Are you looking for good school fundraising ideas? You're not the only one! The good news is there are other ways to raise funds besides coordinating a special event or selling unhealthy items. The lists attached offer items that are easy to sell, a good value to our supporters, and produce excellent proven results.
Alternatives to selling candy for schools, sports and clubs
Items you can sell:
Candles |
Greeting cards |
Gift wrap, boxes & bags |
Holiday wreaths |
Gift certificates |
Flowers, bulbs |
House decorations |
T-shirts, sweatshirts |
Books, calendars |
Activity theme bags |
Pre-paid phone cards |
Customized stickers |
Elephant rides |
Tupperware |
Christmas ornaments |
Emergency car kits |
Batteries |
School art drawings |
Brick/stone/tile memorials |
Stuffed animals |
Coffee cups, mugs |
Souvenir cups |
Rent a special parking space |
Monograms |
License plates/holders w/school logo |
Garage sale |
Yearbook graffiti |
Giant coloring books |
School Frisbees |
Jewelry |
Valentine flowers |
Hats |
Student directories |
Sell/rent wishes |
Air fresheners |
Pet treats/toys/accessories |
Coupon books |
Scratch-off cards |
Crafts |
Magazine subscriptions |
Holiday party/Poinsettias |
Pocket calendars |
Stadium pillows |
First aid booth |
Newspaper space, ads |
Spirit/seasonal flags |
Buttons, pins |
Bath accessories |
Megaphones |
Football seats |
Balloon bouquets |
Yearbook covers |
Gift baskets |
School spirit gear |
Raffle donations |
Stationary |
Temporary tattoos |
Gift items |
Music, videos, CDs |
Foot warmers |
Cookbooks |
Bumper stickers |
Scarves |
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Hold an Event that Involves the Community
| Gift wrapping |
Fun runs |
| Bowling night/bowl-a-thon |
Walk-a-thon |
| Bike-a-thon |
Jump-rope-a-thon |
| Rent-a-teen-helper |
Car wash (pre-sell tickets) |
| Singing telegram |
Read-a-than |
| Talent shows |
Spelling bee |
| Science fairs |
Carnivals (Halloween, Spring) |
| Festivals |
Workshops/classes |
| Golf tournaments |
Skate night/Skate-a-thon |
| Recycling cans/bottles/paper |
Raffles |
| Dances (kids, father/daughter, Sadie Hawkins, family) |
Magic Show |
| Auction -teacher does something for kids |
Craft classes |
| Treasure hunt/scavenger hunt |
Tennis/horse shoe pitching
competition |
| Family/glamour portraits |
Conference |
| Penny wars: (pennies + 1 point, nickels + 5, quarters + 25, team with most points wins) |
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Healthy Foods
Fruit smoothies
Frozen bananas
Trail mix
Fruit & Nut Baskets
Lunch Box Auctions
Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits
Sell Custom Merchandise
Cookbook made by school
T-shirts/sweat shirts
Bumper stickers/decal
Logo air fresheners
Scratch off cards
Calendars
Activities Supporting Academics
Read-A-Thon
Science Fair
Spelling Bee
Need more inspiration? See if these sites can help you out.
www.giftfriends.com
www.creativelearning.com
www.nudayfundraising.com
www.common-threads.com
www.123fundraising.com
www.partnersforkids.com
www.qsp.ca/index2.html
www.fundraisingbatteries.com
www.westernfund.com
www.vistamark.com
www.currentfun.com
www.brickstonegraphics.com
www.treasurebooksandgifts.com
www.zoodog.com/tattoos
www.fundraisingdepot.com
www.boonewayfarms.com
www.fundraiserinsight.org |
