Whats a good, quick and profitable fundraiser for a Youth Group?

Question

This is not a Church Group... Just a community organization. We have had all of the traditional fundraisers...... We are looking for something a little different.

Answer 1

A bake sale - everybody donates a baked good or two and then you sell the items for a profit. You can sell whole pies and cakes or sell things individually likes cookies, brownies, slices of cake. Or you can do a little of both. Since everyone donates the food you'll be selling, overhead is very low and profits from the fundraiser go directly to your cause. If you need supplies like napkins and paper plates, etc. see if a local business (like a bakery) will donate them. Maybe have coffee, tea and milk available for purchase too.

This type of thing works well at a church or school event....

Answer 2

I remember when I was in a youth group, we had a "rent a helper" kind of deal, where the older people in the church could rent the teens for a day to do yard work or clean out cabinets, or what have you. I think they paid $5 an hour per teen and all they had to do was tell the teen what to do and provide lunch if they were there long enough.

Also a couple of times we had "rock-a-thons" where we got sponsors (they paid a set amount, like $10 or an amount like $1/hour) and the teens had to rock in a rocking chair all night. The teens could get out of the chair to stretch legs or go to the bathroom once in a while. They could also sit on the floor and rock the chair with their feet if their butts hurt. :)

Good luck!

Answer 3

In our area there are many Volunteer Fire Departments that have huge meeting rooms for bingo and the like. We contacted them and asked them if we could rent their "hall" for a dance. They said sure but you do not have to pay for it, all they asked is that we clean it when we left. We made a profit of $843.00. That was with charging $2.00 admission and we invited the parents to come along. Everyone had a great time. Most of our money was made off of concessions. it is an easy fundraiser and a whole lot of fun.

Answer 4

A car wash....I've done lots of fundraisers for my kids' various groups and this is one of the best money makers...you can even call local car washes and have them donate the soap...have each kid bring a few towels and a hose or two. Make bright colored posters. Our best location was at a pizza place...we made a killing in only a few hours.

Word of advice though - don't "charge" for it...do it as a "donation" thing - you'll get a lot more business - trust me...

GOOD LUCK...

Answer 5

With fall season rapidly approaching this is the number 1 season for fundraisers. I found a company that offers free shipping and they have an excellent candle. Very good people to work with.

Answer 6

some church homes have a senior prom(for Senior electorate, sixty and older). there's a prom king and queen. There might want to be door prizes for something like: stunning dressed, longest married, and also, previously I ignore, the prom king and queen might want to be determined through the oldest married couple. some teens communities supply out loose coupons to church individuals that say they'll 'come and artwork for them - sparkling domicile, do yardwork and so on.. Then the folk of the church donate a sum of money to the teens team. sturdy success!

Answer 7

Host a meal at your church, make it simple. My youth group has done Spaghetti dinners and baked potato dinners. They are a quick way to earn a couple hundred dollars.

Answer 8

Selling Entertainment Books can help you raise lots ot $$ (see it done every day). Another fun coupon twist - have people ask for their coupon savings at the grocery store in cash to donate to your group.

Answer 9

Sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts before or after worship services.

Answer 10

Hire out for odd jobs. Mowing lawns, washing cars, cleaning pools, raking , dog walking, anything people need done this time of year.