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 ideas.
Buy [...]
Spring is a long awaited EVENT in many parts of the country! It is also a time to have to get out in the yard and prepare it for the upcoming season. This is difficult for many people, some because of age or health problems, and others simply because of limited time. This presents a [...]
If you are raising money for a group, a creative and easy fundraising idea is to create and sell refrigerator magnets. There are several ways to accomplish this, but the easiest way is to purchase small ceramic tiles, ceramic paint and heavy duty magnets….and invite the group to have a fun night and create the [...]
Need an easy fundraising idea with low overhead to raise money for your group? How about considering a pasta smorgasbord! This can be accomplished very easily with very little overhead.
First, decide on a location – a park, a community hall, etc. Second, ask friends, family and group supporters to make their favorite pasta dish. [...]
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
Have each person [...]
For a unique (and often irresistible) gag gift, sell snack baggies filled with 4 Large marshmallows and a slip of printed paper that reads:
“You’ve been naughty, so here’s the scoop. All you get for Christmas is snowman poop.”
It’s a little tacky, but people love to pay a couple of dollars for the “gift” idea. Very [...]
Help local businesses and homeowners display their patriotic support with this easy fundraiser.
Contact businesses and individuals to offer your services in posting an American flag on their property for each of the patriotic holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Flag Day, Veteran’s Day, Presidents Day). Sign an annual contract with each property owner [...]
Eliminate the hassle of the annual scramble to buy school supplies. Your PTA/PTO or other parent group can buy school supply packages for families that sign up and you can charge a little extra to raise funds for your school. To get more bang for your buck, ask the store if they will offer you any better prices for [...]
Nothing brings a community together like camping out for a cause. It’s really an easy fundraiser to organize. First, find a campground in your area that offers a group area. State campgrounds and county campgrounds traditionally offer very good rates, but they fill up fast, so you’ll have to plan early. Many private campgrounds have [...]
If you are looking for a fun, no-cost fundraiser for your school, consider organizing a penny war. Here’s how it works.
(1) Getting started: place a jar in each classroom. Classrooms can decorate jars however they wish. Bigger jars or even ice cream buckets work nicely.
(2) Scoring: for every penny added [...]
