REMEMBER - you can use money that you have raised into your student accounts for this trip. Anything you raise from our annual discount band cards, frozen food sales or any other school related fundraiser can be used on this trip.
If you are looking for unique ideas on how to raise money for this wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience, read below:
Sell T-Shirts
No one can say no to a comfortable t-shirt, which is why this is the perfect fundraising idea for your travel costs.
Work with an online t-shirt fundraising service to create t-shirts you know your friends and family will love to purchase. You can offer multiple product options, too, so that everyone receives something they’ll actually wear again and again. Bonus points if you can tie your t-shirt designs into your upcoming trip. You can make your apparel as unique as you want, so be creative!
Write Letters
Writing letters is a great way to raise money for your trip or adventure. You can send letters to family, friends, and anyone else who would support your endeavor. Your letters should be genuine and personal. Always start with your recipient’s first name and thank them in advance for their generosity.You can use letters to direct people to your online crowdfunding page, but you should also include a self-addressed envelope within your letter to encourage people to send in checks (make sure you tell donors not to send cash!).
Hold a Used Book Sale
If you’re a recently graduated college student (or even someone who just loves books!), you likely have stacks of publications that you won’t read or have read too many times to count! If you need to raise money for an upcoming trip, you can try to sell some of your gently used books for some extra cash.
If you have used textbooks, you can sell them back to your college or university bookstore or to other students who will need them for classes.
Sell Coffee
Coffee is enjoyed by many people all around the world, and selling it can be a great travel-inspired fundraising idea. Connect with a local coffee shop or a wholesale coffee bean distributor and sell bagged coffee beans or grounds to your local community. You could even sell cups of coffee in the mornings. Make sure that you explain where the coffee comes from and how buying it will help you raise funds for your next excursion aboard.
Host a Themed Party
What’s better than hosting a party to create excitement for your upcoming trip? Raising money while doing it! You can host a party that’s themed to match your upcoming travels. Include food and decor that reflects the places you’ll be visiting and invite your friends to enjoy the festivities with you. To add a fundraising component to the fun, you can charge a small door fee or set up a donation jar inside. When your peers get a glimpse of the culture you’re about to enjoy, they’ll be happy to get out their wallets.
Walkathons
Walkathons are perfect for active supporters who like to show their passion for a cause. Walkathons are well-suited for healthcare-related issues and causes, but they can technically be used for any type of fundraising effort! You’ll need to determine a location and time for your walkathon. Choose a season that is a good temperature with minimal risk of rain. Make sure you have a backup location just in case! Then, send out invitations and design some merchandise like t-shirts and water bottles. You can sell these for an extra fee to raise money above any entrance costs you charge. Make sure you have medical and first-aid supplies nearby in the case of an accident.
Silent Auctions
Silent auctions are a fun way to get a little more face time with your donors while they bid on unique and appealing items up for grabs. Plus, if you find the right auction items, you have the potential to raise a lot of money! Ask local businesses and individuals if they would like to donate items to your silent auction. Common items include gift cards to restaurants, signed memorabilia, lessons from a professional of some kind, gift baskets, and more!
You can enlist the help of a mobile bidding tool to create a tech-enhanced bidding experience for your attendees. Mobile bidding software also makes checking in, checking out, and item monitoring easier on your auction volunteers and staff.
TIPS ON SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISERS
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If you are looking for unique ideas on how to raise money for this wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience, read below:
Sell T-Shirts
No one can say no to a comfortable t-shirt, which is why this is the perfect fundraising idea for your travel costs.
Work with an online t-shirt fundraising service to create t-shirts you know your friends and family will love to purchase. You can offer multiple product options, too, so that everyone receives something they’ll actually wear again and again. Bonus points if you can tie your t-shirt designs into your upcoming trip. You can make your apparel as unique as you want, so be creative!
Write Letters
Writing letters is a great way to raise money for your trip or adventure. You can send letters to family, friends, and anyone else who would support your endeavor. Your letters should be genuine and personal. Always start with your recipient’s first name and thank them in advance for their generosity.You can use letters to direct people to your online crowdfunding page, but you should also include a self-addressed envelope within your letter to encourage people to send in checks (make sure you tell donors not to send cash!).
Hold a Used Book Sale
If you’re a recently graduated college student (or even someone who just loves books!), you likely have stacks of publications that you won’t read or have read too many times to count! If you need to raise money for an upcoming trip, you can try to sell some of your gently used books for some extra cash.
If you have used textbooks, you can sell them back to your college or university bookstore or to other students who will need them for classes.
Sell Coffee
Coffee is enjoyed by many people all around the world, and selling it can be a great travel-inspired fundraising idea. Connect with a local coffee shop or a wholesale coffee bean distributor and sell bagged coffee beans or grounds to your local community. You could even sell cups of coffee in the mornings. Make sure that you explain where the coffee comes from and how buying it will help you raise funds for your next excursion aboard.
Host a Themed Party
What’s better than hosting a party to create excitement for your upcoming trip? Raising money while doing it! You can host a party that’s themed to match your upcoming travels. Include food and decor that reflects the places you’ll be visiting and invite your friends to enjoy the festivities with you. To add a fundraising component to the fun, you can charge a small door fee or set up a donation jar inside. When your peers get a glimpse of the culture you’re about to enjoy, they’ll be happy to get out their wallets.
Walkathons
Walkathons are perfect for active supporters who like to show their passion for a cause. Walkathons are well-suited for healthcare-related issues and causes, but they can technically be used for any type of fundraising effort! You’ll need to determine a location and time for your walkathon. Choose a season that is a good temperature with minimal risk of rain. Make sure you have a backup location just in case! Then, send out invitations and design some merchandise like t-shirts and water bottles. You can sell these for an extra fee to raise money above any entrance costs you charge. Make sure you have medical and first-aid supplies nearby in the case of an accident.
Silent Auctions
Silent auctions are a fun way to get a little more face time with your donors while they bid on unique and appealing items up for grabs. Plus, if you find the right auction items, you have the potential to raise a lot of money! Ask local businesses and individuals if they would like to donate items to your silent auction. Common items include gift cards to restaurants, signed memorabilia, lessons from a professional of some kind, gift baskets, and more!
You can enlist the help of a mobile bidding tool to create a tech-enhanced bidding experience for your attendees. Mobile bidding software also makes checking in, checking out, and item monitoring easier on your auction volunteers and staff.
TIPS ON SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISERS
GOFUNDME.ORG
