Looking for a fun night….and a creative fundraiser? If so, why not have a Frolic…..for Chocoholics!! This can be a very elaborate affair, or a very simple one. This will depend on your budget and your locations. The possibilities are many with this one. Here are a few scenarios, but don’t be afraid to put your…
Ok……who wants to have fun and raise money at the same time?? Pretty much everyone I would think! How about trying this unique fundraiser, especially since summer is rapidly approaching! Have fun with a liitle “tongue in cheek ” humor and host a Black Tie Bar-b-Que. The guys may not be too thrilled, but lots…
Proof that creativity and initiative can go a long way in fundraising… Straight from their website – “The Fledgling Initiative aims to make awesome wine for the benefit of Room to Read, a non-profit organization extending literacy and educational opportunities to children worldwide. Every case sold will provide approximately 60 local language children’s books and…
This is a great fundraiser and is super easy to set up. All you need is a pickup truck loaded with some tacky yard decorations. Think falling apart plastic lawn chairs, an old toilet, and an old car part or two, etc. Make sure that you dress the part in raggedy clothes. Print up an…
Reality TV - how are we all pulled into watching it. Instead of watching it, why not use it as a creative fundraising idea for two charities. Teams are formed, and over several weeks, tasks are given, such as selling baked goods, or putting on a talent show, and for each task half of the money raised…
How many times do we see parents in the stands of a game, trying to “coach” their children on what to do or how to play? Here is a fundraiser that could switch the roles, or let the parents put their words into actions, while raising money for a specific organization or school team. The…
No doubt fueled by the popular weight loss TV show, there seems to be a current trend in fundraising. I have recently gotten 2 notices from friends that they are taking advantage of this trend. One is losing weight for Stamp Out Hunger. She has asked her friends to donate a certain amount for every…
Most women love a “girls night”. How about capitalizing on that fact to earn cash for your group? Host a Wedding Dress Fashion Show & “Poetry” Extravaganza! Gather 20 willing volunteers who can still fit into their wedding dresses Ask each of them to model their wedding dresses, as well as read a piece of…
For a unique (and often irresistible) gag gift, sell snack baggies filled with 4 Large marshmallows and a slip of printed paper that reads: “You’ve been naughty, so here’s the scoop. All you get for Christmas is snowman poop.” It’s a little tacky, but people love to pay a couple of dollars for the “gift”…
Many companies host team-building workshops and outings to help increase morale and build cooperation among co-workers. You can turn your next team-building exercise into a philanthropic one by adding a charitable component to the event. Companies in the UK are partnering together to sponsor such an event. Corporate teams are invited to test their business knowledge and entrepreneurial…
