Fundraising Information
You can find
fundraising information online and for free. Here is a great resource
for free fundraising information. Just type the following URL into your
Internet browser to visit the site, Wow Fundraising http://www.wowfundraising.com,
they have awesome resources and also provide a free fundraising information
kit. Just sign up and fill in your information and they will mail one
out to you. You also receive the free fundraising information and ideas
catalogue as well. For an extensive listing of fundraising information,
visit the following website http://www.fundraisingweb.org/. You will
be amazed by the wealth of information available on this site.
Fundraisers are a vital tool to many organizations such as schools,
churches, non-profit organizations, sports teams, cheerleaders, youth
groups, boy scouts, girl scouts, and civic organizations.
Here are some great ideas for fundraisers:
· Church/craft fairs- these are great if you have a community of
women who will make the crafts and donate them to the fair
· Bake Sales- are very popular as fundraising methods and has stood
the test of time.
· Ice Cream Socials-not only fun but delicious. Who doesn’t
love homemade ice cream?
· Car Wash- great for youth to participate in, run, and develop
a sense of accomplishment with their fundraising efforts.
· Candy Bars- a favorite of schools, churches, and youth organizations.
Be careful not to let young children go door to door unattended.
· Magazine Subscriptions- another favorite utilized by public schools.
Again, use caution whenever children are in a neighborhood going from
door to door.
· Discount Cards- You can purchase discount cards from name brand
suppliers or customize your own discount cards with local businesses.
· Jellybean or Marble Counts (fill a jar and raffle tickets to
see who comes the closest to the exact amount in the jar
No matter what method you choose for fundraising,
always ensure the safety of children, and have a responsible adult nearby
when kids are visiting neighborhood houses.