Five Ways to Fundraise—Which Do You Think Is Best?

As a group, discuss each of the five ways to fundraise. For each method talk about the positives, negatives, ease of doing, and money-making possibilities. Then as a group decide on one fundraising idea. One person from your group will try to persuade the rest of the class to raise funds using the idea your group has selected.

Idea #1: Hold a White Elephant Sale
A white elephant sale is like a big garage sale. Each student could bring items from home to sell. The sale could be held on a Saturday. Advertise for donation items and to announce when the sale will be held.

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Idea #2: Sell Commercially Prepared Food
Sell prepared foods like cookie dough, candy bars, popcorn, etc. Think of ways this has worked in the past. What would you sell? Will any other groups be selling items at the same time? When would you sell the goods?

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Idea #3: Sell Services
Sample services that have raised money in the past include car washes, school carnivals, a talent show, auctions, dances, etc.

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Idea #4: Ask for Donations
People in your school and community may give you money.

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Idea #5: Ask for In-Kind Donations
You would have to ask businesses to donate items or services that may help you get items you need without having to purchase them. Then decide how you would sell these items.

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BEST IDEA: WHY? IDENTIFY THE SOURCES OF THE FUNDS: