The concept is to have
the church "invest" in the spiritual future of the youth group.
First, present a video commercial for the event you are
fundraising for to the church on a Sunday morning. Then, explain that
your group is "incorporating" under the laws of Heaven. Offer
one share of stock for $5.00/share/per month for the next six
months. Have the ushers pass out stock option slips so people
can sign up for their commitment. Include the name, address,
phone number and a place to write number of shares and dollar
amount.
When you get the commitments,
prepare stock certificates—certifying how many shares the person
bought. Make them just like the ones used for real corporations. Mail
them out to each person with an introduction letter, payment
statements and mailing envelopes for three months. You can do a second
mailing for the last three months to serve as a reminder.
Then, after the
fundraising event you are raising money for,
hold a share holders dinner. Cook, serve and present to your share
holders the benefits of their investment. (Be sure to include the cost
of the dinner into what you need to earn.)
Source:
Gospelcom.net
(Muskegon, Michigan)
We have included a number of do-it-yourself fundraising ideas in this
section such as
Stock In Youth 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 at .
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