What are some good ways to fund raise?

Question

Its for the American Cancer Society, to help find the cure for cancer. I'm not looking for the normal Lemonade stand or car wash but something that will really stand out and get people interested in donating. Any ideas? Anyone with past experience with fundraising or just has a good idea, I would be really greatful if you could help.

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Answer 1

 Relay for Life Penny War – between grades or simply just staff teams, Set up jars to collect coins in each classroom. Pennies are worth positive points; silver coins and cash are worth negative points. Each team collects as many pennies as possible, while other teams sabotage them by placing silver and cash into their jar.

 Dedicate your team to someone who has had cancer. Tell your story in a letter and include a self-addressed, stamped return envelope for donations. Incorporate it in a lesson plan and have students write about cancer touching their lives. Have them send to family and friends.

 Have a staff raffle: sell chances to trade places with the principal for a day

 Have some kind of fun incentive: If your school team meets its goal, then a teacher or principal will kiss a pig, dress up like a clown, sing a silly song in front of the school, etc.

 Stumper Photo Contest: ask teachers to bring in a baby photo of themselves that they think no one can identify. Display photos with jar underneath each one and students/faculty vote for the cutest baby with change/dollars. The “winning” teacher with the most votes has to wear a bib and pacifier for a day.

   Have a read-a-thon: donations by books or minutes read

 Student vs Faculty athletic events with a cover charge and concession sales benefiting Relay for Life

Answer 2

That's kind of you to want to fundraise, you could sell roses for valentines day.

Answer 3

What about online fundraising?

Take a look at GiveStream. It offers a set of free and easy-to-use online fundraising and community-building tools that help nonprofits create their own branded easy giving center.

The concept is simple, the American Cancer Society will earn money while its supporters conduct their everyday shopping and searching activities online.

Answer 4

wow that's sweet of you to do a fundraiser for the cancer society.You could sell some candybars.

Answer 5

I think the coolest fund raiser is a Monopoly tournament.  These are great and there are actual rules and regs for running a tournament. Went to one that charged and entry fee and recruited churches and schools, etc. to participate. I You can find the rules by going to Monopoly's website.