By Kimberly Reynolds As childhood obesity levels rise, schools are looking for healthy fundraisers as an alternative solution for raising much needed funds. Many school districts have even banned fundraising candy sales, so what kind of school fundraisers will help bridge the funding gap? Here are several ideas for healthy school fundraisers: Participant events Many…
If you are raising money for a school team, or a school group, a great way to accomplish this would be to sell spirit wear at games, concerts, or other school functions. First of all, you will need to be sure that the PTO, or other groups are not already doing this. You would not want…
Here is a unique idea to raise funds for your group! Have the group/team members design and paint t-shirts to sell at games or functions. In the recent sports events I have been to lately, I have seen many teens wearing t-shirts that were obviously home made, and probably fun to make! This is a…
Celebrate football season (or your favorite sport) by holding a tailgate party as your next fundraiser. This is an especially popular fundraiser for high school groups; perhaps the pep squad, booster club, or PTO. Raise money by selling food and beverages. Sell logo’d merchandise like t-shirts, sweatshirts, silicone bracelets, and hats. Provide entertainment before the…
Tie-dying is so much fun for kids and adults alike. Having a tie-dye party is a great way to raise funds for your organization. Ask people to bring a white shirt and you provide the rest, including dye in various colors, buckets for water, rubber bands and plastic bags. Simple follow the directions on the…
Kick off community building with a good old-fashioned kickball tournament. Since most people have played it at some time in their lives, it’s easy to get people interested in reviving those childhood memories. Invite families to sign up on teams and offer prizes for the winning team. Some ideas for fundraising at the event include:…
Animal lovers will LOVE to display their pride in their pet by wearing a custom-made shirt with their beloved pet’s footprint over their heart in this creative fundraiser. Purchase t-shirts in various sizes and pastel colors, non-toxic (pet safe!) ink or fabric paint. Also, it is important to purchase cardboard t-shirt forms to use inside the shirt to prevent the paint…
Who says that organization you’re raising money for should be the only one to benefit from your fundraising? With a yogathon, the participates benefit from a fun, relaxing, and educational day of yoga while you raise money for your cause. Much like any “thon” type events…participates raise pledges and promise to complete a task. With…
Everyone has a drawer full of t-shirts, but they still can’t resist collecting more. You can use this to your advantage in your next fundraising drive. Create a custom t-shirt that promotes your cause. However, instead of just putting your organization name and logo on the shirt, consider having a stylish design created that can…
