People need to know about your fundraising campaign to support it, so be sure to start advertising well in advance. If you’re planning an event that people will have to buy tickets for, start advertising about a month in advance. For fundraising sales, 2 weeks in advance should be enough.
Advertise with posters and flyers. Ask local business if you can put up posters in their windows and post flyers on community bulletin boards. Send emails and mailings to all your contacts, and tell everyone you know about your fundraiser. A great fundraising tip is to contact your local TV and radio stations, and your local newspaper. They will often include your fundraising information in their community news.