I totally agree about the importance of #6. That's why I included it on the list! Seriously though, part of being a successful fundraiser is understanding how to communicate and, in a sense, market your cause to perspective supporters. You have to think about what might prevent you from giving if you were in their shoes. Since most of my friends are just starting out in the workforce, I found creative ways to remind them that a little goes a long way. The fact that I got more than $200 from so-called “small” donations, just goes to show how important it was to use this approach. Thanks for commenting!