Easy Fundraising Ideas

Fundraisers, no matter what size, require lots of time, energy and planning. While there are easy ideas, fundraising isn't usually easy.

Planning for a fundraiser needs to begin well in advance of the fundraiser, and include things like gathering volunteers and choosing the type of fundraiser that you will do. There are several easy fundraiser ideas for you to choose from, and here are a few to get you started.

Fundraisers that involve sales are some of the easiest events to hold, and they also raise a good amount of money to make the effort worth it. Special items can be created and sold for your fundraiser, including promotional items. You can also sell products that you purchase from a vendor at wholesale prices and then sell for retail, keeping the profits. Just keep in mind that the best products to sell are those that reflect your group or organization the best.

Selling candy is one of the easiest fundraisers available to groups.  A large amount of candy is purchased from a vendor at a discount and then divided up among your members.  Each group member is responsible for selling their portion of the candy, the group keeps the difference made once all the candy is sold and paid for.  Candy sales are able to work so well for groups of all missions because they are a single, well priced item that anyone can afford to buy. 

Large scale sales of used items are another great and easy fundraiser.  Everyone has stuff that they need to get rid of, and one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.  Host a used book sale or a large rummage sale.  Everyone in the group can participate by donating items to be sold and asking family and friends if they have items they would like to donate as well.  Make sure that you advertise the event well, and pick a convenient location that several people can get to at the same time.  People are always looking for a great bargain, and it gives your members the chance to help without actually having to donate money outright.   

Car wash fundraisers are fun and a little more labor intensive, but with plenty of help from the members of your group they are really easy to get through in a day.  Speak with businesses in the community to secure a free spot and source of water where you can host the car wash and then get the word out.  Create large posters and signs to post and hold near your car wash.  Make sure you have plenty of members to get the work done once the paying customers start arriving. 

Easy fundraisers ideas abound, and some of the most creative can sometimes be some of the easiest and quickest ways to raise that money you need.  Start with these ideas, but feel free to think outside the box and come up with some ideas of your own.  Good luck!