Thursday, March 31, 2011

Detailing What A Fundraising Thermometer Is And How You Use It

By Janet Miller


Almost everyone probably knows exactly what a thermometer is and how it is normally put to use. When you are feeling ill, you are taking your temperature using these things to find out how warm you might be. The higher the amount, the higher your temp. A fundraising thermometer acts similarly by measuring the amount of money being raised to achieve a goal. Reaching the goal in the bulb of the thermometer is exciting!

If you are in charge of your fund raiser and need a great way to keep an eye on the incoming dollars, you might like to try out the one used for years for this function. Never would Daniel Fahrenheit have thought of using his invention in this manner exactly, but that is what is done these days. Of course, it is made not of glass but of non-breakable materials and a lot of paint, hopefully red paint as the money creeps upwards.

These displays of the thermometer help to keep people motivated and directed for the goal set. It's exciting to, for example, drive by the display and watch the red line move up as donations are added to the total. Additionally, it may encourage those who may not have made their donation yet to get a move on and get it done! Sometimes it can create an air of competition to be the one to put it over the top.

Seen on billboards in the United States, the fund raising gauges are used by churches, organizations and even schools, to encourage people to add money to their dwindling funds. This cash is needed throughout the year for their various activities. There are so many worthy causes to pick from and all are extremely deserving.

The building of a thermometer is not difficult, it just requires a little time and cooperation among members of the drive. Red and black paint or markers, pencils and poster board or plywood at hand, they set to work making the likeness of the thermometer to hopefully help in achieving the target they've set for their drive. The black marks and numbers will be passed by in red on the way to the top and a filled bulb. This will show the success of it.

If you are planning to display one of these things outdoors, it ought to be made of wood, most likely, to withstand the onslaught of weather. Water proof paints would be a wise choice, too. The same techniques will be used as in the indoor display.

You can create enthusiasm for donating to your cause by these visuals, but there are also online versions to get added to your web site. Use all avenues for showcasing your advertising as a thermometer.

The need for donations to worthy causes is no more apparent compared to the annual drive on tv around Labor Day in the USA. A very popular entertainer makes it his life cause to raise funds for "his kids". These donations originate from around the world. They use a very large digital fundraising thermometer to show the many millions of dollars being happily donated for this worthy cause.




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