Fund-raising Ideas for Kids

Your child wants to participate in a pageant, take TaeKwonDo , or play neighborhood softball, and they expect you to fork over the cash for it. As much as you want to see your kid happy, perhaps if he paid for the activities himself, he would appreciate it more if. But how will he pay for it? With fundraisers! Here are some ideas to help your child raise money to pay the fees for their favorite activities.

Recycling ink and cell phones fund-raising ideas for kids: This is a great fundraiser for kids, because they are not asking anyone for money or to buy anything they don't want. They are essentially asking for people's garbage. All you have to do is choose from one of the many recycling fund-raising companies online, preferably one that takes cell phone and ink cartridges, and then create a some small garbage bins or boxes that can sit next to an office garbage can so people can discard your requested items in them. Take them to people you know with businesses as they dispose of more items, and also send out periodic emails requesting these regularly discarded items. When you collect a decent amount, send them in to the company and you will receive a check for your hard work.

Coupon Book fund-raising ideas for kids: There are several types of coupon book fundraiser that can be used. There's the popular Entertainment coupon book fundraiser that sports teams tend to use every year, but the value of the books will depend on where you live and what coupons are in your edition. If there are grocery coupons in the Entertainment coupon book, then people will see the value in paying $25.00 per book, otherwise it will be a toss-up. Another option is to go to popular mom-and-pop type restaurants in your area and ask them if you can sell coupons on their behalf. For instance, they may approve a special coupon for buy one pizza, get one half price. Then you can sell each coupon for $1.00 to your neighbors, with the restaurants permission, and it is a win-win for everyone.

Magazine Fundraiser fund-raising ideas for kids: A magazine fundraiser can be run online or door to door. Magazine fundraiser companies gives you commission on each magazine sold while offering great discounts to your customers. This is a great fundraiser to do in the fall, as your child can talk people into giving magazine subscriptions for Christmas.

Tupperware Fund-raising fund-raising ideas for kids: Tupperware (and similar) sales consultants are usually happy to help you with fundraisers. The company actually produces a fund-raising catalogue featuring around 100 items, many of which can only be purchased through a fundraiser. They usually give you a stack of catalogs and about 3 weeks to complete your sale order. You will then receive about 40% commission in lieu of the usual Tupperware gifts. Another option is to arrange a fundraiser around a single item in the catalog like a lunch box, soup mug, or ice cream set that you think people may like. Then you can order the item, and have it on hand so people can actually touch and feel it before they order.

Create our own fund-raising ideas for kids: If none of these items appeal to you, consider creating your own fundraiser. Your child can create and sell craft items. If you live in a heavy traffic area, you can do the classic lemon aide stand or sell baked goods. Let the child's abilities lead you in designing this fundraiser. Remember, when looking for fundraisers to use with your child, be careful about using ideas that cost too much. The customer/participant must feel like they are getting a deal or at least their money's worth. Both and an your child should be aware that fund-raising is not easy. It takes consistency, being bold, dealing with people saying no, and working until they get a yes. It can be discouraging at times. It can also be time consuming. In the end, the child will learn more about the value of hard money and hard work. They will also be more dedicated to the activity they are paying for with their hard work.