Contract with a discount coupon book or card sale company. These books and cards feature discounts for local food and merchandise. The cards and books typically cost between $10 and $30 and feature discounts which total into the hundreds of dollars.
Sell items such as doughnuts, plants, wrapping paper, candy, popcorn or cookie dough. There are many companies which provide these items in quantities for fundraising sales as well as marketing kits and methods of sale for groups. The company will typically split the profit from the sale of the items allowing for company profit as well as group fundraising.
Have a car wash. Arrange to use a parking lot, side lot, field or other available vacant property which is suitable for washing cars. Make sure there is a water supply and that car washing does not violate any local laws or ordinances. Business owners will often donate water and even supplies to help with the fundraising project.
Plan and put on a yard or rummage sale. Arrange for a visible and easily accessible location in which to have a sale. Contact family members, neighbors and business owners for donation items which may be sold to raise money.
Perform odd jobs for friends, family, neighbors and business owners. There are many jobs for which individuals are willing to pay including window washing, leaf raking, gutter cleaning, shrub pruning, planting flowers and landscape plants and many other activities. Designate a few days which will allow potential customers to choose the day which best works for them.
