Approach Charitable Organizations
If you are good at making connections… Charitable organizations are usually comprised of business owners and well-connected people in your…
community
Local AFS Fundraising
If you are a people person… Ask your local AFS area team volunteers about raising funds collectively. With the assistance…
Parents Night Out
If you enjoy babysitting… Offer one night (several nights) or a full Saturday / Sunday for parents to let you…
Care Package Campaign
If you are creative, crafty, and caring… Compile a list of care package themes and the desired contents for each…
Silent Auction
If you have retail connections… Host a silent auction using donated items as a stand alone event or in conjunction…
Corporate Sponsorships
If you are a go-getter and like talking to new people… Brainstorm (with your parents) a list of local businesses…
Sponsorship Letter
If you know a lot of people that live far away… Write a letter introducing yourself, why you are fundraising,…
Mass Email Campaign
If you have oodles of contacts in your address book… Using email is a great way to get the word…
Food For Funds
If you have friends and family that like to eat at restaurants… Visit a few restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries…
Airplane Ticket Giveaway
If you know someone with lots of reward miles… Ask a family member or a family friend who travels a…
Email Newsletter
If you laugh in the face of deadlines… Sell subscriptions to a personal newsletter about your experience while you are…