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In today’s world of rising inflation, it becomes very difficult for a new non-profit organization to survive, unless they raise the funds by organizing some way to collect funds from philanthropic individuals or corporations.

The most essential step in organizing a fundraising drive is to carry out an objective viability study. A well-organized study will indicate if your objectives are pragmatic and achievable. Determining the fund raising goal is equally important. Planning program co-ordination, budget for the event, printing material and other related activities like public relations are important.

Once the initial work is done, giving a presentation to a cross section of the society is the next step. This will ensure the professionalism of the organization and instill confidence in the donors.

There are many people in the world who would love to donate to such organizations but then it is not possible for everyone to help in a major way. Therefore, these organizations can chalk out a well-designed ongoing plan for the inflow of funds all the year round. It would not only ensure the inflow of funds on a regular basis but will also let the organization to work with ease with the regular donors as well as potential ones. In addition, if the donors are convinced about the work you have undertaken and that you are succeeding in this venture then they would also like to come forward to help and together the fundraising activity can be carried in full swing.

For getting the inflow of funds all the year round, one must think of an item that people will use all the year round for example discount cards. The discount cards can be used in grocery and other stores, restaurants etc. and get a discount of 10% or more.

There are many other ways of fundraising too. You choose to do something challenging like a walk-a-thon where people can also participate by paying certain amount as donation or get a sponsor to do it. Organize cultural programs, competitions like doughnut eating competition, painting competition, quiz competition etc. where participants pay a certain amount as participation fee. You can sell grow potted plants and sell them. Proceeds of all these events can go to fundraising account.

Organize a fundraising dinner ball or dance at a popular local place. Allow sufficient time for selling tickets, making other arrangements etc. You can also have an instant auction or raffle to attract more people.

Organize a sale of homemade produce, cake; chocolates etc., this can also raise lot of funds for your fundraising.