Principles of Fundraising:
Most clubs will participate in some forms of fundraising to get to the Courage to Stand Camporee. Here are some tips to help you get started.

1. The Personal Touch
Most people respond better to face-to-face personal requests for donations than to mass-mailings or telephone appeals.

2. Targeted Requests
People seem to prefer giving money to specific projects rather than the general operating funds. Be ready to summarize three or four projects you''d like to accomplish - such as the Camporee. Know how much the projects will cost.

3. Planned Giving
You probably will find people more interested in giving on a regular, monthly basis than in giving a single, large donation. Apparently it''s easier to say, "I''ll give you $50 a month, than "I''ll give you $500."

4. Show Appreciation
'Be sure to follow a donation with a thank-you letter. Don't create a form letter, write a personal, to the point note expressing your gratitude.' -- from the ABZs of Adventist Youth Ministry. This is a great resource and is available through Advent Source.

5. Supply Tax Deduction Receipt
Be sure you give receipts for donations so that the donaters can report the donation as tax-deductable (USA).

6. Offer Quality
Always put out the highest quality of work possible. Donors do not like donating when the quality is sloppy!