| charity would never get anywhere if nobody ever | | | | charity. Don't forget about public places like the |
| heard of them. Advertising and marketing is just as | | | | library. They often have bulletin boards too. |
| important for charities as it is for any other | | | | Try forming a committee of people to plan marketing |
| organization or business. It's all about making money | | | | and advertising. When you get a handful of people |
| and creating awareness for those in need. There are | | | | brainstorming together the ideas will be enhanced and |
| plenty of fantastic ways to do this. It's all about | | | | everyone can play off one another. It's a terrific way |
| making use of your resources and tools while staying | | | | to get ideas you never would have come up with on |
| open minded. Promoting your charity doesn't have to | | | | your own. A committee also makes it easy to |
| feel like a chore. It can actually be a lot of fun. Apply | | | | distribute the work load evenly so that nobody is |
| business tactics much like anyone else trying to make | | | | overwhelmed. |
| money does. | | | | Make us of the internet. Search for terms related to |
| Look into taking out ads of some kind. This can all | | | | your charity. You may be able to do some |
| vary depending on the budget that you have to | | | | advertising on a related website or find forums |
| work with. Even if you cannot afford large scale ads, | | | | where you can leave a message. You might be |
| try pinpointing local radio stations and newspapers. A | | | | surprised how much marketing can be done online for |
| newspaper ad is a relatively inexpensive way to get | | | | free or for very little. It is the number one way to |
| your ad into the hands of many people. Don't | | | | reach the world so make the most of it. |
| overlook obvious resources like this that can help you | | | | Ask a local TV station to run an ad for you. If you |
| greatly. A radio ad may be somewhat expensive but | | | | cannot afford to pay for one, ask if you can get a |
| even just once can make a world of difference. | | | | spot on the local news talking about your charity |
| Keep all paperwork and receipts for this type of | | | | event. Most news stations will be willing to give you a |
| advertising. | | | | small spot to make your event known to the |
| Make some flyers that describe and promote your | | | | community. If your event is a large public event then |
| charity. Post them up in all public community areas | | | | it may be even easier to get on TV. Sell tickets to a |
| where that type of thing is allowed. It also may be | | | | concert or dinner event. It's a popular way to fund |
| beneficial to go around to local businesses. Ask them | | | | raise and it draws people out for an entertaining time. |
| if you can put flyers in their window or leave some | | | | Once you get your charity's name out there, you will |
| as pamphlets in their office for customers to take. | | | | find marketing gets much easier. |
| Many businesses will be happy to help out a local | | | | |