The key to a successful car wash fundraiser event is to eliminate chaos before it starts. Having done more than 100 car wash fundraisers myself, I can safely say that there is a right way and a wrong way to do a car wash fundraiser. Here are some tips in organizing your next successful car wash fundraiser.
ORGANIZING
Bringing the troops together isn't easy. First they need to be motivated. Chances are you already have synergy in your group. You need to harvest this synergy to make an effective team. There are a number of assignments to do to have a successful fundraiser. If this is a sports team or other well-organized group, you will already have a support structure, which will help tremendously. You will first need to set up a car wash fundraiser committee. Here are the assignments:
Person in charge
Publicity coordinator
Location and site locator
Supplies needed person
Ticket sales captain
Shift scheduler
Post car wash follow up person
Environmental coordinator
Since you are probably in charge, seeing as you are reading this book, your job description is as follows:
Person In Charge:
Pitch the idea to a group and get them to approve it. Find volunteers. Make a time line starting six weeks before and up to one week after the event. Look over the descriptions of other assignments. Make sure you feel confident that each volunteer is capable and willing to do his or her assignments. Regularly check to make sure assignments are being met. Check often. Team follow up is essential. Also, get or make the tickets. Make sure you feel confident that you can do all this. If not, either get the confidence or explain briefly the car wash fundraiser idea and give this book to a person who you know can do anything. The other job descriptions are as follows:
Publicity Coordinator:
Call all local publications that are applicable and submit information to the Community Calendar sections. Call the radio stations. Make sure they put the event on the Public Service Announcements (PSA's) schedule. Call local reporters and let them know of your event. Make signs. Make wrapped coffee cans for extra donations. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper two weeks before the event.
Location And Site Locator:
Find a visible high traffic location. Contact property owners. Get insurance for the event if property owners desire such. Discuss traffic flow with the property owner. One week before the event write a confirmation and thank you letter.
Supplies Needed Person:
Round up buckets, hoses, soap, sponges, towels, etc. Collect signs from the publicity person before the event.
Ticket Sales Captain (Coach):
Give out tickets to your group's sales force. Keep a log of tickets given out and money collected. Schedule meetings two times per week with your sales staff. Make sure your log matches with the number of tickets and amount of money they collected.
Shift Scheduler:
Make sure you have enough volunteers to come and wash the cars the day of the event. Have exact names and times and make sure the volunteers know when they are working. Have phone numbers for all your volunteers. Call and confirm with each person the week of the event.
Post Car Wash Person:
Make certificates for the other assigned jobs on the committee. Make a certificate for the gas station owner or the property owner. Send a letter to the editor of your local newspaper publicly thanking everyone for their support. Make sure the car wash site is spotless when the car wash fundraiser is done. Sample standard thank you letters are in the Appendix Section of this book.
Environmental Coordinator (If Needed):
Make sure no car wash water goes into storm drains, ditches or waterways. Get vacuums to remove excess water, block off storms drains, etc.
"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.worldthinktank.net/wttbbs
Lincoln Stretch rentals Alsip ..As the new school year begins, parents play a pivotal... Read More
Isn't it ironic that a country whose constitution allows for... Read More
We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit how... Read More
The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More
Do you think you really know your child? I don't... Read More
As a mom of 4 who's youngest child is about... Read More
Self esteem in an important quality for all children to... Read More
So you want to be a mum? Every time you... Read More
Are you considering a car wash fundraiser for your group?... Read More
I am in pain. I've been in pain all day.... Read More
Do you feel like someone has abducted your sweet, innocent... Read More
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey... Read More
"I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!"Whether parent or... Read More
Today's dads are more hands-on than ever before and their... Read More
Memorizing math facts is a necessary part of elementary school.... Read More
You have just received a call from your child's teacher... Read More
"I don't know and I don't care."I've heard those words... Read More
If your parenting methods include abuse of any kind; physical,... Read More
Once your little boy/girl goes off to school, you may... Read More
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent more than the... Read More
You are at the grocery store with your daughter and... Read More
When a child wets the bed they worry. Children tend... Read More
Did you know there's a game children and parents play... Read More
Every year over one million parents have to talk to... Read More
There is a new stage of development for parents to... Read More
Western Springs shuttle limo ..The word no is probably the most overused word in... Read More
Why Me?"We should certainly count our blessings, but we should... Read More
Many parents would like to homeschool their children but are... Read More
It was a hot summer day in august and The... Read More
Blink. That's all we did, blink, and summer is ending... Read More
Impulsivity is one of the hallmarks of people with Attention... Read More
Giving with a happy heart. If you teach a child... Read More
The successful preschool idea behind many successful preschool learning centers... Read More
Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just... Read More
For any parent, learning that a convicted sex offender lives... Read More
As our children grow, they will be going to schools... Read More
In this form of treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... Read More
Certainly we all want our children to excel. But it... Read More
The question I have for you drives right to the... Read More
When choosing the perfect jogging stroller, a very important question... Read More
While on a recent trip to the grocery store, I... Read More
Parental example, whether for good or for bad, is undoubtedly... Read More
Here is an easy, inexpensive and fun kid experiment for... Read More
Identity and Your Fraternal TwinFor the most part, throughout this... Read More
As I sit here and reflect on the past two... Read More
Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, some of... Read More
Last night Tom's daughter, Sue, came out of her room... Read More
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top... Read More
What do you do when your child begins talking to... Read More
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain... Read More
Parenting |