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How to Think Up Unique Fundraising Ideas
By Terry Terhune | July 7, 2008
If you are looking to come up with unique fundraising ideas for your group, you’ll need to think about a few things first. Think about what resources you or your group has which can make putting on a fundraiser easy. Also, consider what sort of fundraiser will best appeal to your community. Finally, consider what talents and skills your group has which will lend themselves to a successful fundraiser.
You need to know what your resources are when you hold a fundraising idea. Resources include property or places you can hold an event, items you might have an abundance of that you can sell, and more. If you don’t have any resources it doesn’t mean you cannot hold an event. It just means you are thinking hard enough. Many fundraising events don’t require resources if they are low or no budget fundraisers.
Next consider the skills which are possessed by those who are likely volunteers for your fundraiser. Perhaps some in your group are excellent bakers - a bake sale may then be in order. Creative types in your group could help you to put on an arts and crafts sale; particularly if there are parents in your group, you may be able to enlist children in creating items for sale. Knowing your groups interests and skills will assist you in coming up with unique fundraising ideas.
Also, consider the tastes of your community. This will help you to come up with a unique fundraising idea that will draw people in - and if your cause is one which will capture the attention of your community. If your neighbors believe in your cause, you will have a much easier time fundraising.
You should also hold an event where you know people have money to spend. If you hold an event on the poorest side of town where the economy is very poor then your chances of making money are much lower than if you were on the rich side of town.
When you hold fundraising events there are many places that will be willing to support your cause. It usually depends on what the cause is. If you are trying to raise money for your local book or library club then you should talk to local book stores or a location that holds relevance.
Grocery stores also have book sections and they may be willing to let you put out a table for a bake sale. There are public places and businesses that will be willing to allow you to hold your event on their premises.
To come up with unique fundraising ideas, think about all of these things. Knowing the skills of your group, the resources available and the nature of your community will help you to come up with an event which will work well for your group.
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