I am not a person who commonly carries cash…my kids, bless them, see that my wallet is constantly empty!! However, even I can usually dredge up a dollar! Why not ask for a donation of ONLY a dollar. How easy and un-offensive is it to simply ask for a dollar donation! Most people would have…
With the current state of if the economy, many local families are desperate to put food on the table. Be the one to help fill the fridge of a family in need. Ask the local food pantry if they could deliver to a family that they know has a greater need than some others. Additionally,…
It has become a common occurrence to have businesses ask if you would like to donate to a cause when you check out. If you live in a smaller community why not try this on a smaller scale and ask local business owners for their help? This would be especially effective if many residents share…
Convert your organization’s publications into a money-making fundraiser. Sell advertising space in your monthly newsletter, online updates, and annual reports. This can be a great money maker, or at the very least, cover the cost of putting the publication together. Offer members, supporters, and donors ad space at a discount. Sell full-page, half-page, quarter-page, and business…
Are you pationate about your cause? Show your loyalty and support by volunteering to participate in a lock-in. This creative fundraiser will be sure to draw some attention if promoted right. Arrange for your location. The accomodations should be sparce, yet sufficient to not endanger those being locked-in. Set a goal for the amount you…
Barbara Talisman recently wrote an interesting article entitled Fundraising from the Bottom Up! In this article she points out that in this economy we need to reevaluate our fundraising strategy when asking for donations. Check out the article for some great ideas on structuring a successful campaign despite the uncertain economy.
This can be such a fun way to raise awareness for your cause and raise funds. Here is how it works: Get an old (clean!) toilet and paint/decorate it as you wish. Ours was painted purple and had “Flush Cancer” spelled on it. Place the toilet in a neighbor’s yard with a note (preferably in a…
Who doesn’t love a bargain? Why not host a “Resale Gala” and watch the proceeds for your cause grow as the gently worn garments fly off the shelves! Organize a drive for donations of still-stylish duds. Use flyers and posters to get the word out…Requesting clean and gently worn clothing for use in a resale…
With this creative fundraising idea, you speak to a representative at a corporation or other businesses in your area and ask them to sponsor you for a certain amount of miles in an upcoming benefit race in exchange for you or your group wearing their company’s t-shirt, hat, etc. (donated by the company).
At an outdoor event such as a picnic or ball game, hand out fruit such as apples, oranges and grapefruit. Ask the recipient of the fruit to donate a quarter per seed that they find in their fruit as they eat it. Be sure not to buy seed-less varieties of the fruit. After the event, you…
