If you're looking for a great way to earn money for your school, church or other organization, a fundraiser is the way to go! The following are a few tried and true fundraising ideas that, if planned well, will be a great way to raise a little money! * Organize a bake sale.
Not only are bake sales easy to put together, but they hardly cost a penny as a bulk of the supplies comes from donations.
The premise of a bake sale is for members of the group wanting to raise money to each bring a baked good that will then be sold at an event or to the public.
As many people can't resist their inner sweet tooth or the urge to help a good cause, bake sales are often successful in earning money! Add a little something extra to your bake sale by having a cake walk too.
Sell tickets for $1 per person wanting to participate and the person standing on the winning square when the music stops wins a free cake! * Setup a car wash on a Saturday morning.
Everyone loves a clean car.
Take advantage of a warm Saturday morning and man the car wash with volunteers from your group.
Play music and make the event a fun experience for both those volunteering and for those coming to get their car washed.
This is great for small communities where passersby will often know the volunteers and want to donate to help their cause.
* Hold a Bingo night and invite the community.
Select a night, reserve a large room (think school gym, church cultural hall, etc.
) and set up lots of tables.
You can purchase Bingo supplies from your local party supply store or even find them online.
Charge a small fee per game, or $20 for unlimited games and offer non-cash, donated prizes to the winners.
Everyone loves a good game of Bingo, so you'll get a great turnout.
Plus, who knows, you may pull some internet bingo fanatics out of the wood-works! * Throw a pancake breakfast or spaghetti dinner.
Everyone loves a good meal, especially if it means all proceeds go to a charitable cause.
Have members of the organization wanting to raise money sell tickets to the breakfast or dinner and contact their local grocers for donated food items.