Marketing the Initiative to Secure Financial Support
What is marketing? Exchanging something of value for something you need.
Marketing includes: Image-building Friend-raising Membership development Community relations Political activities Citizen education
Why should you market your initiative For more resources For insights For better focus
How do you market your initiative? Let people know Be likeable Gather support
Points in marketing: Who will be involved Involve everyone Define initiative's role Set goal Brainstorm for support Consider the donors Focus Develop contacts Develop a plan Pretest and implement Evaluate and revise
The 4 P’s of marketing Product Price Place Promotion