Gather a group of friends and get in the Christmas spirit by going caroling. As you stroll along, collect donations for your charity. Have a few participants carry small collection cans and signs promoting your cause to encourage people to drop in their spare change. If you like to sing, but don’t have a specific…
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…
Start the holiday season in your community off with a bang! Send an invitation to ”Santa Claus” to come to your town and have breakfast with the community. This can be a unique fundraising opportunity for your group. Consider asking the local fire or police department if they would host this event. Decide on a time and a place. Ask local…
Getting paid to shop? It is the answer to your Holiday Fundraising conundrum. The Holiday crowds surrounding the mall gives even the most ardent shopper pause, which is where this fundraiser idea comes in. Advertise your services at church or work –two great places to find people who may know you and willing to pay…
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…
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…
Hosting a Merry Market can be a fun way to do fundraising for your organization while helping local small business owners. Secure a location that can handle the visitor traffic- community centers, schools, churches, hotel conference rooms all work great. Spread the word among local merchants that you’re hosting a Merry Market and invite them to set up a…
Halloween is an exciting time of year…and everyone wants to have a great costume! Take advantage of that fact to raise funds for your cause. This is a unique fundraising opportunity! Enlist the help of people who are willing to donate their time and sewing talents. Put the word out that you can help sew those more intricate…
Here is an incredibly easy, yet lucrative fundraising idea. Check with your local supermarket chains. Many of them will allow your group to sell a product in front of their store to raise funds for your cause. Some ideas to consider selling are hot dogs, brats, candy or baked goods. You may want to consider…
Holiday fundraising made easy….offer your talents in creating and delivering handmade bouquets! Many people search for unique gift ideas and handmade items are always appreciated. Capitalize on that fact combined with your creativity to raise funds for your group. The library or a simple web search will impart inspiration for designing lovely arrangements. Keep it very simple. Single stems…
