What would be the best way to get donations for a cause I am trying to raise $1000.00 for?
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if you are working for a company, try to check if they can match what you raise. or you can buy a nice gift like ipod, portable dvd, ticket for games then raffle it by selling ticket and draw. or you can bake a cake and sell it at your office. collect gift stuff (make sure it's brand new, with tags) that were kept from x'mas season from your friends, neighbor, family and co-workers to auction or sell as garage sale but explain that it will be donated for a good cause, that will support your action. good luck...
816882
hellow i think your looking for a sponcer you said donor i dont no where you are so i would sudgest you go to a church and ask for the list of the areas youth clubs and contact them there usualy experianced in fundraising and helpfull and a good sorce for materials ask to print leaflets and go to shops and ask to leave collection buckets in as big an aria as possible then send out the leaflets this should be a beginning  iv done fundraising before
869628
Check with your local rental stores.  They may have something suitable available.  Explain your fund raising event, and offer them advertising over the weekend.  You may get a reduced price for the rental, maybe even a freebie!
577421
Try Biomat\n\nThey have 3 or 4 locations throughout Houston. You get $25 the first time (i think) & then $35 every subsequent donation.
1017145
I don't think you'll find much help here, see the responses already, I wish you luck.  I would try to raise the money locally if you can.
90303
Here is a site with information on how to write a good donation letter - follow their tips!  \n\nhttp://www.leadership-tools.com/sample-letter-asking-for-donation.html\n\nthere are some samples for different types of fundraising letters here:\n\nhttp://www.fundraisingknowhow.com/fundraiser-help/sample-fundraising-letters.aspx\n\nfor more examples you can do a internet search for "fundraising letters" or "donation letters" to see if any other interesting sites pop up.\n\nGood luck!
61632
go to the website locksoflove.org.  They have a lot of information on donating and other ways for you to help out!
708733
How about an internet-based fundraising campaign? Go to www.charitablepathways.com for more information.
593443
One of the best ways I've found to raise money is to give a "Free" car wash. You don't charge anyone to wash their car but you do accept donations. These work wonderfully at Wal-Mart. Usually, Wal-Mart will donate the water and the hoses. You will have to supply the workers. Place people at the doors advertising the car wash making sure to state that it is Free but that you do accept donations.\n\nMy church raised several thousand like that for our youth group to go out of state to a youth rally.
566204
Some things I've done with my school are like hosting a Battle of the Bands or hosting your own personal car show. Advertise your cause alot, it's a lot easier for people to pay for something that's for a good cause. Another good idea might be to do crafty things, like make bracelets and beaded keychains? Tye-Dye is always attractive, pretty easy to do, Wal-mart has cheap dye that's FUN. Lol, that's all I got, good luck with your fundraiser.
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http://www.fundraisingdeals.com/fundraising-ideas.aspx\nThis site has a good amount of free fundraising ideas\n\nI also found this site http://www.carwashguys.com/fundraisers/ch5.html \n\nBelow is a sample of what you will find on the site\n\nPICKING DATES AND TIMES \nRAIN DATES \nFINDING VOLUNTEERS \nWASH-A-THONS \nORGANIZING \nAGENDAS FOR MEETINGS \nHOURS OF FUNDRAISER \nWHAT’S IN THE WATER? \nCAR WASH PRODUCTS \nWATER CONSERVATION \nPARENT’S HELP \nTEAMS \nDIVIDE AND CONQUER \nOVERLAP PROBLEMS \nOTHER LOCATIONS \nSET UP \nLAYOUT \nSUPPLIES \nSUPERVISION \nORGANIZING WASHERS \nSIGNAGE \nPUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM \nDONATION CANS \nHOT DOGS \nBAKE SALE \nPANCAKE BREAKFAST \nTRAFFIC FLOWS \nFLYERS \nCASH \nMEDIA \nCOUNTING CARS \nVACUUMING \nLAYOUT \n\nYour layout is ultra important and inevitably determines how many cars you can wash. If you’ve done your marketing correctly, have a good location and sold tickets/pledges, you will have unlimited cars to wash. Now you must wash them efficiently. Remember, the more cars you wash, the more money you will make for your group. Your layout will change from location to location.\n\nSUPPLIES \nThere are certain supplies you will need such as:\n\nSoap \nSponges (2) \nTowels \nBuckets (3) \nGarden Hoses \nWindow Cleaner \nClothesline \nCoffee Can Collection Box \nClip Boards (2) \nWhistle with Strings (2) \nStop Watch \nSqueegees (3) \nChamois (2) \nYour soap buckets should be five gallon buckets. You don’t have to buy them. Go to the local McDonald’s and ask the manager for a pickle bucket. They are green but who cares. They are free. McDonald’s will also give you a giant water dispenser full of fruit punch to borrow for the day of the event if you want. Tell the management in advance that you will need these items. Also ask them for coupons to hand out at your fundraiser. It will help their business and you should return the favor.\n\n\nhttp://www.carwashguys.com/fundraisers/ch5.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundraising
898929
Do you have the ability to get donations from companies.\n\nIf so, see about getting donations from grocery stores, gas cards, bus line/taxi donations, haircuts, clothing from a resale shop, diaper discounts, MacDonalds gift certificates, etc.
315923
There are many government grants published on a regular basis for just this very kind of thing. You need to find someone experienced in searching for them and writing grant proposals to donate their time and efforts to your cause.\n\nIn the meantime, talk to the county you're in about programs they have.  Write letters to large corporations like Wal-Mart and other industries in neighboring areas.  They usually have budgets set aside for community activism.
1015665
Apply for federal and local grants. Ask for donations from local businesses. Ask computer stores if they'd be willing to donate equipment. Good luck! :)
823192
Spaghetti dinners, crab feeds, pancake breakfasts, car washes, catalog sales, candy sales, dances, silent auction, raffle tickets..etc.\n\nYou probably wont be able to raise $5000 each in one event, you will more than likely need to plan to have a series of planned events (dinners/breakfasts) and ongoing events (catalog sales,candy sales,bake sales)
1011732
You should seek sponsorship from an established charity instead of seeking individual donors, at least to start with. Which charity you can approach depends on your location and what education programs you want to implement. Some of the larger, international businesses also have charity grants for stuff like this.