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Guidelines On How To Make Fundraising Calendars

you may want to know the following guidelines if you have not made fundraising calendars before

By: Lynne Saarte
Category: Marketing:Advertising
Posted: Oct 27, 2010
Updated: Oct 27, 2010
Views: 49


Making fundraising calendars is such a tedious task. From design to printing, you need to make sure that every component is being taken care of. You only want to produce the best for your fundraising calendars. If you wish to create fundraising calendars for distribution to your potential sponsors and donors, you want to give the best possible result. Big corporations and commercial companies need to be provided with high quality fundraising calendars. Otherwise, how can your cause or advocacy and at the same time, your group or organization be noticed? If you have not made fundraising calendars before, you may want to know the following guidelines.

Create a theme for your fundraising calendars.

For example, if you wish to promote the use of paper bags instead of plastic, you may want to create a catchy title, such as “Paper Over Plastic.” Have a creative vision for your fundraising calendars. Once you have made the over-all theme, go through the nitty-gritty side of making fundraising calendars.

Create a matrix for your fundraising calendars.

Identify what is the theme for each month or calendar page. Also, include the message, image, and other design elements that you wish to include. Make sure though that the whole calendar is tied together in a cohesive manner.

Let the graphic designer do the work.

Provide your creative inputs, but let the designer exercise his or her creativity in making fundraising calendars. Check the updates regarding the design. Make suggestions and recommendations. However, do not be a cause for setbacks if you want to make major design overhauls.

Work on the message.

Let your prospective donors get to know more about your company or the cause you are supporting through the calendar pages. Make sure that you have all it covered. Introduce your group and your cause, the vision and mission, your goals and objectives. Also, provide information on how other people can help.

Check the quality of the print.

Once the design template is finished, send the file to the printer. As you know, what you see on screen may not necessarily translate well on print. Thus, you have to know the actual print result. Find out if there are any changes you need to make on your design template.

Always get quality printing services.

You can find these printing services in your city or town. You can also find printing services online. If you wish to get reputable companies, read reviews from clients and services. Find out what they have to offer. If the printing facilities are not located that far away from you, take time to visit.

Get product samples.

In that way, you will know if the commercial printer can provide you with what you expect. If you already have commercial companies on your shortlist, weigh what your options are. Find out what each company has to offer in terms of price and print.

Look for discount options.

Commercial companies can provide you with discounts. Thus, you need to know how you can avail of these. There are some companies that offer discount cards, for example. Make sure that you make use of any of these on the valid dates. Once you have made an order, you can enjoy price cuts. Imagine, for example, if you get to have a 50 percent discount form your order!

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