Fundraising ideas????

Question

So I plan on doing some fundrasing for a senior theses project

( a project were we raise money for an organization) and i have no idea what to do!

im rasing money for a creative arts program

i was thinking of putting together a couple of concerts, but i dont really know what to do

any ideas???

im open for anything

Answer 1

Hey there, Katie!  This is such a common problem...and there are so many options!!

I've also been heavily involved with nonprofit fund raising for years....so here are some ideas I have that could be relatively low in cost for your organization:

1) Consider a mail campaign - depending on how many mailing addresses you have, you never know how many people might respond to your cause and just write you a check! This works amazingly well for several organizations that are short on time AND resources.

2) Consider running an online auction - this is an AWESOME way to get to the people whose mailing addresses you don't have (ie you've got their EMAILS)...your email base can feel like they're using their expendable income on great stuff AND its going to charity at the same time! I've included a link of one of the online auction companies that I've worked with...cMarket. They also have another website, BiddingforGood.com, that opens your auction up to all their members so that people who you don't even know can donate to your cause and bid on your items!

3) Have a fundraising event - give people something to look forward to, and host a gala....you can sell tickets, have an auction, raffle prizes, etc that will give you plenty of money to use for your organization.

4) Consider selling sponsorships for your event...this can help off set some of your cost INCREDIBLY. You'd be surprised how many local businesses want to be a part of your cause-minded event! You can ask for anywhere around $500 per sponsor, and if you put your auction online, you can ask for even more than that because they'll be getting just that much more exposure through your website and event emails!

Answer 2

I work with a company that has a web based fundraiser program that you can promote with an email campaign. No costs to set up or use, and anyone can use it! We also have several other fundraiser programs with no upfront costs and no shipping costs. Email me at [e-mail] for more info if you'd like!

Good luck!

Answer 3

look at your goal, and for whom, then set reachable target market goals.

another way of saying this is see what you want to do, how much and for whom, then build your drive around that thesis example.. Donate for senior art appreciation day/outing.

have fun and relax then the brainstorming can begin

Answer 4

do something linked to creative arts.....like an art auction with local artists......concerts are a good idea but it can cost alot.....even if you get the place to do the concert free...where as an art auction you just got to convince the local artist to give you a piece of there work...also sometimes they do portraits,so you can auction off a free portraits...include all kind of art from photo to sculptures to paintings....hope this helps.....

Answer 5

Try ecellrecycling.com They are a recycling company that will pay you for unused cell phones and other electronics. All you do is start a collection drive going and when you collect enough you ship it to them(they pay for the shipping). It's great i know a few organizations that have tried it and they said it was great. I hope this helps