Youth Group Fundraiser

Fundraising with youth groups has its pros and cons. On one hand, young people (especially younger people) are more likely to be motivated to work hard on your fundraising campaign. On the other hand, they might not all be able to do certain tasks, like baking pies for a bake sale. So, to minimize problems like this, you can choose to do fundraisers which not only are less complex, but which are also more fun for youth group. Check out these simple, fun fundraisers.

Sell products with your group.

Because product fundraisers are very simple, they’re ideal youth group fundraiser. The $10 Gourmet Cookie Dough is a profitable fundraiser, and the dough can be sold for up to 55% profit. Best of all, it’s free to start. If you want your group members to sell products to their friends, though - cookie dough, after all, isn’t the easiest thing to sell - consider candy bars (the profit ranges from up to 50% to up to 65%) and lollipops (the profit ranges up to 43% and up to 52%).

Clean up around town after a parade or festival.

Along with your group members, clean up the town when the neighborhood is at its messiest. You can also sell the reusable Dodo Bags while doing this, at 40% profit. This will be like a fun adventure to the young people, who will also learn the value of helping others.

Hold a garage sale.

The members of your youth group probably have many things they don't use anymore, as do their families. Have them bring these things in, then sell them on a warm day in a busy place, like a public park. Also have a donation box at the stall as well.

Hold a car wash.

It’s time to break out those rags and squeegees! For this event, reserve an appropriate area for a few hours, during which time your group will wash the cars of passerby for a small fee, or you can ask your acquaintances to come instead. This is a lot of fun - the young people will love getting splashed with water - and is a great bonding activity for your group.

Throw pies in the faces if your guests.

Charge people so that you can...throw pies in their faces! Yes, you read that right. People are more willing to be pied than you would think, especially if it’s for a good cause. Have plenty of different flavors available - perhaps your guests can keep whatever’s left over afterward? - and don't forget the whipped cream! Kids will love this event.

Hold a sports or game tournament.

Your group can hold a sports tournament - soccer, baseball, street hockey, basketball, dodgeball - or a games tournament - chess, checkers, Monopoly, poker, Crazy Eights... The sky’s the limit, so be creative!

Fundraising with a youth group is often difficult if you don’t know what you’re doing. So, to remedy that problem, your group should hold a fundraiser which is both simple and lucrative. Some ideas are selling our cookie dough and chocolate bars; cleaning up around town after a parade or festival; holding a car wash; throwing pies in the faces of your supporters; and holding a sports or game tournament. Whichever you do, remember this: in addition to being the ideal youth group fundraiser. They put the “FUN” back in “fundraising”.