intentions.
If a potential sale is showing interest and asking a lot of questions, simply ask them, “would you like to buy this right now?”
Be clear and confident, don’t push someone into buying, but allow them to decide on whether they’d like to buy.
You’ll find your sales rate increases dramatically when you simply ask for the sale!
Get your own online store to make sharing your fundraiser and collecting payments easy! You gather the supporters, we’ll take care of the boring spreadsheets and logistics.Â
Did you know? Even though we are an online fundraising platform, we are human! Throughout your fundraiser, we are here to answer any questions you have.
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