There are a number of
creative and functional ways you can make the fundraising effort tremendously
successful for your charity.
Buy a Mile: Solicit
pledges with the simple formula of their paying so much for each mile you
complete. More ideas: Pledge more for completing the race within a certain time
period. Increase the pledge as you complete more miles.
Garage Sale:
Make some
space in your garage and have a garage sale. If you don't feel comfortable
asking friends, family or neighbors for cash donations, ask them if they have
any items laying around that they would like to contribute to your sale!
Piggy Bank:
Place it in
a strategic position with a poster explaining that all the contributions will
go towards your fundraising efforts.
Book/Video Sale:
Set up
a table at your school/office displaying your used books and videos. Remember,
one person's trash is another person's treasure!
Casual Days, Prime
Parking or Days Off:
Ask your school principal or office manager if you can
sell reserved parking spots, a day off or a casual day to other kids/employees.
Some people will pay $5 just to wear jeans on Friday!
Have a Party! If you are
a teenager, you know Spring brings a lot of kegger parties. Instead, invite
your friends to a run4liferun4love “dry” party with non-alcoholic drinks and
your charity sponsors. Have info available on the race and the charity. Get
your parents and neighbors to donate food for a BBQ and tell your friends this
one will cost them $10.00—but it all goes to your cause! There are many types
of parties you can host to raise money towards your fundraising efforts.
Host A Fundraising Night
Many
local restaurants offer fundraising nights and will donate 15% of proceeds!
Simply select a date and invite everyone you know to come and eat! Have info on
the race and the charity available. Be there to sell T-Shirts and sign
autographs.
Save Your Spare Change
Everyday!
You will be surprised how quickly this spare change adds up and
makes a terrific pledge to yourself!
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