So you have decided to start a cell phone fundraising campaign with CellForCash.com. But now how do you go about it?                         

Here are some tips from the CellForCash.com staff and fellow fundraisers.

1.   Use the resources you have. Start by looking at your email list or monthly newsletter. One affiliate has enjoyed great success by simply including his affiliate link in every email he sends out. Underneath his signature line has typed the phrase, “Recycle your unused cell phones” and created a hyperlink. Over the past few months he has received over 50 transactions.

2.   Take advantages of the tools at your disposal. The affiliate homepage offers you helpful marketing materials. Posters, fliers, pass out cards are each found on the affiliate homepage. Print these materials and post or distribute around your school, business, or community to get the word out.

3.   Think outside the box! One school offered this cool idea. They alerted parents about the campaign in their newsletter and used the schools open house to help kick it off. When parents entered the school’s computer room, each computer was on CellForCash.com (remember to click on your link to ensure the transactions are recorded under you account). That school had over 20 parents participate that night alone.

Hopefully these ideas can help other affiliates. If any affiliates have creative ways or success stories to report please email Program Manager Andrew Hinkle.