Whether you are planning a spectacular sponsored parachute jump, holding a barbecue or running a racenight, successful fundraisers in early years settings say the four golden rules for success are fun, focus, variety and efficiency.
Rosina Reynolds, manager of the Rocking Horse Nursery, Newbury says, 'If you make it fun, the staff and parents will want to take part and, of course, if they enjoy themselves they will support you in the future. When an event goes well and everyone has fun it helps to build relationships between the parents and staff.' People are also far more likely to spend money when they and their families are having a good time.
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