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 thrift store
- Decide how you will make the heads. You can either use stuffed pillowcases, pumpkins, or even the thigh part of stretch pants secured on each end and stuffed to capacity.
- Locate, purchase or…even better….secure a donation of straw. (Note: loose straw will work best. If you cannot locate, baled will work fine, just be sure to break up the straw beforehand) Also, decide if you will have a T support of wooden poles inside, or simply have a sitting scarecrow, which are simpler!
- Secure a location. Straw is messy, so a field or parking lot that can be easily blow off will work best. Bear in mind that the more visual your location, the more your sales will be!
- Decide if you will have pre-made scarecrows or if you will allow customers to choose their own “outfit” for their scarecrow. Keep in mind you can charge more for the personalized option, but you will need more labor force on hand at the event.
- Secure with twine all legs and arm holes ahead of time. Button and snap all fasteners.
- Stuff with straw, and attach heads with a dowel and rope. Again, this can be done ahead of time, or at the event depending on your preference and or/helpers.
- Consider a Buy 1, get 1/2 off a second to increase your sales.
- Make and distribute flyers, and ADVERTISE ADVERTISE ADVERTISE!!!
