With the right technology in classrooms, students will have the ability to be more engaged and excel in what they're learning. However, getting the right technology in classrooms can sometimes be confusing and a financial challenge.

InfoCor will help you by providing basic information on:
- Product solutions based on your needs and technology equipment required
- Determine how much money you’ll need to raise
- How soon do you need the money
- Why motivating staff is so important

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- Ensure the best profit out of your fund raiser
- Very simple/basic forms of fundraising to more complex approaches

Some other things to consider:
-What would our school/district enjoy selling or doing?
- What has been successful in the past or created the most interest?
- What is the quality of the products?
- Does the price match the Income level of the community, school or district?

Whether this is your first fundraiser or your 100th, you will be faced with decisions. One of them will be how to choose a fundraising company or self-directed program. It is hard enough to plan a fundraising campaign, so you want to be sure that if you go the option of using a company, that the organization you choose, works with you and is not just in it for the quick sale. Below are some things to think about during your search and decision process.

Things You Need To Ask Potential Fundraising Companies

1. How long has the company been in business?
2. How many years of experience does the company representative have in fundraising?
3. Do they listen to your needs and easy to work with? If so, then they will help you later if problems arise.
4. Are their products and programs of high quality? If so, then your fundraiser will raise more with less hassle.
5. What is the percentage profit of sales? Although the percentage profit is important, there are many other factors that need to be considered (product quality, shipping included and time saving customer service).
6. What services are available to save you and your volunteer’s time and energy? Does the company provide checklists, collection envelops, tally sheets and pre-sorting?
7. Are products and programs paid for in advance or upon delivery? Will they work with you on a fair payment option?
8. Is there an incentive or prize program? If so, who pays for it?
9. How are products shipped and when? Who pays for the freight?
10. What is the policy regarding damaged or unsold product? What about back orders?
11. Can the company provide references?

By partnering with InfoCor for your technology campaign it will not only reap rewards and benefits, it will be a SMART success. For more information talk to your education sales representative.