Thursday, March 22, 2012

Lollipop Fundraisers for

Lollipop Fundraisers for Kids by Jerry Lasgow

 

Lollipop fund raisers are a superb method to earn some easy money for your corporation. These suckers likely only go for 50 cents or less if you get them in bulk. You must then turn around and sell them for $1.00 each for a superb profit. There is a major bunch of flavors. I have even seen lollipops that are shaped like many sport balls. Different companies sell them so look around and find the best deal. Many offer free shipping on your orders. You must set up in the school in the mornings to sell these.
With any fundraising campaign, it is suggested to be well organized. There needs to be people placed in charge of each area of the campaign. These persons need to have a clear set of goals and objectives that they are responsible for completing.
Just make sure you get permission. Another great establishment to sell lollipops is to walk around at sporting events. Kids are always looking for a snack and parents will likely happily spend $1.00 when it goes to help someone out. You would also ask particular companies if they are open to the idea of letting you sit them in their store to sell. If you live in a minor town, many of them are willing to help you out. Do not be afraid to sell them the old fashion method and go out door to door. Go to all of your neighbors that you know and see if they are interested in buying a few.
Most persons are willing when the price is so cheap. Give some out to everyone in the company and have them do the same thing. You should sell a lot this option. Just remember to have fun and make profit for your business! You would be surprised how well you do on this fundraiser.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Christian Fundraising Ideas For Youth

Christian Fundraising Ideas For Youth by Kevin Marshall

 

There are literally hundreds of different Christian fundraising ideas for youth that you can pursue to raise more funds for your school or sports organization. It has been well documented that many schools are strapped for cash in this struggling economy, but there are campaigns you can run this year to help your school or organization get through the tough times.
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
One of the most popular fundraisers of all time is cookie dough fundraisers. Most people like cookies, so the cookie dough fundraiser appeals to just about everyone. You could sell cookies through your school, church, sports organization, or any other organization. All youth love cookies, so they will be motivated to sell this product!

Church Scratch Card Fundraiser
Scratch card fundraisers are great because they are easy to understand. A group of people participating in the fundraiser is each given a scratch card that has 50 dots you can scratch. You pick two dots out of the 50 dots and scratch them off. The dollar amounts on the dots you scratch off are the amount you donate. Donors that participate will get coupons to many national merchants that are worth much more than what they paid for the fundraiser card.

Coupon Discount Cards
One of the most popular Christian fundraising ideas for youth today is coupon discount cards. Most people aren't going to buy a booklet full of coupons today. The discount card is awesome because you can get a big discount on purchases you make at major retailers across the United States.

Retailers will give you up to a 50% discount on purchases at up to 100,000 major retailers like Gamestop, Target, and Wal-Mart, and Hardee's. These cards sell well because everyone shops at the retailers included in the program. This is one of the best Christian fundraising ideas for youth.

Car Wash Fundraisers
This is one of the easiest fundraisers because everyone is familiar with this concept. Every Saturday morning during the spring and summer months, there are many groups that are running car wash fundraisers supporting various causes. People are already programmed to know that a car wash equals fundraiser. Many people will support a cause like this simply because they are too lazy to wash their own car!

Facebook Fundraisers
Facebook fundraising is exploding in popularity today. There are various spins on this idea, but it starts with your organization having a Facebook page. There are bag garden fundraisers where you sell products for your garden. Many of the popular fundraisers that you find in the offline fundraising world can be promoted through Facebook too. Even if you aren't running your fundraising campaign through Facebook, you can use Facebook to help promote and remind people about fundraising programs.

There are many other Christian fundraising ideas for youth that work well too. Coffee fundraisers always work well with the youth. Krispy Kreme donuts are popular for selling at various times of the week. Lollipop fundraisers are popular within churches. Candy and chocolate fundraising is popular near the holidays. My favorite Christian fundraising ideas for youth are the coupon discount cards