5 Fundraising Ideas for College Students

We do A LOT of fundraisers and thought we'd make a list of the best ones for college students. Here's a list of some of our most successful fundraisers. 

1. Bake Sale: An oldy but a goody, you can reach out to staff, students, and your entire student body to make a good amount of money. It is all about strategic placement and marketing so we suggest bringing your baked goods to staff and faculty, then reserving a table at a popular hang-out spot on campus to reach students.
2. Partner with a Local Business: Reach out to a local business that has a great relationship with your college/university and where a lot of the campus community hangs out to support your cause. Ask if they can sponsor you during a time when they're busy (i.e. breakfast hours at a coffee shop) or make an "item of the month" where a part of the proceeds brought in from the selling of that item goes to you (i.e. money brought in from strawberry waffles sold in the month of march goes to your cause).
3. -Thons: Always a blast, these events ask people to see how long they can do an activity. They work great for college students schedules because of their flexible hours and varying time requirement. Some examples include a "yoga-thon," "baseball-thon," "zumba-thon" and more!
4. Car Wash: We have had a lot of success in the past with car washes. On a nice fall or spring day, just when the weather is getting gross, faculty and staff will really appreciate the opportunity to have their car cleaned and the money going to a good cause!
5. Personal Sponsorship: Reach out to friends and family members asking for a personal sponsorship for your cause. Just a $5 or $10 donation can go a long way towards making your trip or service commitment a reality.

Don't be afraid to get creative. Any game, fun activity, or talent that you have can be tied into raising money for a great cause!