Raise money for:

- A mission trip

- Sponsoring a child a 3^rd world country (Ministry of Compassion)

- Trip to Praise Fest

- Raise money for a local food bank

- Purchase equipment for Sunday School or to enhance Youth Ministry

 
(NOTE: In the past I felt that all funding for youth events should come directly from fellowship. However, now I've seen how this can be such a posative learning experience for kids. Fund raising can teach initiative, financial stewarship, team building and many other important lessons of the Christian life.)

Raise money with a Car Wash --  

   Have Fun! (If you want to be successful you have to have fun! If you have lots of water and youth you will have fun.)

- Builds community

- Great connections with church fellowship (Church members will be your number 1 customers.)

- Great PR in the community (Make sure you have some big signs that can’t be missed.)

- Lets members of the congregation know there are financial needs (You will often get donations.)

- TIP: Make the car wash by donation. This really gives a sense of blessing your customers. It will be more profitable that if you charged a set fee.

 

-- Raise money with Bake Sales – Even young kids bake goodies. You might consider teaming up older members of the congregation to assist in preparation.

 

-- Sponsor students to: 

      Run a marathon

      Fast or 24 hr famine

       Help paint the church

 

-- Use youth group members skill to serve the community. Remuneration by donation.

    Prepare a list of young people available to use their gifts. This could also be done as a silent auction.

 

-- Gift wrapping -- The local mall may donate space if the funds go to a good cause.

 

-- Raise money with hot dog sales after church – Our youth group does this. They make tons of money by setting a BBQ just outside the back door of the church on Sunday.

 

-- Professional fund raising companies: Not my first choice but they can be effective. You need plan well and make sure you keep good records.

- Candy bars, chocolate almonds, cookie dough, etc.

- Coupon booklets and scratch cards

- Candle fundraising

 

-- Talent Night Fund Raiser –  Showcase the gifts that your kids have. Sell tickets. Build up your kids self esteen, have fun, and raise money for a good cause!
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