Interesting High School Fundraising Ideas That Work

By Tammie Caldwell


Fundraising is very important part of the education system, which raises money for schools to help their students pay for expensive field trips, yearbooks, and so much more. In addition to that, institutions need extra funds simply to provide activities to their students, and make their years more interesting through events. Below are some surefire high school fundraising ideas that can help students and staff alike be more successful in their efforts.

Some of the most popular fundraising efforts involve discount cards. The number one reason why they work so well is because the donor actually get something back for his donation. It can be a great discount on a good meal or a movie. The bottom line is that they're very valuable. However, it always depends on the company whether these discount cards are free or not, so shop around.

Some may even get discount cards from mobile phone carriers, in the form of prepaid cards or phones. Alternatively, some may even get great results from big retailers that are always looking for ways to give back to their community. Other clever ideas involve raffle tickets. Many local merchants are looking for new customers, so a good many of them can be on board to provide free meals, free haircuts or styles, manicures or pedicures, and so on.

Raffle tickets can also be very successful if there are tickets to a popular sporting event or concert. Of course, these can be difficult to acquire, but some people do have their connections and they really go a long way. However, it's vital for anyone doing the fundraising to choose the ideal campaign for the particular time.

Try to avoid repetition, as it becomes boring and over time, less successful. There are a variety of campaigns to pick from, such as one that includes crafts. Certainly, there could be numerous talented students with a flair for painting masterpieces. Put them on an online auction, and the rewards will be quite impressive, more often than not.

Firstly, there are numerous people in the community that love art and would be thrilled to have their own original painting on their walls. Other talents could be in crafts like costume jewelry making. With inexpensive materials, so long as there are quality beads, they can be very enticing and generate numerous sales. As well, there are snack stalls that are always popular.

Tasty snacks can be whipped up in no time, but they always need to look as enticing as possible. This makes them very hard to resist. However, it's vital to set up shop in a very high traffic location. This way, students don't have to go door-to-door, as customers can simply come to them.

As it's been for decades, car washes are still popular, and can totally generate a good amount of money. The best way to make a successful campaign is to plan wisely around the weather. Make sure this campaign goes on for a few days, and choose an easy to get to location with lots of traffic volume. Also, ensure there is some marketing involved, such as by posting signs well in advance to give drivers a heads up.




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