Schools and Non-Profits: Signing on to Green Fundraisers

The 'green movement' has been going on for quite some time now as we become more scientifically aware of the environment and how our daily lives impact the earth and our health. But, who would have thought that this movement would attract fundraising efforts?

This is a really great aspect of new fundraising because green fundraising can be a great way to get children in schools educated on environmental causes and they can provide non-profit organizations a way to show their supporters a valued cause for fundraising. In addition, these are unique fundraising ideas that go away from the usual candy or magazine fundraisers.

Many companies are really taking a stand on green fundraising and providing incentives to organizations for their sales, including free tree seedlings and other great eco-friendly prizes to kids who sell their green products. These fundraisers are perfect for schools during Earth Day or other times throughout the year where the environment is an educational movement.

Companies providing eco-friendly fundraising products will give your organization up to 45% profit on all items sold and some of these products are very popular and include soy candles, eco-friendly cleaners, natural soaps, energy safe light bulbs, tree seedlings, and organic food and flower bulbs.

The school my children go to, with only 40 students in a rural community, sold over $1600 worth of products from an Eco-friendly catalog before the holidays last year, earning the school $800 in net profits. This money went to our PTA and music programs.

If you're looking for a great way to earn extra profits for your school, church, PTA group, or sports team, green fundraisers can be unique fundraising ideas that get the attention of your community!

Here are the top green fundraising ideas for the year

Each of these green fundraising ideas will help your organization provide a creative fundraising program while gaining support from a broader range of supporters. If you know your supporters still like the traditional candy bar or magazine fundraiser, find out if your fundraising company will combine two different fundraisers to maximize your profits. There is always a way to make everyone happy when it comes to fundraising.

Whatever the case, green fundraising is here to stay and I'm sure more ideas will come along. Check back here often for more ideas every week!

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