The National Arbor Day Foundation offers non-profits a fundraising program with their Gift Trees. Groups can choose from a variety of tree species which are then packaged for shipping with instructions for proper planting. Minimum order size is 25 trees at a cost of $3 each. Suggested selling price is $6 each. With this pricing…
By Tofer Tang In times when the budget is tight, fundraising may seem harder than normal to do. However, strategic fundraising requires good organization and resourcefulness-two things that come for free. Some tips on successfully holding a fundraiser with no budget is to plan carefully, encourage participation and take advantage of free publicity. When dealing…
By Jordan Gottlieb Unhealthy Fundraisers Are Out For decades now groups that needed to raise money would turn to two tried and true options that had been sold countless times before and were a sure crowd pleaser: cookie dough and candy. Cookie dough has grown from a bake sale item to now include both frozen…
VolunteerSpot has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to promote earth friendly activities to do in April. If you participate, they will plant a tree in your honor. Some of their suggestions: Participate in a community garden project Pickup trash at your neighborhood park Plant a tree or flowers in your yard or an…
Spring is a long awaited EVENT in many parts of the country! It is also a time to have to get out in the yard and prepare it for the upcoming season. This is difficult for many people, some because of age or health problems, and others simply because of limited time. This presents a…
It seems that everyone these days is looking for ways to “Go Green”. This is great for our environment, so why not make it a good thing for your group as well? Here is a very unique idea for an older group to work on. There are many possibilities to explore with this idea: Follow…
Everyone is looking to save money this holiday season. It is also true that everyone is looking to reduce, reuse & recycle! Here is a fundraiser that capitalizes on all 3 in order to raise money for your group! Host a Jewelry Boutique! Ask for donations from any and all you can think of. Every woman…
Survey your staff and members for special skills have or hobbies they excel at. Then, create a workshop or class teaching others these skills or hobbies. The ideas are endless. Here are just a few to get you thinking: Organic Gardening Dog Training Using Computers Taking Great Photographs Kayaking Cake Decorating Quilting Creative Writing Web…
Sunshine Rafting Adventures, in Oakdale, CA wrapped up their first annual “rafting for research” fundraiser bringing in $3000 for the American Cancer Society. What a simple, yet fun and creative fundraising idea! The company chose one day where the cost of their rafting adventure would be half price and all proceeds would benefit charity. More…
Host a fishing tournament to benefit your charity. This fundraising idea could become an annual fundraiser for your organization. Entrants pay a fee to participate ($20 – $30). Points are scored for each type/size fish caught. The person with the most points at the end of the day wins the grand prize. Click on this story…
