6 Quick Fundraising Ideas

No time to hold a huge fundraising event? No problem! There are several smaller fundraisers you can do which require only a little time on your part, and not much effort besides. Take some time to consider these quick fundraising ideas - you may just end up finding the one that earns a good profit for your group.

1 - Hold a casual dress day.

This is one of the easiest fundraisers your group can pull off. Simply tell the members of your organizations that, for a fee, they can wear whatever they like on a specific day, instead of the uniforms they wear the rest of the week. Watch as the profits roll in!

2 - Sell cookie dough.

Fundraisers in which you sell products to supporters are both profitable and easy to start: you simply have your supporters place their orders, send the completed order-taker form to the company, and sell the products the company sends back to you. There are several types of cookie dough fundraisers which are sure to tickle your supporters’ tastebuds. Plus, they’re really easy to make - simply scoop and bake! The Crazy for Cookies 8 Items is recommended; your group can make up to 55% of the profit, and it’s ideal for groups of 20 to 40 people.

3 - Hold a game night.

This one’s an oldie but a goodie: gather together all your board games—and borrow some from your friends—buy goodies for your guests to snack on, and invite them into your house on a designated night for an evening of board game fun. You can charge an admission fee or ask for donations. (Be sure to ask who’s coming beforehand, so that you don’t buy too much food.) Alternately, play card games or multiplayer video games.

4 - Hold a raffle.

Why not hold a raffle for your next fundraiser? The prize can be tailored for your organization—for example, a spa day is a good prize for a breast cancer foundation—and people will be happy to give your group a dollar for a shot at the prize. Since tickets cost very little, this fundraiser will be almost completely free if you have a local business donate the prize.

5 - Make use of donation boxes.

This fundraiser is fairly simple: speak ask local business owners whether you can place donation boxes for your cause in their stores, restaurants, et cetera. People will be happy g to help your group out, and it’s a quick way to make some extra money.

6 - Give fundraising letters to potential supporters.

In this simple fundraiser, you simply give or send fundraising letters to potential supporters, asking them for their help. Be very polite in the letter, and clearly explain what your organization aims to achieve with this fundraiser and how their contributions will help toward this end. Also, specifically give fundraising letters to those who you know are more likely to help your organization.

You don’t need to fret if you don’t have much time to do your fundraiser - there are several quick fundraising ideas you can choose from. You can hold a casual dress day, a game night, or a raffle; you can sell cookie dough; you can place donation boxes in local businesses; or you can give fundraising letters to potential supporters. Just remember: these quick fundraising ideas will ensure your group a nice profit, with little effort. Happy fundraising!