As you wrap up your Spring season, it is important to take a few minutes to reflect and evaluate your business. Ask yourself these questions as you go through this exercise:
1.What 5 things were great about this spring season? 2.What 5 things could be improved as it relates to my spring season? 3.Have I made a list of current Spring re-signs for Spring 2023? 4.Have I transferred some Spring ‘22 prospects over to Fall ‘22 prospects? 5.Are there any ideas or thoughts I need to share with the company as it relates to my business?
Here are some thoughts as it relates to the process when you EVALUATEyour recent season of fundraising, what to do, what not to do, and how to expand on those good positive results. EEngage with your customers.
VValue their input and feedback.
AAssess their needs and see how you can assist with a fundraiser.
LLead the way with product suggestions, type of sale, and fundraising expertise.
UUse tools and systems that SaveAround has put in place for the ICs.
AAffirm and Appreciate the efforts of your customer - this should be enjoyable!
TTrack sales, be involved, motivate, and assist during the process. Be present!
EEstablish yourself as their “go to” person when it comes to fundraising.
Remember that this is YOUR business and you control a lot of what is successful and what is not. You are in the relationship business and these customers are the first source of referrals, building your business, and growing your footprint in the area or the school district. If you take some time to think about what programs ran well - why did they? What were the contributing factors to the success? Figure out those answers and then try to replicate that sale. Do the same for the unsuccessful sales. Remember you don’t have a crystal ball to figure out who will do exceedingly well and who will flounder, but there are some signals and things to look for in the beginning that might give you some clues to help head off any issues early on.
Bookkeeper and Secretary Information
In addition to gathering a personal email and a cell phone number for your chairperson, teacher or coach it might also be helpful to have the name and contact information for the bookkeeper and the secretary at the school. You won't always need to talk to these people, but it is a good idea to have their information on hand just in case. If you have a sponsor that does not respond once the final bell sounds for the school year you might have to resort to contacting the school office and the secretary becomes your new best friend. If the invoice has been emailed, but not yet paid you may need to reach out to the bookkeeper to make sure that they have the invoice (resend it if they don't) and answer any questions about it so that they can finish processing on their end. Most of the time these folks are absolutely lovely and great to work with - you just have to build that relationship just like you do with your teachers, coaches, and sponsors.
**PLEASE REMEMBER** Group Relations does not know to close out an account until you email GroupRelations@Savearound.com. Failure to alert Group Relations of a completed closeout form will delay receipt of your commission.
The Importance of an END DATE for Group Sales
Setting an end date is important in a traditional fundraiser to keep the group focused, to help make sure unsold books are returned, and to help customers understand when they will receive their books. If you have questions about end dates please contact the Group Relations Team: grouprelations@savearound.com
It is top professional level in United States and Canada. Baseball is known as America’s National Pastime.
First team organized was the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1869.
In 1876 8 teams were formed - today there are 30 MLB teams.
American and National leagues with 3 divisions - East, Central, and West.
The MLB season is the longest of any sport with 162 games.
Championship for baseball is called the World Series.
The longest game played was 8 hours and 6 minutes = 25 innings.
Some great players: Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, & Hank Aaron.
Cal Ripken, Jr is the ironman having played 2632 consecutive games.
Nolan Ryan has the most strikeouts of any MLB pitcher.
Jackie Robinson was the first African American player to play MLB in 1947.
The official baseball has 108 stitches each and are all stitched by hand.
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