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• Wrapping Up • Be sure to thank your donors (if you have their information) as well as your partner organizations and volunteers. As stated before, "a little thanks goes a long way!" Develop an appreciation certificate; they are easy to create on the computer. • Develop a survey to include with your thank you letter. Ask how the toy drive can be improved and what suggestions they have to make The Salvation Army toy drive the best in the community. Include a self addressed stamped envelope for the return of the survey.
Toy Drives Frequently Asked Questions "Who should I ask to help with the toy drive?" The short answer is EVERYONE! Contact local toy stores (especially mom and pop stores; they may be smaller, but they have more flexibility to support the drive than a chain retailer might). Ask schools, churches, community centers, retirement communities ... There is really no limit on who may want to be involved. There are various levels of involvement. Some may want to sponsor a drive and do the whole thing by themselves. Some may want to host a one day event, while others may just want to help out as needed. "When should I start a toy drive?" Start planning a Christmas toy drive in the summer. Be sure to have your dates figured out before you start asking people to be involved. "How do I keep the interest going in the middle of a toy drive?" Don't let the campaign drag on. Keep it interesting and lively. Prizes and incentives are a great way to do this. Also, communicating the needs and the progress are crucial for keeping people interested. Develop a visual aid that can help people see the contribution their organization has made (i.e. poster of a toy box ...every toy in the box could represent 25 toys given, etc.) "How do I ensure that we get the kind of toys that we need?" Clearly communicate the needs, be specific and give examples of what you need. For example, you could give a list of boys and girls toys that would 'qualify' for a main gift (i.e. remote control cars, Barbie sets, games, etc), and what would 'qualify' for a stocking stuffer (i.e. Hot Wheels, card games, crayons, etc). Never be rude or decline a gift, even if it is inappropriate or used. We can always pass on these items to the ARC and still keep the donor's support. "What do I do with toys that were given late or were picked up after the drive?" There are a number of things that can be done with these toys. First, be sure to send a thank you letter, no matter WHEN you received the gift. It can always be given to some child who needs it. Keep in mind your social services; maybe you need toys for the kids to play with while they are waiting for their parents, or they can be given to children who have experienced trauma, or to other needy children within your sphere of influence. It is also a good idea to keep some toys in storage to help you get a start on next year's toy program. "Why do the toys need to be new and unwrapped? Won't we take anything?" Typically for toy drives, we ask that the toys be new because it's a nicer gift to receive,
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