Fundraising tips:
- Strategically schedule your events to coincide with your deadlines.
- Give yourself plenty of time to plan and prepare.
- Be creative!
- Do your own research.
- You do not want to overwhelm your congregation. Make sure that your fundraisers are spread out over time.
- Select your trips one to two years in advance eliminate any financial fundraising pressure.
- Make sure your students work for their trip. This will build their faith as well as their appreciation.
Individual fundraisers
Car Wash
This is a personal fundraiser that is performed outside of your group. Have this car wash in the comfort of your own neighborhood. Pass out tracts or flyers throughout your community advertising a car wash at your home or club house. Bring some of your fellow missionaries and friends to help you wash. You can set up several of these washes at your friend’s and relative’s communities.
Support Letter
We have enclosed a sample support letter to help you fundraise. This is the most productive and easiest way to raise funds and inform people of what God is doing in your life. It is best to send your letter to family, friends, teachers, doctors and dentists. Be sure to add a self-addressed return envelope with your letter.
Garage Sale
This is a great way to raise funds and to sell your junk! First, collect your items, along with items from family and friends, and start preparing them to sale. You may also want to advertise in your local papers. Once you have made your preparations, start your yard sale in the day and get ready to make surprisingly serious amount of money.
Other ideas:
- Babysitting
- Use your Christmas or birthday money toward the trip.
- Get a J.O.B!
