Individuals raising funds for support -- Part 3.

Individuals Raising Funds For Support -- Part 3

Conducting an A-Thon

If you are more active, motivated and have extra time on your hands, consider an event or an "A-Thon" of some type.

If you are a biker, consider a Bike Across The South fundraiser or Bike Across The East Coast or something similar. Alert donors that they can support your efforts by paying a penny, nickel, quarter, or dollar per mile.

If you are a bowler, think about the number of pins that you can knock down in a 10 hour period of time. Get a local bowling lane to provide you with a free lane for a chance a free publicity.

You get the picture. Create an A-Thon based on your proven talents and you will be far ahead of the game.

Go now for more information to start your own Walk-A-Thon or Magazine-a-thon. You will receive enough information to get started so that you can design your own unique walk-a-thon or adapt it to your special "a-thon".

Use The Latest Internet Technologies

Utilize a local ASP to help you sign people up. See Kintera.com or Convio for an easy way to conduct your event. Let Profit Quests know your needs and we will send you more information immediately.

Kintera's, Friends Asking Friends, online fundraiser is truly a phenomenal approach to involving people from all across the country. It is a real time saver and will definitely duplicate your efforts. Kintera does have a price tag to get started, so weigh this as you look further.

Utilizing an online event ASP will involve many others that perhaps you did not know could be interested in your efforts.

Get Some Professional Event Consultants

You may also want to consider hiring professional consultants to host your event. Try looking under Fundraising Consultants in your Yellow Pages.

One particular software company offers a program that allows you to conduct your own Golf Fundraising Event. Check out the Golf Fundraising Event here.

Finishing Up

Either of these three options covered in this three part article on Individuals Raising Funds For Support are simply great ways to raise funds. Just make sure that your fundraiser fits with your availability and personality. Be sure to send "thank you's" to every contributor.

Your true success will depend on getting others involved to help you. You should not attempt any fundraiser by yourself. Make your fundraising venture pleasurable by including others that are supportive and are willing to help you reach your goal.

LETTER APPEAL -- Part 1

GATHERING COMMUNITY SUPPORT -- Part 2

CONDUCTING AN A-THON -- Part 3