Need Fundraising ideas & ways to sell the remaining boy scout popcorn (roughly $400).?

Question

Our cub scout tropp is out of money and we as parents have make up the differnce. The boy and 8 ,9 10 yrs old.

Answer 1

A lot of Cub groups do car washes. You get a lot of customers willing to help young kids, and they do not expect great washes. Do it on a 'donations only' basis and you will often get $400 in a weekend if you have a good spot.

Make it more fun by running a pet wash, bake sale, garage sale, popcorn sale, etc. on the edge of the lot.

Some stores, churches, etc. will let you set up a popcorn sales table outside- these are often profitable, especially if you can find things to sell along with the popcorn (look at your local discount warehouse for candy or snacks you can buy cheap and sell at a profit).

Make sure your pack fills out a fundraiser form to make sure everything is kosher.

Also- like a previous poster mentioned- make sure the pack is running right next year so this does not happen again.

Answer 2

Are there any events (youth rallies, craft fairs) or stores that will let you set up a table?

I don't know what your time frame is, but this is what I have done to raise money for a charity. I set up snack sales using the honor system at work.

In the morning I set out a snack tray using a box lid with a cup for the cash. Snacks are 50 cents. I have a sign saying all proceeds will go to (name) charity. I collect at lunch and after work.

Snacks vary each day- little Debbie snacks, popcorn, gum, etc.

Money spent is recouped in sales. Extra money goes for more snacks and proceeds go to the charity. It takes a couple turnovers to start making a profit, but I have generated $500+ in sales since March (unbelievable!).

See if any of your parents are willing to do this. I am in training at my company and have a steady flow of customers.

A man I know has people throw all there used soda cans in a bag and generates $11 per bag uncrushed. Aluminum is high right now. He does this at work. Your boys can do this too. Save cans from home, from their friends (create a flyer for them to give friends) collect on roadway with parents.

Answer 3

You could do a car wash.

Sell stuff you don't need to good will.

Sell some of your video games and consoles you don't play anymore to game stop or eb games.

Sell stuff on ebay.

Watermellon bash sounds funny but people pay to do it.

A dunk tank.

For selling the remaining pop corn go up to peoples doors and ask them if they want to buy some.

Answer 4

You could have a fundraising sale/bake sale and every1 could bake a few things and have some treats and popcorn.

Also you could people could ask around school and work and see if anyone wants any.

last thing i can say is to send the boys door to door(with a parent) and ask.

if you need money after the popcorn sale then the boys could have a car wash.

I hope that it can help some.

Answer 5

Hello gobill9go:

Have you contacted your Unit Commissioner, Cub Scout Round Table Commissioner or  District Executive? They should have some ideas on how to raise funds and what works best in your area for your age group. The first thing they will ask for is if your Pack has a budget, a treasurer, and a pack checking account. If you don't have these, have a parent's meeting and establish them.

Scouting magazine has many advertisements for fund raising projects. Each registered adult in the pack gets this magazine.

On the internet, try http://usscouts.org/googlesearch.asp?cx=...

http://www.scouter.com/forums/viewForum....

As for the boys doing the project, realistically, it is the parents who do the work, and the boys help out. It would be better if it were the other way, but you know how it goes.

Instead of a car-wash, how about a dog or pet wash?

Pet-walking or pet sitting?

Keep on Scoutin'

Answer 6

Little Caesars Fundraising Program (www.pizzakit.com)

When I was in high school they started doing this fundraising for the after prom expenses and they have gotten really good results from them. People enjoy them because it costs less than going out to eat and isn't very time comsuming. Your organization earns $5 for every item sold!

Answer 7

The company I work with has some options that might help your scouting troop if you would like. Our products give you 30 days in most cases before payment is due to get the sales rolling, and we don't charge for shipping unless you need to rush the order. We have scratch & help cards, spinners, cookie dough, and more! One of our best options is a web based promo fundraiser page that doesn't cost you anything at all (ever) to set up and use. Email me back at [e-mail] if you'd like a brochure! Good luck!