Fundraising is a great way to raise money for your school, organization or other event that you may need to raise money for. Not only does fundraising raise money, it also teaches leadership, responsibility and skills. Some fundraising groups have been able to raise over $40,000 when they are organized and supported by their community. Fundraising can also bring a sense of connection within the community.
Fundraising Ideas:
Many school sports teams such as football and cheerleading have fundraisers to help pay for uniforms and trips.
Schools and education services can hold fundraisers to fund class trips.
You could fund special events by having a cook-off marathon or baseball game and donate the proceeds to a cause.
Medical assistance fundraising can raise funds for cancer patients or other people with high medical bills.
You could raise money by having a benefit dance, live auction or raffle in memory of a certain person with the proceeds going to a charity or organization. You could get friends or family to help donate some of the prizes. Sell beverages and snacks.
Raise funds for church missions over seas.
Fundraising Tips:
Specialize in one area or one specific product. Frozen cookie dough is a very popular fundraising product. Frozen cookie dough fundraisers are easy and convenient and there are a variety of cookie dough options such as chocolate chip, cranberry oatmeal, snickerdoodle, butter sugar, white chocolate macadamia nut, reduced fat and more. You can sell other products as well such as pizza, pretzels, cakes, brownies or pastries.
Know your audience.
Advertise aggressively. Using the Internet is a great way to advertise but it’s important to get out in the field as well.
Offer rewards for selling the most or making the most money.
Be creative.
You will find everything you need to get started with your fundraising event including ice catching posters, catalogs, ideas, profit calculator and other sales and promotional material. Fundraising experts will walk you through every step of the way to ensure the success of your event with no upfront costs.
