Fundraisers

[Kieran-Lilith]

So, during the summer of 2007, myself and three other delegates are going to Japan to represent our backwater community. We're looking forward to the trip (and I'm planning ways to sneak away to see other dojos...). The only thing is, we must fundraise like crazy.

Does anyone know any good fundraisers, have any fundraising ideas? Keep in mind that for the most part, it's four teens, their parents, and a few city officials running the show, here.

Also, does anyone know of any kind of decent money making schemes, that eliminates the whole "beg-a-thon" things? I hate going door to door and trying to get people to buy stuff, so, service things, like recycling centers, etc?

Any ideas would be much appreciated, particularly the anti beg-a-thon ideas.

Thanks!

[lordtariel]

You could have a "dojo garage sale" where all the students bring in stuff for a sale with the proceeds going to the people taking the trip. You could even have a donation jar while you were at it.

[Orion]

As its children in need on friday our company has done a few things to raise money, not all will apply.

1. Do a raffle, try and get some prizes (I spoke to our company suppliers and got MP3 player, DVD player and some fleeces. Have a word with the suppliers of your equipment and see if you can get anything.

2. Shave or wax something, always a winner and theres nothing better than seeing a grown man cry, imagine what it would be like if it was a black belt!!!!

3. We had a baby photo thing, again you'll need a prize. But get baby photos from people and charge people to enter and guess who's who. (This is the one that might not apply)

[bushido_man96]

Um, car washes and things like that? Oh, another good one is a person auction. You take the people who are going, and you hold an auction, and however much they pay for you, you get, and then you have to go work for them for a day; helping around the house, doing projects, stuff like that.