Do Something New With School Fundraisers - Business - Fundraising

School fundraisers are used for a wide range of activities, from buying new football pads for the high school team to sending the band on an out-of-town excursion for a competition. Many well known fundraising activities are as traditional as dances and locking freshmen in their lockers.

Does tradition mean that we have to stick with the same school fundraisers no matter what? Can't we look for something a little more lucrative? After all, most schools have to work within a very tight budget, and many school fundraisers still require a sizable investment to get things started.

Some of the most traditional fundraisers seem to come around every year. Schools will send kids out with chocolates, magazines, and coupon books to peddle to their family and friends. In some cases they even go door to door. The major problem with these endeavors is the fact that they still require an upfront investment but cannot guarantee a good return.

Sometimes a small group within the school will use an activity like a carwash fundraiser to put together the funds for special occasions or equipment. This happens whenever a school can't quite afford the necessary items. But, just like the other example, it requires some investment without a promise of a return.

When the student body is excited about participating in activities like this, you can generate a lot of money. For example, the football team will probably work a lot harder on the carwash when they know it's their own equipment on the line. But the real question is: should you work harder, or just smarter?

Working smarter means that you will never restrict yourself to the basic activities when there is so much more you can do. Go ahead with the carwash, but include a concession stand with it. You can make more money by offering treats and drinks to your customers while they wait for the kids to finish the car.

Raffles are another classic fundraiser, but you don't have to settle for selling plain old tickets. Try selling lollipops with the raffle number written on the stick. This way, even if a customer isn't interested in participating in the raffle, they still might be willing to chip in for a simple gift.

There are many ways to improve school fundraisers. Always try to think of ways to make it easy for someone to give you money, and always deliver the goods as promised. Take the necessary time to prepare you activities and follow through with them and you'll always find success.

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