Fundraising News From Around the World

Northport, FL: "Ya Ya's for Ta Ta's" team holds spaghetti dinner fundraiser to fight breast cancer; Syracuse, NY: Stylists cut hair to raise funds for family whose home was damaged by fire; Austin, MN: Former railroad workers share stories and history from their years along the tracks to raise funds for historical society; London, UK: Celebrity bowl-a-thon raises funds for campaign to end fistula; Lansing, MI: Students and utility board partner to conserve wildlife through "pennies for peregrines" fundraising drive; Portland, OR: Dogtoberfest features volunteers and radio and television celebrities washing dogs of all sizes to raise money for the emergency veterinary hospital's blood bank; Vista, NC: VFW Post hosts spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help military dependents obtain prescription glasses; Hilton Head, SC: Kayak company hosts river kayaking fundraiser for Red Cross chapter; Cincinnati, OH: Ballpark hosts 350 dogs for SPCA fundraiser; Davison Twp, MI: Booster club sponsors” Bash for Cash” car smash fundraiser; Flint, MI: Soap box derby fundraiser features traditional soap box race cars, plus a few unusual entries like a freezer, a boat and a couch, to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Chattanooga, TN: Residents raise funds to build home for soldier injured in Iraq; Charleston, SC: YWCA Shelter for Homeless Women and Families benefits from Guys Night Out fundraiser; St. George, UT: Telephone company customers contribute funds to support "Santa in September" fundraising campaign for Care and Share facilities; Kansas City, MO: Harley-Davidson’s plant hosts open house fundraiser for muscular dystrophy research; OK: Police officers across Oklahoma spend day on top of Krispy Kreme stores to raise money for Special Olympics; and Zachary, LA: Car club hosts fundraiser supporting Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Skratchers was developed to overcome many of the problems associated with traditional fundraisers, such as cumbersome order-taking and deliveries, consistently less value for the supporter, and the need for more profit. We have worked hard to ensure that Skratchers is superior to other traditional fundraisers and that it beats out all other scratch card programs. A Skratchers fundraiser is hassle-free, and provides high profit, great value, high quality, free shipping, quick delivery, and won’t spoil or melt. Get a free sample and learn more at Skratchers.com or call toll free 888-800-9506.

Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser Of The Month

One shelter group goes to a local discount store to find cute containers they can fill with Dog Treats. One year they really got lucky at "only $1" when they found ceramic containers with paw prints on them. Then they go to a grocery store and buy some natural dog treats and put 10-15 depending on size in zip-lock plastic bags and put them inside the containers. They usually end up with less than $2.00 in each container and sell them for $10. They have lots of teens and pre-teens who are willing to do fundraisers for them, so they have them take about 25 containers and set up in front of different stores or during different community events. If the teens are pretty good at talking to people, they usually end up selling most or all of them, so it's a very easy $150-200 bucks (net), plus it helps to get their name out to more people.  They always give out brochures about their shelter while they are out there so they get more bang for their buck.

Tired of selling the same items year after year? SchoolMate Fundraising has a unique, no-risk fundraising program that is both quick and easy. Earn 50% profit selling cookbooks, scrapbook kits, cards, and more. Only order what you pre-sell. This is the perfect fundraiser for your church, school, or fundraising organization. We also offer a prize incentive program. For a free starter kit, visit our web site at www.schoolmate.com or call us at (800) 516-8339, ext. FIPCHL.

Non-Profit In The Spotlight

Over just a few amazing days, Christmas In October makes hundreds of people in Kansas City smile, brings hope and pride back to communities, and accomplishes things that have gone undone for years. Our objective is to provide needed home repair assistance to homeowners who lack the skills or resources necessary to undertake the repairs themselves.. these homeowners include the elderly, the disabled, and families with children. We are neighbors helping neighbors.. the end result is not just a better home, but a restored faith in community. If this sounds good, we encourage you to sign up to join our team!

BAKE & Co. Fundraising: Ensure fund-raising success with USA-made quality! Exceed your customers’ expectations, avoid disappointments. “Happy” purchasers support you again. Since 1993 we continue to serve non-profit groups in 48 states with popular and unique products shipped mfg. direct --our promise of promptness, freshness, no substitutions. Choose order-taker brochures & services or purchase by the case for direct sale. We imprint many items with your name/logo at no charge. Flower bulbs, “Go-Green” totes, coffee/cocoa, gift bags, cookies, tees, spa items, spirit items, flip flops, cancer/health awareness items and more. Personalized service from the owner. Call 1-800-535-2253. View and print brochure.

Interesting or Fun Facts

The March of The Peabody Ducks in Memphis, Tennessee, has performed 365 days a year for over 76 years in the Lobby of The Peabody Memphis Hotel. Just before 11am each morning, a 50-foot red carpet is laid out, stretching from the hotel elevators to the marble fountain in the lobby. The Peabody Duck Master escorts the ducks from the Royal Duck Palace on the hotel's roof, to an elevator specially reserved for them. With all the pomp and circumstance of a royal event, the five Mallards, one drake and four hens, with their red-and-gold jacketed Duck Master, emerge from their elevator to the music of John Philip Sousa's King Cotton March. They march on the red carpet, then mount three steps into the fountain, where they splash and preen for the day. At 5pm, the procedure reverses and the ducks ceremoniously return to their penthouse palace.
 

  Digilabs offers two unique fundraising programs, fundraising calendars and online fundraising. Fully customized fundraising calendars with your groups images, events and even sponsor information. The online fundraising program is simple to set up, no risk, automatically managed, viral spread. Valuable to users and works year round.

  Fun(d)raising phenomenon with Coiler no-tie shoelaces.  Where can you get 200% to 300% profit, appeal to young and old, and create multiple sales?  20 years raising money for good causes.  See how easy it is to get started by calling 1-800-460-1165, visit our website or email us.  Fun and profitable fundraising!

 Silver Jangles: All sterling silver jewelry charms bracelets dangle & hoop earrings & necklaces. Sports, music, church, cheerleader, dance, patriotic and animal themes. No calories! You keep 50% of sales. Email us your mailing address or call 1-866-745-5264. We will mail a free information packet.

  Christmas Forest Wreaths - Serving you since 1976, we are here to help make your fundraising project successful. Choose the Easy Plan to have forest fresh wreaths shipped directly to your customer. Choose the Bulk Plan to order in cases at wholesale prices and earn your group 30-40%.