Keys to a Successful Down South Candle Fundraiser

1.  Know what your "dollar goal" is well in advance.  The overall goal The broad goal can then be broken down into specific dollar amounts ( items sold) per  participant needed. 

2.  Excitment, Excitment, Excitment!  This is the key ingrident to a successful Down South fundraiser.  I've watched a small group of ten excited women blow the numbers of a larger group of a less enthusastic organization out of the water.  Choosing a product that fits best your partipants tastes helps to keep the excitment level high. 

3.  Advise partipants on making a list of everyone that  would be interested in purchasing a Down South premium candle for your fundraiser.  Start with family, friends, neighbors, and even business associates. 

4.  Be sure and set a deadline, and don't keep it going for a long peroid of time.  People get busy; we've found the most profitable events are those that are shorter in duration.  This also helps to keep the excitment level high. 

5.  Appoint a fundraising "team leader".  This person should keep all of the partipants up to date on the progress.

6.  Advertise your fundraiser.  Mention the event in any newsletters that your organization puts out.  Let the excitment build in the months and weeks before your event. 

7.  Introduce yourself, and give a brief explaintion of why you are raising money.  It's also a great idea to tell a little bit about Down South Candles.  Many people love to purchase a quality product that is produced right here in the USA.  Be sure to touch briefly on the benefits of a natural wax versus other candle lines on the market today. 

 Most of all?  Have fun!