Fundraising ideas for mission trip?
I am planning on going to a mission trip to Guatemala in August, and I wanted to know some ideas for fundraising. The church I am going through does not have fundraising for the people going, but only specifically for projects once we get down there. What would be appropriate? Would a bake sale at work be appropriate? Is there a letter format I can send out to family/friends, or is that tacky? I need $1,000…any suggestions? I've never done this before!
send a letter to all your family and friends telling them you are having a yard sale to raise the money for the mission trip. ask them to clean out all their drawers and closets and donate their stuff. also ask them to help you man the tables. Do NOT ask for money. The people most likely to donate money will probably do it anyway. You would be surprised how much money you can make this way. The trick is to sort the things carefully and spend a little time wiping off things, maybe even iron clothes. My friend does this regularly. She has a sale several times a year. She usually brings in $300 – $400 a sale! Imagine how much you could make if you had the junk from 6 – 8 households! Good luck!
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Carwashes are always great (especially since the weather is starting to get nicer).
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send a letter to all your family and friends telling them you are having a yard sale to raise the money for the mission trip. ask them to clean out all their drawers and closets and donate their stuff. also ask them to help you man the tables. Do NOT ask for money. The people most likely to donate money will probably do it anyway. You would be surprised how much money you can make this way. The trick is to sort the things carefully and spend a little time wiping off things, maybe even iron clothes. My friend does this regularly. She has a sale several times a year. She usually brings in $300 – $400 a sale! Imagine how much you could make if you had the junk from 6 – 8 households! Good luck!
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There is always the traditional bake sale, car wash, and craft sale, which are good options. Here is a list of just a few fundraisers that are through companies:
Red Apple:
http://redappleteam.com/brochures.asp
Kathryn Beich:
http://www.kathrynbeich.com/otherProgram...
Chippery:
http://www.thechippery.com/Fundraiser/ho...
candy fundraising (Mars):
http://www.mmmarsfundraising.com/
Little Ceasar's:
http://www.lcdough.com/
Krispy Kreme: << can't go wrong here!
http://www.krispykreme.com/fund.html
This website has TONS of fundraising companies listed. I would advise going with a local company or a well known and established company.
http://www.fundraisingweb.org
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I have to disagree when it comes to asking people directly for money in a letter. I went on a missions trip and sent out support letters asking for money, I had a huge response that paid for most of my trip. I think the key is to give people the option of prayer donations of money donations. Also MAKE THE LETTER HEARTFELT! Don’t just go groping around for money, but rather make people think it’s worth it. Include pictures if possible and DO NOT FORGET TO SEND THANK YOU LETTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is SOOOO key! Also wait until after the trip and include some pictures from the trip, so people know it was worth it. Good luck!