A sure-fire way to fundraising success is to do a little bit of research before your next event. Find out what types of fundraisers have worked in the past on your campus. You can learn from the successes (and failures!) of others. Keep a checklist of everything that needs to be done - missing even a small detail could be a big mistake in the end. And finally, don’t forget to check your campus calendar to ensure your event doesn’t conflict with anything that might hinder participation.