FUNDRAISING IDEAS

How to Raise $500 (or more) in 10 Days

Day 1 – Sponsor yourself for $25

Day 2 – Ask 2 family members to donate $25 each

Day 3 – Ask 5 friends to contribute $20

Day 4 – Ask 5 co-workers to contribute $10

Day 5 – Ask 5 neighbors to contribute $10

Day 6 – Ask 5 people from your place of worship to contribute $10

Day 7 – Ask your boss for a company contribution of $50 (better yet, find out if your company will match all of what you raise!)

Day 8 – Ask 2 businesses or companies that you deal with through work to sponsor you for $25

Day 9 – Ask businesses you frequent to personally contribute $15 (hair salon, dry cleaner, favorite restaurant, etc.)

Day 10 – Hold a team fundraiser (bake sale, car wash, raffle, etc.)

“WHO’S ON YOUR LIST?”

The time has come to sit down and write your fundraising letter and e-mail. The first step is to come up with a list of people who will receive your e-mail or fundraising letter. It can be challenging to think of all the people you know who will want to help you reach your goal. No need to worry we’ve come up with a list to get you started. REMEMBER: don’t be exclusive, include everyone!

Here’s a helpful list of people you know to get you started.