It seems that everyone these days is looking for ways to “Go Green”. This is great for our environment, so why not make it a good thing for your group as well? Here is a very unique idea for an older group to work on. There are many possibilities to explore with this idea: Follow…
Go green with this environmental friendly fundraiser. Contact a nursery or search the web for a source to provide young tree saplings. Purchase them in bulk – a 1000 is a good amount to aim for. Sell the saplings for $2 – $3 each in the Spring or Fall, when planting is best. Set up…
Looking for a winter holiday fundraising idea you can feel good about? These easy to make winter suet feeders made from Birch branches will bring joy to birdlovers of all ages and food to hungry feathered friends. Market them as earth-friendly gifts that help nature. Use already dead birch or aspen wood and cut branches…
Organize a bike-to-work or bike-to-school day or week. Provide participants with charts to estimate the gas money they will save by biking or walking. Ask participants to donate a portion (50% – 100%) of their savings back to your cause. You can use the money for another project to improve the environment and you’ll make…
Need creative fundraising inspiration? Look no further than your own neighborhood! In Spring, people begin looking at their yards and gardens again… In Summer, the grass seems to grow by the minute… In Fall, oh just look at those leaves! Flowers are lovely, but planting 50 petunias or digging holes for 200 tulip bulbs is enough…
One environmentally friendly fundraiser idea is to have a petting zoo. This is a great way to introduce kids to different types of animals. Ask local farms if they will volunteer their time and their animals to your cause (a pony, goat, pig, etc.) You can also ask domestic pet owners (dogs, cats, reptiles) to do the…
Here’s a great environmentally friendly fundraising idea! Purchase some small plastic zip lock style bags and some seeds in bulk from an online seed supplier or a greenhouse. Divide the seeds up into the individual bags (be sure to label the bags) and sale them for $1.00 per bag. You can sell all kinds of seeds from flowers to…
To do this environmentally friendly fundraiser, you talk to several businesses about saving their aluminum cans, plastic bottles, etc. and donating them to your cause. Set a recycling box somewhere in the business and plan to empty the box and deliver the contents to the appropriate recycling center on a regular basis. Use the money…
