Fundraising Ideas
Raising funds for a particular cause can be fun and prosperous. There are many different ways to raise money. Some ideas may work better than others, depending on the number of people and location of your event. From selling items to hosting a trivia night, there is something for everyone in this group of fundraising ideas:
Ask parents, grandparents, residents and relatives to make donations. Many stores, including Wal-Mart and Walgreens, will allow your group to stand in front of the store and ask for donations. Call and talk with a manager to make arrangements. Many stores will match you money raises dollar-for-dollar.
Sell bricks, signs or squares to display donation names. People like to see their name posted somewhere, telling others that they have supported your fundraising activity.
Sell raffle tickets for a sporting event or show.
Ask big businesses to donate money.
Host a trivia night. You can also have a silent auction during the trivia.
Have an auction. Many people enjoy going to auctions and may bid higher if they know that they are supporting your cause. Ask people and businesses to donate items and then auction off the items.
Allow group participants to sell candy, cookies or other items to help raise some money.
Sell shirts, hats, scarves or other items.
Host a golf scramble or other sporting tournament with proceeds going to your cause.
Host a dance or community event.
Many local restaurants will allow you to help serve food and clean the restaurant one evening to earn money.
Have a Bingo night, where everyone plays bingo for prizes. You can also have a silent auction during the Bingo game.
A car wash is hard work, but it is a good way to raise money.
Ask parents and bakeries to donate baked goods and have a bake sale.
Host a pancake breakfast or spaghetti dinner. These meals are inexpensive to make and can help you raise money.
Sell a discount card made especially for your fundraising group. Discounts are offered by businesses in the community.
Work with a local restaurant to sell pizza, sandwiches or ice cream as a fundraiser.