Fundraising is hard! I'm not the kind of person who is comfortable harassing people for money (which is why I'd never make it in sales) and I'm not very creative; so I find it difficult to come up with interesting and effective fundraising ideas.
I will be holding my used book sale in about a week now and I'm getting excited for that. I have had some people donate books so the stack is getting much bigger. I have a couple of friends who will be away for it so they have done some early shopping. I hope a lot of people show up and buy a lot of books!
Other than that, I have some other fundraising ideas, but everything is so much harder to implement here in China than it would be back home. I can't just hold an impromptu car wash or a big bake sale (Chinese people aren't big on sweets). I'm thinking of doing an Canada/Independence Day party but then I need a venue.
Basically, fundraising is exhausting and stressful and I wish I was rich. If anyone has any suggestions on fun or interesting fundraising ideas, please be sure to let me know!
I will be holding my used book sale in about a week now and I'm getting excited for that. I have had some people donate books so the stack is getting much bigger. I have a couple of friends who will be away for it so they have done some early shopping. I hope a lot of people show up and buy a lot of books!
Other than that, I have some other fundraising ideas, but everything is so much harder to implement here in China than it would be back home. I can't just hold an impromptu car wash or a big bake sale (Chinese people aren't big on sweets). I'm thinking of doing an Canada/Independence Day party but then I need a venue.
Basically, fundraising is exhausting and stressful and I wish I was rich. If anyone has any suggestions on fun or interesting fundraising ideas, please be sure to let me know!
Maybe have your Dad throw a fundraiser Pot Luck BBQ..invite all his friends..Family he can set up so everyone can see photo's etc. about what your intentions are...Not all of people our age have the knowledge to read your blog/facebook etc. so most don't even know what is going on. I know he is buzy but he also likes to have people over? (Dar would offer to help of course)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! I was hoping to think of more 'offline' options and he does enjoy having people over. Most people will pay for a good meal going to a good cause. Thanks!
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