It's that time of year again. The kids are back in school, the Scout troops are meeting, and the PTO is swinging into gear.
You may already be fundraising for your child, taking those products, order forms, and coupon books to your office.
But there is etiquette to be considered, and a survey, sponsored by Entertainment Publications, distributor of entertainment discount books and other fundraising products, reveals some tips all Moms and Dads may want to take to heart:
- Do put fundraising materials in common areas (42% of survey respondents preferred this method).
- Do post how the money raised will help the cause you're supporting.
- Do take both cash and checks for payment.
- Don't go cubicle to cubicle hawking your wares (31% of respondents say they dislike this technique).
- Don't bring your child to the office to sell the product (31% of respondents disliked this -- too much pressure?)
- Don't expect that everyone will participate.
The survey also revealed that the three top items preferred by your office mates are candy bars, cookies, and discount coupon books. Many respondents reported that they preferred to donate to good causes through buying products or chipping in money rather than through activities that would take up their personal time.
Even though people at the office don't like to be pressured, nearly 25% of the survey respondents cited co-worker relationships as the primary motivator for their participation, as well as the opportunity to help children.
The lesson is clear: be nice, make friends before you bring the goodies to the office, and then play it cool.
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