Great Fundraising Ideas for Youth Groups Book

This original book contains over 150 creative ways your youth group can raise money.

Every youth group needs to raise money — but too often, you feel stuck with the same old ideas: car washes, spaghetti suppers, and candy bar sales. Now your days of fundraising drudgery are over! Here, for the first time, is a collection of over 150 creative ways to raise money for your youth group activities, mission trips, and charity projects. If you struggle with a limited budget, these proven ideas will help you raise the cash you need — fast! You'll find: - six quick and easy ways to make at least $1, 000 - money-making social events - ecologically sound fundraisers - creative auctions, pledge-a-thons, and publishing projects — In addition, you'll find tips for developing a fundraising philosophy — crucial to getting the backing of your church and supporters. You'll find out how to promote your fundraisers. And finally, you'll learn how to thank your supporters in ways that make them feel needed and appreciated. With the help of Great Fundraising Ideas for Youth Groups, not only will your youth group raise money they need, but they'll have fun doing it!

Author Biography: David Lynn has more than two decades of youth ministry and counseling experience and is author of four TalkSheets books and Great Fundraising Ideas for Youth Groups. He's creator of Building Up Your Ministry and conducts leadership-training workshops. David lives in Tucson, Arizona.;Kathy Lynn co-authored Zingers and More Zingers. She and her husband David have two children and live in Tucson, AZ.