If you are a student planning to attend college in the state of Louisiana, you may be able to get a lot of money from the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students. This is a special program that offers scholarships for academics and low-income families alike. You have to attend school in LA to qualify, but [...]

I have been doing a lot of research into scholarships lately, and I have discovered a growing trend that I think can apply to fundraiser. Many organizations are now using contests to raise money for their causes. They use the contest to make money initially, and then they spend a small portion of it on [...]

Everyone loves a good makeover every now and then. Even macho men like the idea of going into a place looking sloppy and coming out looking like a million bucks. This widespread love for before and after awesomeness made me think that you might be able to raise money by offering people makeovers when they [...]

Babysitting fundraisers are really great around holidays because a lot of daycares are closed. Parents need some place to take their children while they celebrate, so they have to go in search of babysitters to get the job done. If your organization could provide babysitting services around this time, you may be able to make [...]

Have you ever thought about using totes to raise money for your organization? If not, you may want to give it a try. A tote bag is just an oversized purse made of canvas, often used to carry art supplies or groceries. A bag like this can be quite adorable in the right setting, and [...]

When it comes to running a fundraiser, you will inevitably have to ask people for money. This is an awkward question in any situation, even if you have a police officer around you. No one actually enjoys asking for donations, but that is something you have to do if you want to get any sort [...]

I know this isn’t the time of the year to be selling flip flops, but I thought this may be a really fun idea for the future. Plus, I wanted an excuse to insert this video… “I got my swim trunks, and my flippy floppies…” Alright alright. Enough of the nonsense. In the summer time, [...]

It’s winter time right now, which means that it is a great time for a winter themed fundraiser. You could do something generic like selling hot cocoa or beanies, but why not think a little outside the box? One great option that a lot of organizations don’t think about is selling fleece blankets. These are [...]

Are you having trouble coming up with a way to raise money for your organization? If so, you might want to think about running a fundraiser selling gag gifts. Gag gifts are items that most people would never actually use, but they are funny to give out because of their subject matter. My husband and [...]

The internet can be a lot more helpful than most fundraising organizations realize. Whether you need a tool to monitor your fundraising or you need a charity to donate money to, you should be able to find what you need online. You can use your computer as a virtual accountant, keeping track of all of [...]

If you are trying to raise money for your organization, you are going to need a set of goals to follow. Goal setting is important for every aspect of your life, from getting a college degree to setting up a savings account. If you do not have a goal to follow, you will not have [...]

Fundraising projects are known for being a bit of a drag. There are some that are more exciting than others, but most people hate the idea of having to run a catalog sale for money. If you want to have a truly successful fundraiser for your organization, you need to find a way to make [...]