Category Archives: Fall Holidays

National Costume Swap Day

Thank you to MothersClick.com for this great fundraising idea. Halloween costumes are traditionally an item you buy and use once. Unless they’re a double duty item like pajamas or a dress-up outfit your child can play in, they’re worn one day a year then disposed of, hopefully to Goodwill. But costumes can be expensive, so…

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Scarecrows for a Cause

It’s never too soon to think about fundraising opportunities for the fall.  A unique fundraiser for you to try is Scarecrows for a Cause! Ask friends, family and supporters for donations of their old jeans, overalls, hats, gloves pillowcases and button down shirts.  If not enough is gathered, you can visit your local Goodwill or other…

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Holiday Plant Sale

If you are looking to raise funds for your school near a holiday, here is a great fundraising idea! Ask student representatives to visit a local nursery in order to ask the nursery if they will sell plants to them at cost for your group to re-sale. This is a great way for them to show…

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Lucious Lollipops

Most people like candy…. and most people will spend money on candy:-) If you are raising money for your group, try a homemade  lollipop sale!  This would be an easy fundraiser around valentines day, or another holiday. Decide on the type of lollipop you want to make….chocolate? caramel? hard candy?  Look on the internet to get good…

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Personalized Pails

If you are looking for a creative & easy way to raise money for your group during summer season, or near the Easter holiday, look no further!  How about getting in touch with your creative side & personalizing sand or Easter pails! This is pretty simple.  Just purchase good quality sand pails and a STURDY…

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Too Busy to Bake – Fundraiser

Ok, so I know that cookie dough is overdone. But around the holidays, everyone is too tired and too busy to bake. Most busy people would be overjoyed to be able to buy a truly home made dough or cake batter  and support your cause at the same time! Enlist the help of several willing volunteers…

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Goblin Insurance Fundraiser

Your group can make money prior to Halloween selling “Goblin Insurance”. Here’s how it works. Using a computer and a printer you print up special Halloween Insurance Policies. You charge $5 per residence policy and $15 per business policy. Here’s the good part. You keep all the money! Your group agrees to clean up any…

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Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser

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…

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