20 Easy Fundraising Tips for Colleges and Organizations

OMG! You're the one in charge of the fundraising this year? Not to worry! We've got some tips that will help you and your college organization coordinate, communicate, and DOMINATE the fundraising scene this year! Check out these tips below, so you can make this look easy.

1. Have a Fundraiser Within a Fundraiser!
You're hosting a Battle of the Bands? Sell coffee or doughnuts to a captive audience! Organizing a rummage sale? Raffle off the coolest item that was donated, or have a 50/50 raffle (you collect $100 and raffle off $50).

2. Communicate
Good communication makes you look like a pro, and SignUpGenius makes it easy! When a volunteer signs up, the site sends automatic email or text reminder. You can also notify your group of changes quickly.

3. Choose a THEME
Select a theme for the event and go with it. It's WAY more fun to brag about going to a luau. SignUpGenius has different backgrounds and even allows you to insert logos or pictures to suit your theme. Check out sign up themes here!

4. Join Forces
Team up with another college organization so you have fresh ideas, help, and donors. Plus, it gives your organization a chance to work with other folks.

5. Think Ahead
Look at the calendar and host your event when folks are in the mood to shell out the money. Pick the last full weekend before summer vacation and have a ! Select a popular football game and host a tailgating party. Valentine's Day is coming up? Use SignUpGenius to sell Sing-a-Grams or Candy-Grams.