Go green with this environmental friendly fundraiser. Contact a nursery or search the web for a source to provide young tree saplings. Purchase them in bulk – a 1000 is a good amount to aim for. Sell the saplings for $2 – $3 each in the Spring or Fall, when planting is best. Set up…
If your organization is trying to raise money for a construction project, consider selling bricks as a fundraiser. People can choose to have their own name engraved on the brick, honor a loved one, or promote a business. Sell different size bricks for varying amounts. Have people fill out a form with the exact words…
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…
This creative fundraising idea takes the traditional bake sale/bake off fundraiser to a whole new level. Join the Worldwide Blogger Bake Off and raise money to alleviate poverty in Africa. Their mission is to re-purpose shipping containers into mobile kitchens that can be setup in Africa so people can have a facility to make their…
Looking for a winter holiday fundraising idea you can feel good about? These easy to make winter suet feeders made from Birch branches will bring joy to birdlovers of all ages and food to hungry feathered friends. Market them as earth-friendly gifts that help nature. Use already dead birch or aspen wood and cut branches…
As much as we don’t like to clean our houses, it must be done and it can be done in a green way with little cost. Why not help friends and neighbors “get the dirt” on eco-friendly cleaning solutions that are non-toxic and easy to make at home with simple ingredients. All you need is a bunch…
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…
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco recently held their annual Discarded to Divine Fashion Show Fundraiser. Professional and aspiring designers transform unusable, discarded, donated clothing into couture fashions and exquisite home decor, which is then auctioned to raise funds to help the poor and homeless. Photographers volunteer to capture images of the…
Organize a bike-to-work or bike-to-school day or week. Provide participants with charts to estimate the gas money they will save by biking or walking. Ask participants to donate a portion (50% – 100%) of their savings back to your cause. You can use the money for another project to improve the environment and you’ll make…
Need creative fundraising inspiration? Look no further than your own neighborhood! In Spring, people begin looking at their yards and gardens again… In Summer, the grass seems to grow by the minute… In Fall, oh just look at those leaves! Flowers are lovely, but planting 50 petunias or digging holes for 200 tulip bulbs is enough…
