Direct Sales Fundraising

Fundraising in a direct sales business can not only be very profitable, but can also increase your
customer base dramatically!

There are so many organizations today looking to hold fundraisers with companies that offer quality
service and outstanding products that sell!

A common mistake consultants tend to make, is not talking about fundraisers. A great way to get
started with fundraising is simply offering the idea at your shows! Many direct sales reps never
mention  Fundraising during shows, however you never know who is at that show that may be in
need of your fundraising services you can offer or that may know someone looking to hold
a fundraiser!

The great part about offering fundraisers, is the opportunity to grow your customer based and the
income fundraisers can produce with little work on the consultants end.

Here are a few tips on finding organizations in need of fundraising and tips on increasing sales
with fundraisers!

1- Always offer the fundraiser opportunity at your shows! Even if it is just a catalog party, give your
hostess a flyer explaining the benefits.

2- Contact your local day care centers, animal shelters, police association, little league sports
coaches and tell them about the fundraiser opportunity you can offer them along with the benefits of
choosing your company over others. When you make direct contact with each person or organization,
you show your interests in helping them. If you do not feel comfortable calling them, create
a fundraiser packet and mail it to each organization. This way they can contact you when they are
in need of fundraising.

3- Cut into your profits a bit and offer them more! Let's say your company offers candle fundraisers and
will give $2 per candle for each candle sold. If you can offer an additional .50 on each candle sold, this
sounds like a huge difference in fundraising dollars! This can actually make a large difference in the
amount the fundraiser will give the organization, however will also help you increase your chances to help
this organization other another company! Fundraiser Coordinators are normally on the hunt for companies
offering the most benefits, so make your stand out!

4- Once you gain a fundraiser and it is over, instead of giving the items to the organization to deliver, you
deliver them! This will give you a chance to make contact with each person who placed an order. Allowing
you the opportunity to tell each person about your company and handing out business cards, and catalogs.
Just make sure that each customer provides a name, address, and phone number so that you may contact
them to arrange delivery.

If you are unsure of who you should contact here is a list of some places to help you get started!