Fundraising for your organization can be a little complex and time consuming, but is well worth the effort for your association. Here are a number of ways to make your fundraiser a success:

Organize, Organize, Organize. This is the number one key factor to the success of your organization's fundraiser.
Nominate someone to become the manager of the fundraiser. They will be responsible for keeping everything organized. The manager must be able to get the program going and keep it operating efficiently.
Set a date to give your fundraising manager and organization enough time to get fully prepared for this project. This will help to get the word out and will give people time to start collecting their material.
Make announcements to spread the news. Make sure to include:
- The name of your organization.
- Who to contact, name and number, in case anyone has questions.
- What types of paper that will be accepted.
- When the fundraiser will be occurring.
- How the money will be used.
Set a goal for how much your organization would like to get for the fundraiser and make sure to let everyone know to keep the goal in mind.
As the date approaches, make sure to get visual by making posters or signs, placing ads in the paper or even posting bulletins. There are many effective ways to have great participation in your event.

Once you have completed your fundraiser, make sure to keep in touch with those involved to let them know if you met your organization's goal and also how the donation was used. Good Luck and Have Fun!