School Fundraising: Creating A Positive Attitude

We often think of having a positive attitude but creating a positive environment. Many times the reality of the situation is that we can actually shape our own attitude. This is not to say that the grouchy co-worker or unhappy customer doesn’t get us down once in a while—it is only human to feed off of the energy around us. However, being aware of this energy can be greatly beneficial.

Many have heard the idea that we cannot control the situation but how we react to the situation. This is often true. If someone yells at us, no one makes us yell back. Practicing ways to maintain a positive attitude might help you react differently in these tough situations. Helping your child practice them as part of the fundraising technique might also help produce more sales.

Happy people like to buy. Happy people can also be more willing to sit and chat about the purpose of your child’s fundraiser. See the connection here? Attitude is almost everything when it comes time for the presentation.

So, parent, here are some techniques you and your child can implement together to produce a healthier, happier YOU.

Smile
Have you ever tried to think bad thoughts while smiling? It’s tough. Each time something negative is bought up during a fundraising presentation, remember to smile. This may help relieve built up stress and should help boost your confidence.

Say “Thank you.”
Despite what is said by the customer, your child should be thankful for the contribution. It may sometimes sound funny saying thank you for negative input or refusal to buy, but this is necessary to maintain a positive attitude. Your child may say thank you for any given time allotted during the presentation or simply “thank you.” Choosing to not resort to conflicting words is ultimately rewarding.

Use positive sentences
When selling we sometimes vocalize what we wouldn’t do or items we cannot provide. It can help the buyers’ confidence as well as your child’s to keep sentences focused on what is possible. Changing sentences to the positive also can help offer solutions rather than sounding like a complaint. Rather than saying, “We don’t take donations,” your child might say, “We consider every purchase a donation…and we definitely appreciate them.”

Finally, your child may choose to journal about the fundraising experience. This can help each day be new. Any worries or complications from one day can be left aside after getting emotions down on paper. This is often a very calming technique.

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