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 their support to your school! However, you can also make it more appealing by making it clear that in exchange for this service, they will receive positive word of mouth, and free advertising at your school events. Make sure you make/buy a banner that provides this for them. You can even mention the nursery’s role in a school newsletter or year book, and send a copy to them as well. This recognition will make them more likely to work with you in the future.
Offer the plants for sale at home events, through the school website or newsletter, distribute flyers and give each student an order sheet to sell to their family & friends.
This event can work at all times of the year. For Easter, the plants might be Easter Lilies or Tulips. At Christmas, they might be small potted evergreen trees or poinsettias.
