Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Practice Makes Fundraising Perfect

Role Playing
Did you know that one of the major reasons that people are unsuccessful in performing a task is simply because they do not know how to perform it? Unfortunately, it is easier to give up than it is to self-teach. Do not let one person’s uncertainty jeopardize your group’s fundraising success. 
Make role playing a crucial part of coordinating your fundraiser. Begin by creating several situations that your fundraising sellers will potentially encounter. Select non-sellers to play the part of the buyers. Have your fundraising sellers play the part of the salesperson, practice makes perfect! Don’t forget to include the mean person role, as it is a likely situation they will be faced with and you definitely want to show them how to handle it. 
Schedule the role playing on the same day that you are handing out fundraising packets, so it is fresh in their minds as they go off to sell, sell, sell. Allow time after staging each situation for a comprehensive explanation and critique. Ask questions from those who are watching. After role play is complete, ask if anyone has had any situations that they have personally encountered that was not covered. Also, ask if anyone has any general questions. 





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