Ditch the traditional autumn fundraisers and do something unique this year. Find a local supplier that is willing to sell you a batch of pumpkins. Be sure to make arrangements for delivery if possible. Pick a day or weekend when you will sell pumpkins to the public. Then advertise, advertise, advertise!!! You can add to…
For those of us who weren’t blessed with stage-worthy singing voices, typical talent shows can be pretty intimidating. How about hosting a “no talent” show. All you need to do is rent (or even buy if this event may be repeated) a decent karaoke machine, set up a “stage” area (or do it at a…
Since not everyone plays “real” golf, try hosting a mini-golf fundraiser. Ask a local mini golf venue for a group rate (hopefully discounted). You can get hole sponsors from local businesses to raise additional funds. This is a great community builder!
My kids grow out of their clothes so fast, but so do everybody’s, right? Why not host a kids’ clothing exchange? It’s really quite simple. For every item a person donates, they get a “credit” for an item at the exchange. Everyone wins! This concept doesn’t directly raise money for your organization, but you can…
Of course, you can have a bake sale anytime, but if you are lucky enough to host a polling place, Election Day can be the perfect time! Contributions with red, white and blue themes are especially popular. To capitalize on your theme, you can even ask customers further exercise their freedom of choice by having…
Eliminate the hassle of the annual scramble to buy school supplies. Your PTA/PTO or other parent group can buy school supply packages for families that sign up and you can charge a little extra to raise funds for your school. To get more bang for your buck, ask the store if they will offer you any better prices for…
Nothing brings a community together like camping out for a cause. It’s really an easy fundraiser to organize. First, find a campground in your area that offers a group area. State campgrounds and county campgrounds traditionally offer very good rates, but they fill up fast, so you’ll have to plan early. Many private campgrounds have…
If you are looking for a fun, no-cost fundraiser for your school, consider organizing a penny war. Here’s how it works. (1) Getting started: place a jar in each classroom. Classrooms can decorate jars however they wish. Bigger jars or even ice cream buckets work nicely. (2) Scoring: for every penny added to the jar,…
Tie-dying is so much fun for kids and adults alike. Having a tie-dye party is a great way to raise funds for your organization. Ask people to bring a white shirt and you provide the rest, including dye in various colors, buckets for water, rubber bands and plastic bags. Simple follow the directions on the…
ALL parents need a night out. Believe it or not, most kids enjoy a night without the parents as well! Hence this double fundraiser idea. First, make childcare arrangements for the kids at your school, church or other facility. Hire some experienced childcare providers to facilitate fun games or activities for the kids, order pizzas…
