Many individual students and groups raise significant funds towards the cost of their NETC program. Whatever you decide to do, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Advertise
Start advertising at least four weeks prior to the event. Employ several different media channels to advertise: Post fliers around school, put announcements on the school PA system, and in the school newspaper.
Spread the word around the community, at the YMCA, churches, community centers, grocery stores, coffee shops, via word of mouth, networking, and where possible, purchase ads in the local paper.
Any signs for the fundraiser should always have the date, time, location, and reason for the event. On the day of the event, make sure you have plenty of signs and volunteers ready to provide directions and answer questions. A simple handout is also a good idea.
2. Ask for Help
Involve as many students and/or committed parents as you can. Remember that taking a leadership role in a big fundraiser looks fantastic on a college application!
3. Don’t be Shy!
Ask for as much product as possible to be donated by families, local businesses and organizations, i.e. paper supplies, t-shirts, sponges, candy, carnations, and more!
4. Be Wise
Be flexible and creative with your fundraising choices and most of all, enjoy! Look at all these opportunities as fun activities to get the community involved in an amazing educational experience!