The far-reaching Custom Fundraising Solutions began with an inspiration: Develop an innovative and exciting fundraising strategy to help students find greater success in raising money. Thus, the mattress fundraiser was introduced. Since its establishment in 2005, Custom Fundraising Solutions has helped numerous organizations, including DECA.
A nonprofit designed to help high school and college students prepare for careers as entrepreneurs or business and marketing leaders, DECA combines classroom-based instruction with practical experience to teach students about business in an applicable way. Students can enroll in the program as early as their freshman year of high school through their school’s chapter, which is managed at a state or regional level. Through membership, students enjoy career preparation and learn several valuable skills, including:
1. Academic preparation: Both for college and beyond, DECA membership teaches students skills they can apply to the business, finance, management, hospitality, and marketing industries.
2. Professional responsibility: DECA members learn the value of practicing with integrity and adhering to high standards.
3. Leadership experience: Members also learn important leadership skills, including project management, goal setting, and consensus building.
A nonprofit designed to help high school and college students prepare for careers as entrepreneurs or business and marketing leaders, DECA combines classroom-based instruction with practical experience to teach students about business in an applicable way. Students can enroll in the program as early as their freshman year of high school through their school’s chapter, which is managed at a state or regional level. Through membership, students enjoy career preparation and learn several valuable skills, including:
1. Academic preparation: Both for college and beyond, DECA membership teaches students skills they can apply to the business, finance, management, hospitality, and marketing industries.
2. Professional responsibility: DECA members learn the value of practicing with integrity and adhering to high standards.
3. Leadership experience: Members also learn important leadership skills, including project management, goal setting, and consensus building.