I am in a group called Washington Junior Holstein Association. We are raising money to go to Convention in Wisconsin where we will participate in Quiz bowl, Dairy Jepardy, Speach, and Scrapbook contests. We have already done a Soup and Pie Social and an Auction.
We still need about $10,000 to send all team members to competion. Any ideas?
WOW! What a cool opportunity!
I’ve been heavily involved with nonprofit fund raising for years….so here are some ideas I have that could be relatively low in cost for your cause…
1) Consider a mail campaign – depending on how many mailing addresses you have, you never know how many people might respond to your cause and just write you a check! This works amazingly well for several organizations that are short on time AND resources.
2) Consider running an online auction – this is an AWESOME way to get to the people whose mailing addresses you don’t have (ie you’ve got their EMAILS)…your email base can feel like they’re using their expendable income on great stuff AND its going to their community at the same time!
I’ve included a link of one of the online auction companies that I’ve worked with…cMarket. They also have another website, BiddingforGood.com, that opens your auction up to all their members so that people who you don’t even know can donate to your cause and bid on your items!
3) Instead of having a garage sale at your home, try having a "garage" sale on eBay! Think of it as a virtual way to get rid of some stuff AND make a little more money…(make sure you include the cost of shipping those items online or else you’ll end up losing money!).
4) Have a fundraising event – give people in your community something to look forward to, and host a gala….you can sell tickets, have an auction, raffle prizes, etc that will give your church something to look forward to AND a perfect opportunity to donate to something they care about.
5) One last tid bit – consider selling sponsorships for your event…this can help off set some of your cost INCREDIBLY. You’d be surprised how many local businesses want to be a part of your cause-minded event! You can ask for anywhere around $500 per sponsor, and if you put your auction online, you can ask for even more than that because they’ll be getting just that much more exposure through your website and event emails!
Best of luck with all of this! 
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7 Responses to “We need group fundraising ideas!!!?”
well i know when i was in junior high and high school…we sold candy like m&m’s (peanunt and plain), chocolate bars, and non chocoloate candy and trust me that stuff sells good…I’m not sure how the weather has been or is going to be soon but Carwashs are always a good fundraiser… Also just like the soap and pie but like a dinner and dance social with auction… Or even a bake sale…i will think of some more ideas and let you know hope these help
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How many people in your group?
Little ceasers has a good fund raising oppurtunity
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Go to fundraising.com, they have a lot of great ideas.
A local group raised money with an internet company that sells discounted children’s clothing. The clothes were all first quality designer name brands. The prices were way lower than store prices and the group got a commission on all of the clothes sold. It works well because the products are things that people buy already. Also it was great not having to buy overpriced candy or candles. I don’t now if I should say their name on the forum. Contact me if you want to ask more about it.
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I’m a Home Interiors Consultant and we offer fundraisers. You will receive 50% of the total sales that you earn. We have candles, air fresheners and lotions. If you would like more information on Home Interiors fundraisers let me know at http://www.homeinteriors.com/amandastimac
you can also check out the fundraiser information on my website as well.
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Hello! That’s going to be a fun trip! I work with a company that helps groups set up low cost or even zero cost fundraisers for things just like what you have planned! We have a web based fundraiser program that cost you guys nothing, takes just 10 – 15 minutes to set up, and features offers from Netflix, As Seen On TV, Vista Print, and many others. We also have several ideas like a buy one get one promo card (have a favorite pizza or sandwich place? Let them help you AND help their own business!). On all of our options, there’s no shipping to eat away your profits, and in most cases, no money up front to get you started. Email me at ds_music_now@yahoo.com and I will help you get things rolling!
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http://www.promofundraising.com/g/group.php?a=promo5796
WOW! What a cool opportunity!
I’ve been heavily involved with nonprofit fund raising for years….so here are some ideas I have that could be relatively low in cost for your cause…
1) Consider a mail campaign – depending on how many mailing addresses you have, you never know how many people might respond to your cause and just write you a check! This works amazingly well for several organizations that are short on time AND resources.
2) Consider running an online auction – this is an AWESOME way to get to the people whose mailing addresses you don’t have (ie you’ve got their EMAILS)…your email base can feel like they’re using their expendable income on great stuff AND its going to their community at the same time!
I’ve included a link of one of the online auction companies that I’ve worked with…cMarket. They also have another website, BiddingforGood.com, that opens your auction up to all their members so that people who you don’t even know can donate to your cause and bid on your items!
3) Instead of having a garage sale at your home, try having a "garage" sale on eBay! Think of it as a virtual way to get rid of some stuff AND make a little more money…(make sure you include the cost of shipping those items online or else you’ll end up losing money!).
4) Have a fundraising event – give people in your community something to look forward to, and host a gala….you can sell tickets, have an auction, raffle prizes, etc that will give your church something to look forward to AND a perfect opportunity to donate to something they care about.
5) One last tid bit – consider selling sponsorships for your event…this can help off set some of your cost INCREDIBLY. You’d be surprised how many local businesses want to be a part of your cause-minded event! You can ask for anywhere around $500 per sponsor, and if you put your auction online, you can ask for even more than that because they’ll be getting just that much more exposure through your website and event emails!
Best of luck with all of this!
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http://www.cmarket.com
http://www.biddingforgood.com
Hello,
A month ago I tried this program called Fundraising2u.com they sell these unique fundraising cards for internet discounts. Margins are pretty good and I think it will be a good place to start. check them out.
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I’ve tried it and it worked for me.
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