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} From soup to nuts ... I As you proceed planning the delicacies of the main The sales team course, be sure to establish a balanced diet of organi- zation and fun. Committee chairs should gather to It may seem strange to approach fund raising as a I brainstorm ideas and finalize event dates and details, sales job, but that is exactly what it is. Moving potential As you select your fund-raising recipes from the eontAbutors to support the playground with their time, following pages, be sure to keep the following factors money or services is a nonprofit cause, but the prin- I in mind: ' - eiples of sales are your keys to success. · Successful playgrou.n~ campaigners will tell you · Conflicting dates: Cheek around and make attitude in your eamp,ign sales team is everything. · sure your plans don't conflict with any major Whether it's a raffle for a trip to Hawaii or a ticket to I .community events or other fund-raising efforts, watch a well-known local figure kiss a pig, the skills of -- Ask everyone you know about activities at their, the team are what really count. schools and churches to minimize conflicts. It's The fund-raising eha~.rperson should search out the I not likely you'll find a perfect event-free day, sales team members early on in the campaign. Hand- · but some will be better than others. " pick strongly motivated volunteers with a knack for convincing, then ask them to join one of the most · · Location: Where you hold playground fund important groups in the campaign. , I raisers will be dictated by the nature of the Once the team members are seleetea, be sure to ask event. Try to also consider the best of the your KOMPAN play consultant to help educate them m possibilities in terms of parking and visibility to about the following: I help assure good turnout. · Learning through play · Budget concerns and overall goals ! Using the direct approach o KOMPg2q'ssafetyandquality · Features and benefits of KOMPAN equipment and · Raising money through direct solicitation can be a your specific playground design Iuerative process and a good supplement to the rest ~l of your campaign, but it requires persistence. ~ Remember: Donations don't have tO come in the foxm of cash for the playground. Be sure to also m approach potential donors who might be able to ~ contribute goods or services such as concrete, wood ~ chips and hole drilling equipment. Any donation is appreciated. I Going out into the e0mmunity performing these · highly visible activities bolsters campaign image- building and will fuel community spirit. _ As is true with a gre~t dining experience, i details count. With the recipes on the following _ pages anyone can make a fund-raising meal i ~ with the right sales team, it can be a fun& raising feast.