Creative Ideas For Fundraising

Fundraising can be a lot of work. Combining the right elements together with willingness to experiment on new ideas can make it fun and exciting. Think out of the box and expect donations to flow.

Here are some tips on how to come up with creative fundraising activities:

1. Host a costume party and ask for donations. Make sure to inform all guests beforehand by including this information on the invitations.

2. Ask for donations from people attending the mass. Be sure to inform church leaders before hand and be armed with great presentation.

3. Ask friends and family members to donate items like jewelry, clothes, old bikes, and anything saleable and hold a garage sale.

4. Ask for donations from parents, teachers, co-workers, etc. near payday. This is the perfect time to raise huge amounts of money.

5. Wear a ribbon or lapel pin that symbolizes the fundraising activity. This will grab the attention of people passing by or people that you are just having conversations with. The more they get curious the bigger the benefits, giving you the chance to explain what the fundraising is all about.

6. Ask groups of friends to do household chores for neighbors in exchange of donations.

7. Put banners or flags along the streets to advertise the fundraising event. Include a contact number or e-mail address for questions and donations.

8. Update the answering machine and mention the fundraising drive and briefly explain the cause. Ask friends and other fund raisers to do the same. Expect an increase in donations in less than a week.

9. Put a pledge jar in grocery stores and restaurants. Shoppers and customers usually don’t mind dropping few cents to help people in need.

10. Hold a community bake sale. Gather a group that will bake cookies and sell them to get profits. Don't forget to emphasize the cause of the sale and let people know about the beneficiaries. People are more convinced to buy when they know that they can help other people even in simple ways.

11. Create and design a web site. Post necessary information about the fundraising and how they can help.

12. Stage a unique raffle. Instead of conventional prizes, give away $20 worth of car washes or dry cleaning.

Fundraising activities aren't all work and no play. Learn to loosen up a bit and welcome creative thoughts, they usually work!

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