Here is another creative fundraising idea that can go hand in hand with the gift tag idea! It has become common to give gift cards at birthdays and Christmas, etc. I know that for myself, I am always at a loss as to how to give a gift card and still make that gift fun [...]
beyond giftwrap & cookie dough sales
Tag Archive: raising money
Waitressing/Bussing Fundraiser
Find a local restaurant that is willing to host your fundraiser. They will appreciate the extra business it will bring them and you will have fun raising money. Your group will take over waiting tables and bussing dirty dishes, in exchange for tips for your group. You will probably want some experienced wait staff on [...]
Traveling Rednecks
This is a great fundraiser and is super easy to set up. All you need is a pickup truck loaded with some tacky yard decorations. Think falling apart plastic lawn chairs, an old toilet, and an old car part or two, etc. Make sure that you dress the part in raggedy clothes. Print up an [...]
Hoops for Hope – Creative Fundraiser
Here is a great fundraiser for a basketball team….and also a way to teach the value of giving back to our youth. Have a hoops contest to raise money for a cause. Have the team choose a charity to support, then organize a free throw contest. Have each team member ask for sponsorship depending on [...]
Motion-athon Fundraiser
With all the talk about obesity in children, here is an idea that might help combat the situation while raising money for a cause.
Motion-athon Fundraiser
Golden Opportunity – Unique Fundraiser
It seems as though everywhere you turn these days, there is a sign that says “we buy gold”. Many people have loads of old jewelry that just sits in their jewelry boxes and never sees the light of day. This can present a unique opportunity to raise money for your group. Here is how:
Design a [...]
Athlete vs. Parents Fundraiser
How many times do we see parents in the stands of a game, trying to “coach” their children on what to do or how to play?
Here is a fundraiser that could switch the roles, or let the parents put their words into actions, while raising money for a specific organization or school team. The idea [...]
Weight Loss Pledge
What an awesome fundraising idea!
The director at the Make-a-Wish Foundation in San Francisco started a fundraising drive by soliciting pledges for each pound of weight she lost over a 12-week period. She created her own Facebook page to track her success and includes weekly updates with photos. Her goal is $7500 and she’s very close [...]
Store Front Fundraising
Here is an incredibly easy, yet lucrative fundraising idea. Check with your local supermarket chains. Many of them will allow your group to sell a product in front of their store to raise funds for your cause. Some ideas to consider selling are hot dogs, brats, candy or baked goods.
You may want to consider a [...]
MURDER MYSTERY Dinner Theater Fundraiser
This is a unique fundraiser that can be alot of fun! Hold a MURDER MYSTER night! You can find plenty of information about how to hold a murder myster theater online. Find a location and decide on a time and date. Advertise this event, making it clear that it is a funraising opportunity, and what you are raising [...]
