Jonathan Osler's most important fundraising goal is to raise money for your school. However, most fundraisers aren't successful and do not make the maximum money. Once you can identify the areas in which your fundraising efforts are lacking, you can begin making more money with each event. Here are three common fundraising shortfalls for schools that are most often encountered. Formularies for Lost or Missing Orders If you're holding an auction-style fundraiser, every item sold will generate funds for your institution. Thus, each purchase is crucial. Order forms are easily lost or misplaced, resulting in a loss of revenue at your educational institution. If you don't get an order, the purchaser will be disappointed, your school will suffer revenues, and customers will not back you shortly. Once your order forms and the fundraising profits are submitted, you are responsible for ensuring those orders are passed on to the fundraising company you have set up. A volunteer a...