So you want to raise some money?

Fundraisers are something that we get asked about a lot. It is at the core of a lot of organizations within the community and a way that can help grow the community. They sure are hard to pull off though. Sometimes they go great and sometimes not so great.

I just wanted to share with you a couple of tips that we have discovered through our fundraisers to try to help you in your fundraising ventures.

1. It’s all about the people.

Your fundraising event shouldn’t be about the creative way in which you are trying to raise funds. It honestly shouldn’t even be about the cause that your organization stands for. It’s about the people that stand for that cause. Programs, organizations, and causes will not accomplish anything in themselves, the organization or cause creates momentum in the community because of the people that stand for it.

2. Use people.

People are your greatest asset. Use them to reach out to the community by going out and meeting people in the community and sharing with them about the organization. They need to be passionate for the cause. People will support organizations because of people, not because of events.

Are you catching my whole point? It’s people. People are the key to a successful fundraising event. It is important to have a creative event and a worthy cause for people to support, but those in and of themselves accomplish nothing without an incredible group of people behind them to build relationships with the people in the community.

Welcome

Welcome to Chick-fil-A’s blog! We are beginning a new venture in finding new ways to help grow our community. Many of you probably know who we are, what we stand for, and what we do and that is wonderful but we want to be able to be so much more and really be a part of this community. That’s why this blog isn’t going to be all about Chick-fil-A. We aren’t here to toot our own horn or try to annoy you with all these little messages that tell you to come eat Chick-fil-A.

We want you to interact with us on this blog, ask questions about anything that might come to mind, whether it be about Chick-fil-A, a way to get involved in the community, or just want to stop by and say hey.

Don’t be afraid to post comments and air opinions. We welcome discussion here!