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Author: Colleen MaloneyYour local school, church or other such organization generally hold fundraisers to raise money they may need to accomplish tasks or goals which have been set.
However, most of the time, fundraisers are usually the same old ideas such as holding a bake sale or selling candy bars or having a raffle.
How would you like to try something new and innovative for your next fundraiser?
Check out these unique fundraising ideas!
1) For an annual fund raiser, your group might think to sell a 'Flag Service.' What you could do is come up with a set amount, say $15-$20 a year, and then the members of your group would come to your home on each Federal holiday and place a US Flag in your yard. Once the holiday was over, the group members would remove the flag from your yard and then place it in storage until the next event when a US Flag is typically flown. The flags are nice and large as well as typically mounted on PVC-type poles. The members of your group would hammer a stake into the ground and and then slide the post on. When you think about it, the initial investment really isn't too much and after the first year is really hardly anything at all. Once a few individuals in the neighborhood get one, you can be sure that most likely everyone else will want one too. It definitely looks worthy and adds lots of patriotism and spirit to your local communities around all the Federal holidays.
2) Is your fundraiser for a music-related organization? If not, that's fine too... How about conducting a "Rock-a-thon" fundraiser? The individuals who wish to participate for the event would take pledges for rocking in a rocking chair over say like 10 hours. You could make things fascinating as the time stretches into the early morning hours by throwing around water balloons and so forth. Upon completion of rocking, participants would then collect their pledge monies.
3) For sports-related fundraiser, your group might think about sponsoring a golf tournament. Solicit your local businesses for prize donations and charge for tournament play.
4) Here is a nice springtime fundraiser that you can do during crafttime with kids. You can purchase some small clay pots and fingerpaints which can be purchased inexpensively at a craftstore. When the pots are decorated, purchase some nice flower or herb seeds to grow. Many individuals really like these as a personal touch and it would assist to raise money for your club or organization.
5) Some clubs or organizations do hold a car wash as fundraiser. How about holding a "FREE" Car Wash fundraiser? The members of your group would question family members and business to get pledges per car. Individuals might pledge 10 cents a car while businesses might be willing to pledge 25 cents a car. You might want to try to set a goal of each member to get at least $2 in pledges but you may be very surprised to see that most members will receive even more! Set up a car washing station with your water, hose and soap. Create your "FREE CAR WASH" sign. All members should collect their pledges after the fundraiser is complete.
6) How about a star-studded twist on the standard auction fundraiser? The members of your group could compile a list of all the stars they want to contact and locate their mailing addresses on the internet. You would want to craft a professional letter to forward to their attention indicating your fundraising effort and what it is for. You then want to question if they will send you something they sign. The item could range from pictures, clothing, books, tapes, CDs, sports items, etc. You may also want to consider contacting your "local stars" such as newscasters, tv personalities, weatherforecasters and so on.
And those are just a few of the unique and fresh ideas for the fundraising project you may have on the horizon!
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About the Author:Colleen Maloney shares her knowledge of fundraising with more info and tips at her website, Fundraising Ideas
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