An incredible link/resource for finding fundraising ideas is the ABC's of Fundraising (which is found under the links on the right side). This link has more fundraising ideas than you could ever think of! Most of these are simple and very profitable, which is exactly what we're looking for :) Here's a few examples of fundraisers that come from the letters R E L A Y:
R- Romance – Cater a romantic dinner for two, highest donation wins the dinner.
E- Envelopes at Restaurant Tables – Teams generate donations by placing a Relay For Life envelope at every table, stating “Please Support Our Relay For Life Team and the American Cancer Society.” Waitresses check envelopes after each seating.
E- Envelopes at Restaurant Tables – Teams generate donations by placing a Relay For Life envelope at every table, stating “Please Support Our Relay For Life Team and the American Cancer Society.” Waitresses check envelopes after each seating.
L- Lawn Service – While you are mowing your lawn, mow someone else’s too.
A- Ask everyone you meet – Even if you have sent out letters, be sure to carry a donation collection envelope with you so that when you talk to people about Relay, you can ask them to donate right then. Take the donation collection envelope with you to meetings. When you carry a donation collection envelope with you, indicate your own contribution at the top. Make sure the top few donations on form are significant. Other people are apt to follow suit; conversely, if you start with a $2 contribution, others may follow suit with $2. Don’t prejudge whether people will give. Let them say no or ignore your letter rather than not ask.
Y- Yard Sale – Hold the ultimate Yard Sale.
A- Ask everyone you meet – Even if you have sent out letters, be sure to carry a donation collection envelope with you so that when you talk to people about Relay, you can ask them to donate right then. Take the donation collection envelope with you to meetings. When you carry a donation collection envelope with you, indicate your own contribution at the top. Make sure the top few donations on form are significant. Other people are apt to follow suit; conversely, if you start with a $2 contribution, others may follow suit with $2. Don’t prejudge whether people will give. Let them say no or ignore your letter rather than not ask.
Y- Yard Sale – Hold the ultimate Yard Sale.
So, what are you waiting for? Go check out the ABC's of Fundraising!
Laura,
ReplyDeleteI think that is a great ideas for our Relay For Life!Can't wait until we do it again this year.When do we register to join the relay again?
Christine Harker
Christine,
ReplyDeleteI'll send you a message on facebook about registering. Andrea's Army is registered, so now is the time to join in! :o)
Laura