RELEASE THE FLAMINGO’S FUNDRAISER

Release the Flamingos! This is a very exciting fundraiser that I stole from Lindsay Smith, a former student in our ministry. She led this successfully for several years; YES, my house was flocked! OBJECT: Move flamingos from house to house with a $20 (can change amount) donation from each house.  FLAMINGOS: This can be purchased at Orientaltrading.com or Dollartree.com and takesContinueContinue reading “RELEASE THE FLAMINGO’S FUNDRAISER”

DINNER & AUCTION

One of my favorite fundraisers was our annual “DINNER & AUCTION.” Of course, the chief element of any successful youth event is FOOD. Serve a basic meal for free to entice everyone in your church to stay for your fundraising event. Your goal with food is to get them there, not to make a profit;ContinueContinue reading “DINNER & AUCTION”

BEST. FUNDRAISER. EVER. BALLOONS FOR MOM

BALLOONS FOR MOM – MOTHER OF THE YEAR CONTEST Every one wants their mother/wife to be the best and to be recognized as the best. So, give them the stage to let this happen. Have a “Mother of the Year” contest. The way this is done is to just have a vote. Anyone can placeContinueContinue reading “BEST. FUNDRAISER. EVER. BALLOONS FOR MOM”

SHOE SIZE OFFERING

I recently learned a great fundraiser from Rev. John R. Bailey, District Sunday School Director of Illinois. You announce to your church that on a particular date you will be taking up a shoe size offering. On the purposed date of the offering, everyone in the church will give an offering the size of their shoes. EXAMPLE: IfContinueContinue reading “SHOE SIZE OFFERING”

DUCT TAPE FUNDRAISER

Duct tape the youth pastor to the wall! This is a very exciting and easy fundraiser. It can be done in conjunction with another event, such as a lock-in or outreach effort. HOW IT WORKS: Buy duct tape and sell three-foot strips for $1 apiece. The youth pastor will need to stand on a chairContinueContinue reading “DUCT TAPE FUNDRAISER”