Christian Fundraisers Ideas

Christian fundraisers ideas are so plentiful that any group, whether it's a Sunday School class or an entire congregation, can find something suitable for their particular needs and circumstances. If the group wants to raise money by selling items particularly Christian in nature, they can choose between kits for making cross necklaces to sell, or tee shirts with Christian logos or Scriptural phrases on them. Local Christian book and gift stores might provide an outlet for these necklaces or shirts. For young children, there are kits to stuff your own bear, or other animal that sell well. These kits also include an ark (as in Noah's) abode in which to keep them. All the materials are provided, and it affords an opportunity for children and parents to work together. These projects can be sold to individuals on campus (church or school), or as a part of Christian fundraising events such as craft fairs. Small children are often forgotten at these events, so it is good to remember Christ's own words: "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." (Luke 18:16)

Some not specific to Christians, but certainly appropriate include in a list of Christian fundraisers, are the sales of items useful to the general population. Gift wrap, first-aid kits, flowers, or aromatherapy products are good sellers, because they are things needed or enjoyed by so many people. Food items are always popular as Christian fundraisers ideas, especially near the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Citrus fruit, nuts and snacks, frozen cookie dough and pizzas are appealing to most folks, and for those who like to cook, cook books will be appealing. Items to sell can be peddled either door-to-door or at booths set up at Christian fundraising events.

Scratch cards are among the Christian fundraisers ideas that are currently popular. The buyer scratches off two or three numbers on a card and pays the total of those numbers as his "donation." In return, he gets discount coupons from local merchants or national chain businesses. This idea of getting something in return without purchasing an item appeals to a lot of donors. Discount cards alone are good items as well. Americans of all stripes love bargains.

Among the more established Christian fundraisers ideas are Christian fundraising events. Youth groups or adults can sponsor a dinner that is open to the public. This kind of event can often become an annual project that grows as it becomes more popular with the community. Special kinds of meals work well for these, such as turkey dinner with all the trimmings, a pancake supper, or 4th of July hot dogs. Raffles are good Christian fundraising events that get the community involved. People will buy raffle tickets for a beautiful handmade quilt and/or other quality items for a small donation. A long-standing favorite among youth groups is the car wash. The church parking lot is often the site of this kind of event, and they don't have to charge a lot to make a decent profit.

For a group with thespian aspirations, a play can be one of the most enjoyable Christian fundraising events. Again, tickets sold to the general public add to the monies brought in by the congregation itself. A dinner theater is even better, if that can be arranged. Comedies or mysteries are readily available from several sources on the Internet. When this kind of project is planned, it is surprising how many frustrated actors come forward to take part. If there is someone in town with a reputation for good acting, they could be invited to participate.

There are some important things to remember when considering Christian fundraisers ideas. If something is being sold, a clear understanding of the terms of the contract between the group and the company providing the items. Some require money up front, while others do not. The percentage of profit realized may vary as well, so whoever is handling the event needs to have everything clearly spelled out. Once that matter is resolved, then it is a matter of organizing the people involved in the project. The dates have been set for the beginning and end of the event, after making sure there is not some other local event happening at that time. People in the group are given specific duties related to the collection of money, periodical reports of progress, etc., so there is clear tracking of progress. This is especially true of items being sold through catalogs or advance sale of tickets.

All of these events require publicity. Someone must be responsible for taking care of distributing information to the local media and providing flyers to be posted at business locations. Sometimes those come with the project materials, but often they do not, so someone has to design and print flyers. This gives the artistic individual in the group a task. Adequate publicity can go a long way toward assuring the success of a group's fundraising efforts.

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