Hey everyone! My high school is hosting this nonprofit event for cancer research very soon, which it does every year. And I’m trying to raise as much as possible in the next month!
Cancer has taken two of my grandparents and many, many more people that I know, so the cause is very close to home. And even just knowing how many people it impacts is heartbreaking.
Last year I went around door to door and asked everyone I knew, but that only did so much (altho I am still grateful that I received so many donations).
I’ve researched online, but they say to do things that I just can’t — like hosting galas or other stuff.
My plan as of now is to go door to door asking for money, and maybe doing a bake sale and used book sale? But I honestly don’t know what I’m doing. Like, do I just do the sale(s) in my driveway?? But I kinda want to do more?? I’ve heard of things with businesses, but do they actually work and what do they even do?
So, essentially, does anyone have any student-friendly ideas for fundraising strategies, community partnerships, local business involvement, creative events, or anything else? Like, any ideas that I can use to raise money that are feasible?
FYI, I’m OK with spending lots of time on this or meeting new people / organizations, but I’m not willing to spend too much money as I don’t have much to begin with (due to me being a student). I also live in a decently big city.
Thanks for your time :D