5 Easy, Fun, and Low-Budget Fundraising Ideas
Are you looking for an exciting way to raise money for your school without a large upfront investment? From creative in-school initiatives to partnerships with local businesses, there are plenty of ways to reach your fundraising goals without straining the budget!
Here are five low-budget fundraising ideas that will energize your campaigns and support your school in meaningful ways.
Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets are a classic low-budget fundraising idea! First, you’ll need to decide what you’ll give away as prizes. Then, buy a roll of raffle tickets. Participants can buy as many tickets as they wish for a chance to win! Raffles are particularly exciting because they offer the thrill of potentially winning something plus the satisfaction of supporting a great cause.
You can entice people to buy more tickets by offering a discount for multiple entries, such as $1 for one ticket or $5 for seven tickets.
School Spirit Merchandise
School spirit apparel, accessories, and novelty items foster pride and unity among students and staff – and a profitable low-budget fundraising opportunity! You can sell these items at school events, through online platforms, or via order forms that you send home with students.
Whether it’s t-shirts featuring your mascot, water bottles with your school logo, or car decals displaying words of school pride, the versatility of school spirit items makes them a great fundraising strategy for schools of all sizes.
Concession Stands
Concession stands at school events are the perfect way to satisfy attendees’ hunger, quench their thirst, and raise money for school initiatives. Stock up on snack-sized bags of chips, candy bars, water bottles, sports drinks, and other tasty treats. If you have access to heat lamps, you might even be able to sell some pizza and soft pretzels!
Beyond fundraising, concession stands are also a great way to get parents and older students involved in school activities. In the weeks leading up to each event, let them know you’re looking for volunteers to operate the stand!
Talent Show
Hosting a student/staff talent show turns your school into a showcase of creativity. This is one of the best low-budget fundraising ideas because it’s practically free! You can use your school’s stage, auditorium, gym, or even take things to the lawn for an outdoor event. Your school can raise money through ticket sales and maximize potential proceeds with a concession stand AND raffle halfway through the show!
Brochure Fundraising
Brochure fundraising is an easy and convenient way to raise funds without the hassle of organizing events. These catalogs are filled with irresistible items like candy, kitchen gadgets, seasonal items, home decor, and toys! Students can take orders from family and friends, with a portion of the total sales going toward school initiatives.
If this sounds like something you’d like to try for your school, you can get started today with Gifts N Things! Once you select your dates, brochures, prizes, and incentives, we’ll send your brochure packets to the school. Our in-person or virtual kickoff party will explain everything and get students excited to start selling!
Check out our brochure fundraising options to raise money for your next school project!
