Mandy Green
TOP 10 FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT FUNDRAISER!
Deciding what you will do for your next fundraiser can be frustrating. With so many different choices and ideas out there we decided to help out by creating a list of the top 10 most popular fundraising ideas for your next event.
Bake sales
Bake sales are an easy low cost way to raise money. They can quickly raise a few hundred dollars or more to support your cause. All you need is some cookies, cupcakes, a few other goodies, a table, and a high traffic area to set up to start this project.
Raffles
All you need for this is a few sought after items and a roll of tickets to get this started. Sell the tickets to people who want a chance to enter, and have a drawing to pick the winner.
Pancake breakfast
Another low cost option is holding a pancake breakfast. All you need for this is a few volunteers, simple ingredients, a place to hold the event, and maybe flyers to pass out before the event. Ask customers to make a donation for their meal, or have a set price per person.
Spaghetti dinner
If breakfast isn’t your thing, this is another popular option. As with the pancake breakfast it only requires a few people, a place, and a few items to get this started.
Candy sales
All you need are some boxes of different types of chocolates or candies and a few people willing to go out and sell to start this. Set up a table or go door to door selling candy for a set amount per bar or bag.
Car wash
Gather together some volunteers, sunscreen, rags, buckets, hoses and find a place willing to let you set up. Ask for donations or have a set price per car, car washes are an excellent way to raise funds.
Silent auction
Gather a few nice semi high dollar items and set them out with a sheet to hold a silent auction. You can even make it a nice event and combine it with a spaghetti dinner.
Coupon booklets
Coupon booklets are easy for schools to purchase and can be sold at a reasonable set price. Volunteers can sell door to door or set up a booth.
Carnivals
These can be a challenge to set up, but can be worth the effort. You will need a large area for this event, booths, maybe even rides. With a large number of volunteers this can be a huge success.
Selling products
Selling items such as custom throws, hats, and t-shirts are a great way to raise funds for schools at football games. Set up a booth or sell in the stands this is a sure fire way to raise money and promote school spirit.
For more great ideas or products for your next fundraiser check out information on fundraising with us.