Creative Fund Raising Ideas
by: Michael Saunders
Fund raising 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 fund raising activities: 1. Update the
answering machine and mention the fund raising 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. 2. Wear a ribbon or lapel pin that
symbolizes the fund raising 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 fund raising is all about. 3. 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. 4. Stage a unique
raffle. Instead of conventional prizes, give away $20 worth
of car washes or dry cleaning. 5. Ask for donations
from people attending the mass. Be sure to inform church
leaders before hand and be armed with great presentation.
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