Prom Boutique Fundraiser

With all the expense that goes into a prom, few schools think about generating funds in any way except ticket sales. However with a little planning an organization can generate extra funds by collecting donated evening gowns prior to the event and sponsoring a prom boutique. Many students may have limited income and purchasing a dress that’s only been used once for a reduced price will help them and produce money for your group or cause. The San Ramon Valley High School Drill in Danville, California, offered dozens of donated prom dresses and evening gowns on sale at bargain-basement prices. While clothing stores charge anywhere from $100 to $500 for prom dresses, boutique shoppers did not have to pay more than $50, with some garments priced as low as $20.

The event was advertised at high schools in and outside the Valley. If your group can generate enough dress donations, you could consider a consignment boutique by asking contributors to showcase their gowns with the group earning a percentage of the sale. The Long Island Volunteer Center holds such an event annually to assist girls from families on Long Island that can’t absorb the expense of a new gown for a prom, sweet- sixteen birthday party or graduation event.

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We have included a number of do-it-yourself fundraising ideas in this section that offer a break from traditional product sales.  They were developed by groups just like yours in an attempt have a little fun with their fundraiser. Some of them are tried and true while others show a lot of creativity … and even wackiness in some cases.  All of them are obviously not appropriate for every group, but sometimes, with only a little modification, your might find some fund raising ideas that are perfect for your group. If you have an idea for a do-it-yourself fund raiser you are willing to share with others, please send it to us via email. Include anything and everything you would want to know if you were hearing the idea for the first time.