| Fundraising is a necessary evil for most non-profit | | | | fundraiser has ample funds you can order items like |
| organizations such as churches and small ministries. | | | | t-shirts, mugs and books with your church or |
| With just a little bit of imagination the ways to | | | | non-profit organizations name and information printed |
| fundraise are endless. Ideally you would receive gifts | | | | on the it. Then you can sell these items as part of |
| of sponsorship from your supporters and you would | | | | your fundraiser. You will find that these are great |
| never have to fundraise again. But in the real world | | | | sellers for those people who actively support your |
| fundraising is part of life. | | | | cause and are wonderfully useful to those who are |
| One great way to fundraise is to use the garage sale | | | | just learning about your mission. |
| and flea market model and sell or re-sell items for | | | | One thing to keep in mind when holding a fundraiser |
| your fundraiser. Your first step to a fundraiser is to | | | | is you will need to advertise. This can often be done |
| gather together items to be sold at the fundraiser. | | | | with a very low or no cost expenditure. Local |
| These items can be baked goods such a cookies and | | | | newspapers, radio stations and TV stations will often |
| pies or any type of homemade treat. Other items | | | | times advertise for your fundraiser as part of there |
| can be found at local flea markets and garage sales. | | | | press release program. You can also go with the tried |
| Often times you can pick up items for a great price | | | | and true word of mouth. Tell everyone who is in any |
| and re-sell them for a small profit. Online auction or | | | | way involved in or interested in your non-profit |
| clearing house websites such as eBay and Overstock | | | | organization that you will be having a fundraiser. Then |
| are also great ways to buy quality merchandise to | | | | have them tell one more person. Your fundraiser will |
| sell at your fundraiser. When you are shopping online | | | | surely be full of prospective buyers before you know |
| for bulk items watch for specials on shipping, often | | | | it. |
| you can find no cost shipping or reduced shipping. | | | | If you buy low, sell high and have fun your flea |
| If your initial planning budget for your flea market | | | | market fundraiser is sure to be a success. |