What are some good fundraising ideas for quick cash?

My college marching band is in a fincial stint and we really really want to go to a competition in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Our college is located near Erie, PA. We have already asked our SGA for more money and have not given us nearly enough to cobver the costs.





Now my question is what are some good fundraisers for quick cash. The competition is at the end of of September.

What are some good fundraising ideas for quick cash?
I know cheerleading squads sometimes hold a "junior cheer" clinic on a Saturday and work with young kids to develop a few cheers.





Could your marching band come up with a similar clinic idea? It should be about 2-3 hours, include a t-shirt and snack, and plenty of water. Kids can bring whatever instrument they like (old recorders, etc.) and you could teach them some marching routines, etc. Good luck.
Reply:couple of common ideas are bake sales and car washing. Another thing I would try is to sell "singing telegrams". You could be paid to perform at someone elses house for a few minutes. Maybe charge like 20 dollars for 5-10 minutes of performing a few songs in the dorm halls or at peoples houses.





Or maybe come out with a cool t-shirt to buy in bulk and sell. I would get local businesses to "buy space" on the back of your t-shirts (Pizzerias, bars, etc) to print on rhe back of the t-shirts, use that money to buy t-shirts in bulk and create a cool design and sell them. (As a college student, you can never have enough t-shirts) I have included a website to give you pricing ideas. I think you could make a lot of money doing this. Take care and good luck.
Reply:My candle company does fundraising and you make 6 dollars from every candle sold. We dropship so that is not a problem.


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for more information. With the holidays coming this is an excellent opportunity for you to make the money you need.
Reply:Mary Kay. Find a consultant in your area on www.marykay.com using the consultant locator. I have done several fundraisers the satin hands sell really well especially before the holidays
Reply:How many people in the band? Divide the amount it would cost for all of you to go by the number of people, subtract what you already have, and then ask your parents to donate to the cause ... after all it is your family who wants you to succeed isn't it. The only other thing I can think of is everyone going out and looking for a part time job for three weeks. And use those funds to cover the costs of the trip for everyone. Also, go to every frat and sorority house on campus and ask if you can collect all of their plastic water bottles and aluminum cans; and then show up each day to do that; leaving a trash can for them to deposit them in. Then recycle them at the nearest recycle center.





goodl luck.
Reply:bad idea - the casino and race track


Krispy Kremes was a fundraiser goldmine several years ago - but that before Krispy kreme opened in Erie and you can get them at almost any Country Fair.





Pizza Hut has fund raiser ideas --


ERIE County really loves their pizza





I don't know if Country Fair still do fundraisers on their subs





Check with the Erie Times - every sunday at Walmart by the airport has different fundraisers sell the Sunday times for $1.00 (don't know how far in advance or if the other walmart locations are available (not sure what % of sales is given to the fundraiser group)





But with the short time you have - ask your local Giant Eagle and/or Walmart if you can stand outside asking for donation





doing a mini concert for donations - show people how good you are - giant eagle - Walmart-Millcreek Mall - place with lots of customers - while the concert is going on - others will have canisters for donations





maybe a chinese auction- ask various stores - resturants for donations - make up a flier detailing day date and time of your competition so they know what you are doing- walamrt, giant Eagle, Kmart, Perkins, Bob Evans - Jrs last Laugh Comedy club, sub ways, country fair - not sure about Splash Lagoon - couldn't hurt to ask
Reply:Besides the band members asking people to donate (you can also give donation forms to your parents, friends, and other family members) and help fund the trip, you can have car washes and bake sales. But before going ahead with this, find out from your school (particularly the SGA) what funraising activities are allowed on school grounds. If the band is really great, you can come up with a presentation of the band's achievements over the years and the kind of reputation your school's band has in the community, ie. being well-known and performing in major events, etc.
Reply:Having a raffle would be quick and if you pick the right prizes, you'd make more than enough to go to competition. Choose prizes that people really want like iPods, digital picture frames, even gift cards to electronics stores. Don't over price or under price your raffle tickets. Have each band member responsible for selling a certain amount of tickets. Set up a table at football games, dances, etc. to sell more tickets. You might make more than just what you need to go to competition!


Check here for raffle ideas:


http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/raffles.ht...





Good Luck!
Reply:If you have your principles permission you could sell raffle tickets. It may be illegal to sell for the school without permission. you can also cantact a company that specializes in fundraisers like: www.easy-fundraising-ideas.com. The can send you a free catalog.