Rubber Duck Fundraiser

A rubber duck race is fun and easy fundraiser. This type of event is very family-oriented and can be scaled in size to fit your group's supporter base. Duck races are a unique and profitable event for many charities. The actual event, crazy as it ma...

Four Steps To Make Trick-or-treating Matter

Trick-or-treating can offer sweeter rewards than collecting candy. The money that is traditionally collected for UNICEF can save the lives of children around the world. The Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign began 56 years ago when a group of Americ...

Press For A Cure With A Pink Iron

As part of the effort to help eliminate breast cancer, Rowenta, the leading manufacturer of high-performance irons and a garment care expert, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), have joined forces for a special "Iron for Pink" fund-rai...

Cheerleading Fundraiser Ideas

So you need new cheerleading uniforms and your squad wants to go to camp? Well it's time to raise money! Here are some cheerleader fundraiser do's and don'ts to give your squad a fun, safe way to earn money. DO have a fundraiser brainstorming sessio...

Fundraising With Karaoke

Tired of the same old- same old when it comes to fundraising? Why not consider a karaoke fundraiser, that is host a Karaoke Night for your next fundraiser. This type of fund raiser works great for many types of groups that need to raise funds. Churc...

How To Plan And Manage A Fundraising Event

Staging a special event is a reliable method for fundraising and a good way to publicize your organization and your cause. This article contains some practical advice for event planning, promotion and management. 1. Decide on the Right Type of Speci...

Creating A Successful Preauthorized Gift Program

What are Preauthorized Gifts? Preauthorized gifts (also called recurring, sustaining or regular giving) are just pledges for which the donor has authorized your organization to automatically collect a specific amount each month (or other cycle). The...

School Fundraisers - It's All About Being Organized

Organizing your school fundraiser can go much smoother than you may think. Here are some things to consider: Using a consultant Consider using a fundraising consultant to assist your organization with larger fundraisers, first-time events, or missio...

Cookie Dough Fundraising Tips

What is a cookie dough fundraiser? The basic concept is the same as all order taker fundraisers. You equip your sellers with a brochure, an order form, and a basic sales script. Your group does catalog sales of a three-pound tub of cookie dough. Ave...

Elementary School Fundraising

Perhaps nothing matches the enthusiasm and zeal of elementary school children. This carries over to elementary school fundraising events where young students strive to complete every assigned fundraising chore with determination and dedication. Teac...