Before your sale starts send letters to participants and parents and put up signs around your organization to announce your fundraiser. Introduce yourself, your cause, your goal, and what you're selling. Most importantly, *ASK* everyone involved to support your goal by purchasing an item *AND* selling at least one item! Also, *ASK* your sellers if they intend to participate. If there is not a direct benefit to each individual seller for supporting your cause, consider an incentive program to reward sellers and give them a more personal reason to help you achieve your goal. Before you do, though, *ASK* what would motivate them. When your sale is finished, it's not time to be quiet. If you expect to run another successful fundraiser, follow through! Thank each of your sellers and, most important, thank your customers! Let everyone know how the fundraiser did and how instrumental they were in making it a success. Keep that feel-good spark alive and glowing so you can fire it up again when it's time for your next fundraiser!