Category Archives: Community Fundraisers

Mustache for Moolah

If you have a male principal who is a good sport….and you are raising money school function…..here is a creative fundraising idea!  Ask your principal if he’d be willing to grow a true handlebar mustache if your goal is reached! Set a fundraising goal for the school Explain to the kids that if they reach…

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Easy Event Planning- Creative Fundraiser

Are you looking for a simple fundraiser with little to no overhead?  Are you an organized, creative person?  If you answered yes, then here is a simple ideas that could potentially raise lots of funds for your group. With the current economy, many people are looking to save money.  Yet, life does go on, and…

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Unique Photo Contest

Need a creative and easy idea to raise funds for your group? Try a unique photo contest! Solicit a donation of a prize for your contest.  This can be comprised of cash from donations,  local merchandise,  gift cards or a service provided. Publicize what you are raising money for and what the prize will be….

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Kids Re-sale Event

Any parent knows how difficult it is to keep children outfitted for all seasons!  This is especially difficult if you live in a climate with 4 distinct seasons.  If you are raising funds for a children’s group, hosting a re-sale event is a creative fundraiser for your group.  This is fairly easy to accomplish as well!…

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Personal Shopper Fundraiser

Many people are simply too busy these days.  I can’t tell you how many times I have wished I could clone myself in order to get everything done.  If you are raising money for a group with adult volunteers, why not try a unique fundraiser and offer errand services! Compile a list of willing volunteers with…

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Gift Basket Fundraising Idea

People are always looking for ways to make gift giving easier.  To make it easier for your supporters and make money for your group, try putting together some well thought out and attractive baskets to sell at games, home events, plays or whatever venue you have available to you.  Craft shows are another good one,…

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Your Town’s Best Dancer – Creative Fundraiser

If you are looking for an interesting idea to raise money for your group, capitalize on the recent popularity of dance shows with this creative fundraising idea!  Have a Dance Competition….you can find YOUR community’s best dancer, raise money and have fun all at the same time! Advertise for local talent to enter for a fee….

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Fantasy Fudge Fundraiser

Many people have their own family recipes for amazing fudge of all different varieties.  Use their recipes to raise funds for your group!  Ask friends and family if they would be willing to whip up a batch of their top secret fudge for your group.  Try to get several different varieties such as peanut butter,…

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Pass the Pig – “Fun”draiser

Here is a unique fundraising idea designed to put the “fun” back in fundraiser!  Purchase a truly ugly plastic piggy bank.  This may be the most difficult part!  Make a list of people who support your group.  Pass the piggy bank from member to member, and ask for group supporters to take the pig to…

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Wine Sales to Benefit Literacy

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…

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