How to Get More Donations for Everything

It takes a lot of teamwork, support, patience and a good heart to collect donations for organizations or a special cause. Without donations and commitment from people within communities, some government agencies, churches, and other causes wouldn't survive. With research, cold calling and a courageous heart, it is possible to collect just enough or even more donations for a charity to reach its goal. Read on to learn how to get more donations for everything.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Construction Paper
• Markers
• Computer with printer and Internet access
• Notebook and pencil
• Telephone and telephone book

1. Call the local Chamber of Commerce for a list of area businesses and organizations in your town or city. Gather their telephone number, address, and main contact person.

2. Research the Yellow Pages for area businesses. Look through businesses such as restaurants, retail shops, beauty shops and more. Also browse through the area church index too. Write down all of the information you find from your research.

3. Type up an informational sheet explaining your cause or organization and why you are seeking donations. Explain what the donations will be used for, and what some of the future financial goals are for your organization.

4. Contact local business and organizations from your research and also from the Chamber of Commerce if a list was given. Explain your cause and find out when would be an appropriate time would be for you to speak with a manager, chairman or business owner.

5. Distribute flyers within your community in public areas such as grocery stores, laundry mats, libraries, schools and any other popular vicinity within the area.

6. Contact local newspapers and explain about your fundraiser. Submit a press release if one is available.

7. Email all of your friends and family members explaining that you are trying to raise money and get donations. Tell them to pass the word on to their friends and family.

8. Wait patiently for all of your hard work, and give your program plenty of moral support.

Tips & Warnings

• For added excitement to get others to donate, have small prizes available for certain amounts of donations given. For example, consider offering a gift certificate from a restaurant, retail shop or salon if someone gives a certain offer.

Resources

• Raise Money for Charity on 43things.com

[pamcerv]

on 4/22/2009 I am walking 60 miles over 3 days because everyone deserves a lifetime! www.the3day.org/goto/p.cervantes

[bobtway32]

on 3/3/2009 Try www.crazyfundraisers.com this is a great site for individuals that want to fundraise for a cause. They provide free sign up, a free fundraising page to advertise your cause and free tools to connect your fundraising page to friends. You can also collect donations through your fundraiser page to support your cause. Check it out www.crazyfundraisers.com

[eitjele]

on 1/23/2009 In Feb 2009 my church will be opening a Food Bank to feed the homeless,low-income or anyone in need. Were looking for donations of food ,personal hygine items,socks and blankets. Were located @ 3094 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego Ca 92104 our website is www.christchapelworldministries.org all donations will be greatly appreciated.

[peachesym16]

on 12/25/2008 hello,
im a new organzation to help teen age mothers and i could use all the donations that can be given new and use is welcome diapers,wipes,diaper bags, baby book, clothing, bottles, clothes to 12 yrs girl and boy
[e-mail]

[LTSERVICES]

on 12/23/2008 hey i live in greenvile nc and i want anybody to donate
me some of anything see i work at l & t services
grande ave phone number 252- 752-0451 252- 413-0454