• DO  double work -  sell t-shirts at a dance marathon 
• DO  donate supplies/services as much as possible
• DO  keep records of everything you do
• DO  make the most of every opportunity 
• DO  have a goal
• DO  do your homework on immediate needs and final goals 
• DO  get groups together before and after every event to applaud successes and to strategize more difficult cases
• DO  use thoughtful planning -  too many events are the product of an impulse 
• DO  think positively 
• DO  utilize multiple approaches to fundraising 
• DO  spend as little time as possible on fund raisers-they can really bog a group down 
• DO  give donors something tangible for their donation 
• DO  make successful fund raisers traditional 
• DO  keep track of those that have supported you in the past 
• DO  watch for opportunities to build on others' efforts 
• DO  be energetic, creative, and enthusiastic 

• DON'T  rely totally on dues 
• DON'T  allow fundraising to disrupt the regular business or programs of the organization 
• DON'T  ask anyone to make a donation because you "need" the money
• DON'T  ask for a fixed price when a donation will do 
• DON'T  assume that all pledges will automatically pay-you may have to remind them 
• DON'T  expect too much from members - you should have fun and raise money 
• DON'T  focus on cash; in kind/operational support such as phone usage, typing services, etc will help minimize expenses
• DON'T  have a fundraiser based on impulse - plan carefully 
• DON'T  let the treasurer handle all the responsibility - spread it around 
• DON'T  wait until the last minute for anything - be prepared! 
• DON'T  let one persons completely control all the finances - have at least one more person to verify transactions
• DON'T  forget  - be creative, enthusiastic, and have fun!

Source:
Dean of Students Office 
California State University Fullerton 
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