We are sure that if you take the time to plan a Blood Drive, you want it to be successful. Here are some simple tips that will help you reach your goals.

1. Follow a Checklist
   
   
2. Have a planning meeting with your committee and the Community Blood Council Representatives.
   
   
3. Keep Senior Management involved, and ask them to promote and help make it a successful blood drive..
   
   Knowing the boss is concerned about this cause may motivate others to participate.
   
   
4. Start a publicity campaign: Maybe an article in a bulletin or a newsletter. Also try e-mail and community bulletin boards.
   
   
5. Begin active recruitment of donors. Start to schedule appointments on first contact to increase donor accountability. You will receive the best results through person-to-person contact, phone calls and sign-up tables.
   
   
6. Keep close contact with your committee members to evaluate responses to materials and recruitment efforts.
   
   
7. Contact your representative at Community Blood Council each week for an update and ask for assistance.
   
   Remember, we are partners in this effort, and are happy to offer suggestions, and advice!
   
   
8. Communicate with us again one week before the drive with your donor sign-up sheet. We can review the data together, and therefore staff the drive accordingly with the appropriate number of medical personnel.
   
   Good communication between our two groups will help keep the blood drive running efficiently.
   
   
9. The Community Blood Council representative will work out the details for the day of the drive with you (arrival time, etc.)
   
   
10. Send reminder cards to donors.
    Also, reminder phone calls can really help make sure everyone participates.
    
    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
    
    
11. Remember to thank your donors, committee members and other volunteers.