Fundraising needs increase as recession deepens

One of our associates in Pennsylvania writes: 

Contrary to the current economic trends we have found that in the first 2 months of 2009 schools sold more than for the same 2 month period in 2008 ( $13,920 vs $10,339) a 35%  increase. Here are a few examples.

 

	Jan 1 - Feb 26, 09		Jan 1 - Feb 26, 08
Eaton Middle School	5,454.30		4,863.00
Reading High School	2,262.97		1,284.73
Edison High School	2,197.97		1,575.60
Warren County Technical School	1,578.60		1,500.30
Mahanoy Area High School	1,008.00		853.13

 

 

This just confirms the fact that the American People have a heart no matter what the economic condition. Contributing to a worthy cause is as American as apple pie. Fundraising is recession proof. We can't ignore the facts. It is easier for people to pool their resources to get something that is needed than for one person to pay for the whole thing. A young single mom want to see her son play ice hockey, but the cost is $500. How does she get the funds? She fund raises along with the rest of the moms. She and her son, like the rest of the hockey team, reach out to family, friends and co workers and sell food and dry goods to earn money to help defray the cost of hockey. People helping people is an old concept that still works well. The present economic condition lends itself to an increase need for fund raisers. People need help and we can show them a viable way to get the help they need.

 

Do not get caught up in the hysteria of Wall Street. We are here to help the people on Main Street.

 

Another analysis to prove this point is that we have sold to over 45 ($62,704) new accounts in the past 2 months as compared to same 2 month period as in 2008. Listed are a few examples

 

	Jan 1 - Feb 26, 09		Jan 1 - Feb 26, 08
North Middle School	5,835.90		0.00
Towamensing Elementary School	4,255.29		0.00
Andrew Lewis Middle School	3,930.60		0.00
Northwest Area High School	3,724.62		0.00
Edward Gideon Elementary	3,152.03		0.00
North Schuylkill High School	2,647.45		0.00
Carolyn Stokes Day Nursery	2,471.53		0.00
Warwick Senior High School	2,104.40		0.00
Chester County Technical College	2,067.21		0.00
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	2,057.62		0.00

 

Organizations recognize the need to fund raise.  If this is the case with your organization, then go to www.fundraisingcentral.net to see what we offer, contact us, and let's get started.