3 Ways to Find New Fundraising Partners This Summer
As schools break for vacation and community groups dive into summer activities, it’s the perfect time to connect with organizations looking to raise funds during camps, sports, and summer events.
Now is your time to get ahead of the curve. Many non-profits on the Force4Good platform schedule their fundraisers up to 90 days in advance, so booking now makes for a stress-free summer.
Here’s how to make the most of summer fundraising opportunities!
Find New Fundraising Partners Without Leaving Your Restaurant
Your next fundraiser partner might already be dining with you! Parents with kids in sports uniforms, camp counselors grabbing lunch, or volunteers picking up catering orders are all excellent prospects. These customers already love your restaurant, but they may not realize you offer fundraising opportunities.
Here’s how to make the most of these moments:
- Keep fundraiser marketing materials—like info cards or one-sheets—at the register.
- Include these materials in every catering order or to-go bag.
- Train your team to mention your fundraising program during interactions with community-oriented customers.
These small, proactive gestures can lead to meaningful partnerships that benefit both your restaurant and your community.
Leverage Your Team to Build Community Connections
Your team is already connected to your community, and they can be an invaluable resource for finding new fundraising partners. Many crew members have ties to local schools, sports teams, or non-profits through their own networks. Here’s how to tap into those connections:
- Host a Team Meeting: Explain the importance of fundraisers and how they benefit your restaurant and the community.
- Brainstorm Together: Ask each team member to identify three local organizations that would be a good fit for a fundraiser.
- Provide Tools: Share talking points and hand out one-sheets or info cards about your program.
- Empower Outreach: Encourage your team to contact the organizations they’re connected to.
Already partnered with Force4Good? We’ve got you covered with templates and materials to support this outreach—just reach out to your administrator to get started.
Get Active in Your Community
Rather than waiting for groups to approach you, connect with them! By proactively reaching out, you can get ahead of the game and secure partnerships. Start here:
- Local Camps: Contact leaders at every school within a 5-mile radius of your restaurant.
- Non-profits: Reach out to your local Chamber of Commerce for a list of active nonprofits, then connect with those groups.
- Your Network: Ask friends, family, and regular customers if they’re involved with any non-profits or groups that might benefit from a fundraiser.
- Sports Teams: Connect with coaches in your area.
Ready to Rock Your Summer Fundraisers?
Summer fundraising is a great way to boost sales and deepen your restaurant’s community connections. With a little preparation and outreach, you can turn your restaurant into a go-to destination for giving back. Even better, locking in summer fundraisers on the books now helps build relationships that will pay off later. When peak fundraising season returns in the fall, you’ll already have connections and success stories to build on.
Want to make fundraising even easier? Contact us or schedule a demo to learn how Force4Good automates 97% of the work involved in running a successful give-back fundraiser program.
