Fundraising Event Ideas for Young People
- Many local businesses will host car wash fundraisers for young people.car wash image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com
Car washes are one of the most common types of fundraisers utilized by young people and youth groups. They offer a low investment to operate and are easy to run. Local businesses such as gas stations, auto repair shops or even convenience stores will often provide space and access to water for youth group car washes. A few young people with homemade signs is usually all the promotion necessary. - Some pizza delivery chains will also host fundraisers for young people.pizza image by Christian De Grandmaison from Fotolia.com
Many restaurants are happy to provide fundraising help for young people by hosting a family and friends night. To generate money, the youth group promotes the event to their friends, family and neighbors, inviting them to the restaurant on a particular date. Based on the total amount of sales from these guests, the restaurant makes a donation to the youth group. - Gift card sales are a popular product for fundraising projects.Gift Card image by chas53 from Fotolia.com
Selling products such as magazine subscriptions or seeds has always been a staple of fundraising for young people. Today, products such as popcorn, candy, cookies and holiday wrapping paper offer young people a wide variety of fundraising choices. Many products can be sold via preordering so that there is no up-front expense for the group. - Christmas trees are typically an easy item to sell during the holidays.christmas tree image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
Setting up a Christmas tree lot during the holidays can be a profitable fundraising event for young people. Partnering with a local business or church for space, even small lots can sell several hundred trees during the holiday season. These sales can translate into a good return on investment for youth groups. - Hosting a fundraising dinner in a church can provide a built-in customer base.spaghetti image by Bartlomiej Nowak from Fotolia.com
Partnering with a local church or civic center for a spaghetti dinner can be a great fundraising event for young people. Serving a simple spaghetti dinner with pasta, sauce, bread, cheese and drinks can keep costs to a minimum and make preparation simple. The host group can charge a flat fee for each person or simply ask for donations. - Some sports memorabilia dealers will offer items on a consignment basis.autograph ball image by Richard Kane from Fotolia.com
Operating a silent auction with items donated from individuals and local businesses is an easy way to raise money for young people. A silent auction can also be operated in conjunction with other events such as spaghetti dinners or family restaurant nights to maximize potential income from event attendees.
