http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/fundraising-ideas-blog.html Up-to-date news and exciting new ideas for fundraising; product reviews, information, tips, and timely news about raising money. en-us fundraising ideas Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:13:39 GMT Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:13:39 GMT fund-raising-ideas-center.com http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/community-center-candy-fundraiser-competition.html In the Summer of 2007 I was employed with Glass Manor Community center where I helped with summer programs and day to day activities. I was in charge Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:13:35 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/the-queen-charlotte-child-centre-mocktails-canapes-art-auction.html This successful auction started originally as a 'tongue-in-cheek' way to host an auction for a non-profit pre-school and to sell off unwanted old paintings Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:11:36 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/sorority-can-drive-fundraiser.html For our sorority we do a annual bottle and can drive through the entire campus. We set up bins in each dormitory and have them fight it out on how much Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:55:59 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/flamenco-night-fundraiser-raises-2000-for-pilgrimage-to-see-pope.html Myself along with fellow youth at my church needed help financially in order to go see the Pope in Australia for World Youth Day. We did many events but Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:12:14 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/shapes-and-colors-for-cookie-dough-fundraiser.html My son's Little League team, tired of selling candy bars and submarine sandwiches this year decided to sell cookie dough instead. We did the normal Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:06:23 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/magazine-fundraiser-teams-up-to-raise-4000.html When my daughter was in preschool the head start she went to in Connecticut wanted to have a petting zoo come to the school. So we did a few fundraisers Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:18:21 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/fundraising-simply-works-every-time.html We were raising money for a playground in our new daycare centre in town, and here are some of the things we did to raise money: * Got all the parents Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:28:56 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/cunning-students-raise-money-for-prom-with-rubber-bracelet-fundraiser.html When I was a member of my high school's student council, we had to come up with many fundraising ideas. One of the most successful fundraisers we had involved Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:32:29 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/cheerleader-candy-fundraiser-competition.html I was in a fundraiser a few years back involving selling candy. I had been on a cheerleading squad for quite some time and the goal of our candy fundraiser Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:14:35 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/the-help-feed-our-neighbors-cookbook-fundraiser.html The church that I attend also has a food pantry for the needy. Our state and especially our town has suffered a lot of job losses in recent years and there Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:02:34 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/the-chocolate-fundraiser-surprise.html The chocolate fundraiser I was involved in took place when I was in my 2nd year in middle school; however, I remember it as if it was yesterday since it Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:22:13 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/candle-fundraiser-for-all-seasons.html I did a candle fundraiser last year during a craft festival. I set up 4 tables that had themes of the season. I did a winter themed table that had red Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:04:51 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/bracelet-fundraising-for-baby-amy.html Amy, a toddler at church became sick with breast cancer at age 3. Her mom and aunt were devastated. In my memory of when my aunt died of cancer I promised Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:55:26 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/book-club-fundraising-helps-orphans.html In our society, we were planning to organize an event to help orphans living in a nearby orphanage supported by our society. We were thinking about something Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:16:28 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/creative-auction-fundraiser-for-cancer-victim-collects-20000.html The bar I was managing was sponsoring a race car. Its crew chief's son had been diagnosed with a cancer and they were in dire need of funds. I am very Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:44:24 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/soccer-distric-champs-thanks-to-magazine-fundraiser.html We had our club team but weren't going to sign up for the district qualifiers because we didn't have enough money. One of our team moms decided to have Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:58:44 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/candy-fundraising-a-very-sweet-success.html My candy fundraiser was for my Track team at my school. We each had to sell a box of chocolate bars in order to pay for our equipment and jerseys. Each Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:40:27 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/pot-luck-cookbook-fundraiser.html My son goes to a school for the deaf in Pittsburgh, Pa. They sold cookbooks to raise money a couple years ago. Each student was to submit at least one Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:31:39 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/scratch-fundraising-cards-ramp-up-church.html I organized a scratch card fundraiser for my church. We needed money to build new ramps in order for the people to get into the church. We raised about Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:39:30 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/als-rubber-bracelet-fundraiser-surprise.html A couple of friends, family and I do fundraising every year for the the Walk Against ALS. We try to come up with fun ideas so we just aren't asking for Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:34:59 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/worlds-finest-chocolate-fundraiser-versatility.html My daughters school often used the World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser. The price is fantastic, the taste is great and there is usually a coupon for a Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:55:21 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/car-wash-fundraiser-gets-lucky.html I am a teacher at a small school on the East coast, and although there are many rumors of all the money that goes there, we didn't see much of it. As a Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:46:29 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/apple-pie-band-fundraiser.html My fundraising experience dates back to high school when we were raising money for our school band to get new uniforms/equipment. I was part of the colorguard Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:24:46 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/candle-fundraiser-for-an-orphanage-sightseeing-trip.html We are a group of friends and we do alot of fund raising functions for orphanages, in our home land. Me, being an orphan myself, know the heart's desire Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:16:55 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/sharp-students-raise-over-5000-with-magazine-fundraiser.html What we did to make our magazine fundraiser successful was the prizes we offered the students. They all worked extra hard for the prizes, and we ended Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:35:12 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/pizza-party-stirs-up-the-candy-fundraising-excitement.html The school needed money to improve the library. The library was old and new books were needed for students to enjoy. It was suggested that we promote a Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:22:53 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/fun-cookie-dough-fundraiser.html I am a parent of a child who goes to daycare. Ever 6 months or so the day care does some type of fundraiser. We have had a cookie dough fundraiser and Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:30:45 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/clever-senior-center-calendar-fundraiser-nets-15000.html Our local senior center raises money every year by selling calendars. They raise the money to pay for special outings for the seniors that reside there. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:55:19 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/bracelet-fund-raiser-for-diabetes.html My sister was diagnosed with diabetes. She is six and I felt I had to do something to help. So me and 2 of my friends made friendship bracelets and went Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:34:52 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/recycle-by-resellingand-donating.html You know how when students are leaving campus for the summer and the garbage dumpsters are overflowing with perfectly salvageable clothing and dorm room Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:09:45 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/worlds-finest-fundraising-success-story.html In these tough economic times, raising money can be a dfficult task. With persistence and the right product, it can be successful. My grandchildrens' Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:28:05 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/unique-online-auction-fundraiser.html The fundraiser I was involved in was quite a unique one. It was one where we auctioned old and used instruments and was formed by several students that Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:46:39 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/dance-camp-fundraiser.html My daughter's dance company attended a dance camp every summer. One summer, the camp was going to be cancelled due to lack of funds. The dancers were so Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:41:15 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/stickin-for-breast-cancer.html Every year during the breast cancer prevention month my high school starts a rally. We sell stickers for 1.50 to represent for breast cancer. During the Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:34:24 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/school-band-crushed-by-mag-fundraising-scam.html Selling magazine subscriptions can be a pretty good fundraiser. Usually there's a wide variety to choose from, and almost anyone can find a magazine they Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:43:44 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/school-sports-calendar-fundraiser-was-a-hit.html My daughter's school was looking for an idea to raise money for the after school sports programs to upgrade their equipment. The parent commitee decided Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:01:08 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/unique-candle-fundraiser-raises-money-for-needy.html A particularly bad storm season in my hometown had left numerous families with flooded houses and destroyed homes. Our church decided to pitch in my raising Fri, 28 May 2010 17:29:40 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/scouts-start-school-recycling-program.html Last year the theme for my sons Catholic Elementary school was Go Green They taught the kids about the importance of the three rs of recycling. At Fri, 28 May 2010 17:17:27 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/school-band-finds-key-to-candy-fundraiser-success.html My daughters school sells candy as a fundraiser for the school band every year to fund their trip to out of town and state band competitions to offset Thu, 27 May 2010 14:59:20 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/irish-dance-academy-discovers-powerful-secret-to-cookie-dough-fundraiser.html I do Irish dance in Utah. I go to the Power Academy of Irish Dance. Irish dance is really expensive, a costume can cost anywhere from 500 dollars, to 3000 Wed, 26 May 2010 15:25:09 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/online-auction-fundraiser-makes-big-money-for-church-renovation.html Our church was badly in need of more space. The building had been adequate for many years but since the congragation had grown, we found ourselves out Tue, 25 May 2010 15:34:39 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/fundraising-card-throws-softball-team-3000-in-a-weekend.html A few years ago, my parents and I started a traveling softball team. We planned on playing in tournaments all over the country and well, that was going Mon, 24 May 2010 18:39:50 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/shocking-magazine-fundraiser.html Our church wanted to do a fundraiser recently for the victims of the Hatian earthquake, so we sent forms home with our youth group and Sunday school kids. Thu, 20 May 2010 15:42:06 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/food-for-animals-fundraiser.html When i was younger i and some friends along with our girl scouts teacher got together and wanted to do something more than sell cookies. We were a lot Wed, 19 May 2010 14:58:05 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/paper-drive-recycling-fundraiser.html My first experience with using recycling as a fundraiser was twenty years ago. My grade school, Madrona Grade School in Southern California, would run Tue, 18 May 2010 17:55:33 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/fundraiser-candy-solves-diving-dilemma.html In my final year of school I was desperate to join the annual trip to Exmouth in Western Australia. I had a Saturday job but it wasn't going to be enough Mon, 17 May 2010 16:11:32 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/a-bracelet-fundraiser-with-a-twist.html Our middle school bracelet fundraiser idea was a little bit different. Instead of selling them to kids directly, we had the kids and parents in the PTA Fri, 14 May 2010 16:09:11 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/cookie-dough-fundraiser-and-parents-night-out.html When my student group set out to raise money for our trip to London, we were very skeptical of fundraisers. But, given the success that other student groups Thu, 13 May 2010 14:56:33 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/charity-auction-for-grieving-parents.html My local school district had recently suffered an unimaginable tragedy. One of the sixth graders had been eating in the school cafeteria and had choked Wed, 12 May 2010 16:44:46 GMT http://www.fund-raising-ideas-center.com/grandmas-secret-gravy-cookbook-fundraiser.html A long time ago when I was a teenager, my Bluebird group had to collect recipes for a cookbook fundraiser. It was to raise funds for the Baptist Church Tue, 11 May 2010 23:07:03 GMT