College Fundraising Ideas

College fundraising ideas are offered by a wide variety of companies on the Internet so that there is something to fit the needs of just about any group trying to raise funds for any purpose. So, whether it's a sorority or fraternity that needs to raise funds, or the cheerleaders, the band, or a special-interest group, there are college fundraiser ideas that lead to substantial funds being raised for the cause. One such idea gives the donor something in return without being a product he has bought. It combines a scratch off and coupons. The scratch off card has numbers ranging from $.50 to $3.00. The donor scratches off three numbers, gives the total to the cause, and receives a coupon in turn that is good for anything from cookies to a car lube job. The sponsors are all well-known companies whose products can be obtained in the area of the fundraiser.

The most recognizable college fundraising ideas involve selling something at a profit, and the best products are foods. Cookie dough, pizza-making kits, cheeses, etc. are appealing products that sell well. Other products can be sold that will provide a fifty percent profit for the group, too. Dances are a traditional means of raising money, although dancing doesn't seem to be as popular with young people today as they were a generation ago. The group searching for college fundraiser ideas would know its school well enough to know whether that would work on that particular campus.

When a group looking into college fundraising ideas decides to sell a product, there are several ways to do it. The first is direct sales, where an inventory of product is ordered, then sold by the group. Some companies providing the products require advance payment, while others will let the group pay when they have had their sale. It will be important for the group to determine ahead of time which system is used by the company they decide to buy from. Next, there is the order taker fundraiser, where a catalog or brochure is provided for buyers to look at and pick out an item to buy. Payment is made at the time of order so the group can pay for the items at their wholesale price and retain the profit for themselves. There is even online fundraising available for those who want to use it. Members of the group encourage fellow students to go to the special website and order merchandise, and the group will receive a portion of every sale. Still another kind of college fundraiser idea is the savings card. The group orders a certain number of cards with the names and logos of ten or twenty local businesses on them, good for discounts on the products or services they sell. These provide a good return for the group, and are good for the local business community as well.

Some groups are interested in helping charities while earning money for their group. A walk or run for a charity ranks high among choices of college fundraising ideas. Sometimes they take on a project like cleaning up the sports arena or gymnasium after events, in exchange for funds. This last one takes a commitment over time, though, and may not fit with members' prior time commitments. Caution is advised. Local businesses are generally willing to participate in raffles, so that should be considered by folks looking for college fundraiser ideas. Donated items keep the costs down, and every raffle ticket sold is an advertisement for all the businesses participating. Tickets can be sold at a reasonable price, and the profit is one hundred percent. What better way to follow God's commandment to love than by helping others? "And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." (Deuteronomy 6:5)

Everyone has stuff they'd like to get rid of, so yard sales rank high in college fundraiser ideas. One man's (or woman's) junk is another's treasure, you know, so give the event plenty of publicity, invite the entire school to participate, and pick a time and place. Anything left over can be donated to charity. Of course, any group planning an event to raise money for their project must check with the school administration before doing anything at all. There are rules and regulations, and papers to fill out. If the planning is done well in advance, and all the requirements met, a successful event will result.

Looking for college fundraising ideas can be fun, since there are so many out there, but it's important for the group to keep in mind the importance of good business practices in the process. Verify product and financial information before contracting with a company to purchase their product. If any problems arise during the delivery or with the quality of the product, notify the company immediately. They are as interested in maintaining their good reputation as the group is in raising money, so they should be given a chance to correct the problem to the satisfaction of the group or its representative. They want to be considered by the next group looking for college fundraiser ideas.

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