KIDS KREATIVE KORNER
Does Your Club or Organization Need to Raise Money for a Special Project? Here Are a Few Ideas That Can Help.
By Bonnie Drew
If your group is tired of having car washes and bake sales, don't worry. There are plenty of creative fundraising ideas that can bring money to your organization. For example, used book and toy sales have become very popular in the last few years, as have sale events involving crafts and indoor plants. In addition, consider some of these innovative alternatives:
* Babysitter Service* Maid-For-a-Day
* Recycling Projects
* Firewood & Kindling Sales
* Recipe Books
* Gift-Wrapping Services
Still need more? Your group may be able to create its own fundraising approach that captures the imagination of local residents. Take a cue from these creative kids, who raised money for service projects in new, fun and highly-exciting ways:
1. The American Karate Club wanted to raise money for the local YMCA Teen Center, so they put on a community fun run and kick-a-thon. The "Karate Kids" asked sponsors to donate a penny for every kick they could throw in an hour.2. Interior design students at one Midwestern high school sponsored an annual flower show. Ribbons were awarded for the best dried flower arrangements, then the group auctioned all the flowers to raise money.
3. School children in Maine raised more than $34,000 for victims of natural disasters by collecting over nine tons of pennies. Their "Million Penny Challenge" Brought in nearly three million pennies.
4. The Top Dog 4-H'ers of Pearland, Texas study dog training. They raise money for field trips by contracting to be groundskeepers and ring stewards for local dog shows.
5. The Junior Symphony League sells subs for Super Bowl Sunday. Several weeks before the game, they take orders. On the big day, they spend the morning assembling and delivering hundreds of sandwiches to hungry football fans.
6. Students at Bay High School in San Francisco wanted to help babies abandoned in local hospitals because they were born with AIDS. With help from the school band, they hosted a dance in the school gym and earned $300 to buy toys.
7. The Auburn (SC) High football team's name is the Twisters. So the foods class made giant pretzels called "The Big Twisters." They earned $220 selling "Twisters" at games that fall.
Be creative, think outside the box, and find new ways to raise money for your group. New fundraising ideas can be fun and kids love them!
Bonnie Drew is the author of FAST CASH FOR KIDS (2nd edition), published by Career Press (1-800-227-3371). She is also the creator of the KIDS BUSINESS software for young entrepreneurs, available from Homeland Publications (713-332-9764).
Drew is also Editor of YoungBiz online magazine, published by Kid's Way, Inc., a company that helps youth prepare for business and the workplace of the 21st century. For more information, write to Kid's Way at 5589 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 or call toll free 1-888-KidsWay (1-888-543-7929). YoungBiz magazine can be found at http://www.youngbiz.com
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