Fundraising
Idea Workbook
Based On
Fundraisers
Directory Of Ideas
Barter Publishing
Published by Barter Publishing
Denver, Colorado
Copyright 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009
All rights reserved.
ISBN 0-911617-31-0
Excerpts from:
Considering A Creative Advertising Agency- Possibilities For A Creative Advertising Agency, ISBN 0-910811-61-x
Coursesmith- Gift Basket Ideas Workshop
Catering Businesses-250 Ways To Be In The Catering Business, ISBN 1-890928-43-7
and others
Table Of Contents
Imprinting As A Fundraising Project, 5
Imprinting Research Form, 9
25 Ornamental Ways To Advertise Your Non Profit Organization And Make Money, 12
25 Ornamental Ways To Advertise Your Non Profit Organization…Form, 15
Catering Businesses For Fundraising, 19
Catering Businesses Licensing Research Form, 21
Wholesale Outlet Research For Balloons Form, 29
Manufacturer’s Directory For Product Research, 37
Recipe Greetings For Fundraising, 55
Recycling Find, Seek And Sell Workshop, 58
Manufacturer’s Directory For Decoration Products Research, 51
Sandwiches As Fundraisers- Recipes,74
T-Shirts- 35 Ways To Fundraise With T-Shirts, 81
Gift Basket Ideas For Fundraisers, 86
Manufacturer’s Directories For Gift Basket Product Research Form, 101
Introduction
The ideas and possibilities presented in Fundraiser’s Directory Of Ideas And Possibilities With Food Gifts Recycling And More is but a small morsel of the thousands of creative ways to raise funds for your organization.
Greeting card lines presented here are to help spark ideas for you to create your own greeting card lines. If you desire to use them as they are presented please print on the cards the source of the greeting lines.
Fundraising Idea Workbook based on Fundraisers Directory Of Ideas includes research and other forms to make notes and get started.
Good Luck
Imprinting As A Fundraising Product- Items To Imprint
Raincoats
Packaging tape
Back packs
Coloring books
Boxers
Trash Cans
Journals
Handbags
Umbrella
Gift boxes
Plastic bags
Draperies
Purses
Shelving paper
Large sea shells
Fabric pieces
Posters
Garden gloves
Pillow cases
Towels
Hand towels
Scarves
Shower curtains
Bedding
Sewing kits
Ceramic pieces
Measuring tapes
Trays
Cookbook covers
Totes for farmers markets
Totes for holiday markets
Product brands with packaging
Caps
Pens
T-shirts
Rulers
Cups
Plates
Paper bags
Calendars
Stick note pads
Book covers
Book marks
Labels
Book jackets
Pencils
Puzzles
Clothing labels
Scarves
Boxes
Napkins, cloth
Napkins, paper
Sweat shirts
Greeting cards
Menus
Specialty papers
Banners
Vases
Fabric
Games
Toys
Post Cards
Fans
Cardboard
Garment bags
Lawn bags
Tile
…..Many other possibilities
Imprinting Research Form # _______
Using the internet how many companies can be found that offer imprinting services.
(Instructions: Using search engines such as www.google.com, www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com, www.mama.com and others)
Website found:
Notes: (What do they imprint? Do they have a catalog?..)
Website found:
Notes: (What do they imprint? Do they have a catalog?…)
Imprinting Research Form # _______
Using the internet how many companies can be found that offer imprinting services.
(Instructions: Using search engines such as www.google.com, www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com, www.mama.com and others)
Website found:
Notes: (What do they imprint? Do they have a catalog?..)
Website found:
Notes: (What do they imprint? Do they have a catalog?…)
Imprinting Research Form # _______
Using the internet how many companies can be found that offer imprinting services.
(Instructions: Using search engines such as www.google.com, www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com, www.mama.com and others)
Website found:
Notes: (What do they imprint? Do they have a catalog?..)
Website found:
Notes: (What do they imprint? Do they have a catalog?…)
Imprinting Research Form # _______
Using the internet how many companies can be found that offer imprinting services.
(Instructions: Using search engines such as www.google.com, www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com, www.mama.com and others)
Website found:
Notes: (What do they imprint? Do they have a catalog?..)
Website found:
Notes: (What do they imprint? Do they have a catalog?…)
25 Ornamental Ways To Advertise Your Non Profit Organization And Make Money
Imprinted ornaments with company logos made into square, round or triangular shaped ornaments.
Imprinted ornaments with company brands and products.
Packaging design made into ornaments.
Packaging made into miniature ornaments that are also key chains.
Small ads made into ornaments and key chains.
Discount cards that can be put on a tree.
Small greeting cards with the company brand or brands made into ornamental key chains.
Corporate or company history statements made into ornaments or key chains.
Engraved watch face key chains.
Large rings that show company brand names.
Miniature dolls with imprinted branded clothing.
Miniature stuffed toys with imprinted branded clothing.
Branded prepaid phone cards with 10 minutes that can be recharged.
Miniature flags.
Miniature magnets.
Miniature product packaging.
For schools, colleges and universities sell diplomas for graduates as small square ornaments.
Hospital gift shops: “ It’s a boy”, “It’s a girl” or “It’s a baby” ornaments.
Tea bags with gold or silver outer wrappers imprinted.
Miniature book covers.
Miniature newspaper from pages on a key chain.
Earrings with brands and logos.
Small miniature product samples such as lotions, perfumes, shampoos, face powder.
Proof of purchases made into ornaments.
Poetry about the brand or company made into ornaments.
Ornamental Ways To Advertise Form #_______
Where can these items be found?
Internet research
Instructions:
Using search engines such as www.mama.com, www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com and www.google.com search for ornament companies, imprinting companies and others for ornaments.
Website found:
Notes
Website found:
Notes
Ornamental Ways To Advertise Form #_______
Where can these items be found?
Internet research
Instructions:
Using search engines such as www.mama.com, www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com and www.google.com search for ornament companies, imprinting companies and others for ornaments.
Website found:
Notes
Website found:
Notes
Ornamental Ways To Advertise Form #_______
Where can these items be found?
Internet research
Instructions:
Using search engines such as www.mama.com, www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com and www.google.com search for ornament companies, imprinting companies and others for ornaments.
Website found:
Notes
Website found:
Notes
Ornamental Ways To Advertise Form #_______
Where can these items be found?
Internet research
Instructions:
Using search engines such as www.mama.com, www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com and www.google.com search for ornament companies, imprinting companies and others for ornaments.
Website found:
Notes
Website found:
Notes
Catering Businesses For Fundraisers
Table Of Contents
Balloons
Sandwiches
Newspapers and donuts, coffee
Table settings and decorations
Christmas trees
Catering trucks
Candles and centerpieces
Burritos
Holiday meals, frozen
Soups
Pies
Barbeque
Cakes
Family meals- frozen
Weddings
Jellies and jams
Decorations
Bottle water
Breads
Gift baskets
Samples
Other catering services
Catering Business Licensing Research Form
#__________
What licensing is needed to start a catering business?
What are the local regulations?
What office at the local city and/our county government can be contacted? (Using the telephone directory)
Internet Research:
Using a search engine (msn.com, yahoo.com, google.com, mama.com) input the words:
Licensing for a food business for the city of (your local city)
Website found:
Notes: (Local telephone number, fees…)
Licensing for a food business for the county of (your local county)
Website found:
Notes: (Local telephone number, fees….)
Catering Business Licensing Research Form
#__________
What licensing is needed to start a catering business?
What are the local regulations?
What office at the local city and/our county government can be contacted? (Using the telephone directory)
Internet Research:
Using a search engine (msn.com, yahoo.com, google.com, mama.com) input the words:
Licensing for a food business for the city of (your local city)
Website found:
Notes: (Local telephone number, fees…)
Licensing for a food business for the county of (your local county)
Website found:
Notes: (Local telephone number, fees….)
Catering Business Licensing Research Form
#__________
What licensing is needed to start a catering business?
What are the local regulations?
What office at the local city and/our county government can be contacted? (Using the telephone directory)
Internet Research:
Using a search engine (msn.com, yahoo.com, google.com, mama.com) input the words:
Licensing for a food business for the city of (your local city)
Website found:
Notes: (Local telephone number, fees…)
Licensing for a food business for the county of (your local county)
Website found:
Notes: (Local telephone number, fees….)
Balloons
Cater balloons to:
Parties
Weddings
Grand opening celebrations
Annual events
Festivals
Trade shows
Birthday celebrations
Interior designers as a contract
Convention centers
Trade show coordinators
Festival coordinators
Nursing homes
Party coordinators
Food businesses
Hospitals
Small businesses
Corporations
Private clubs
Kids entertainment centers
Museums
Colleges
Schools
Event planners
Food service management companies
Real estate management companies
Grocers
Retail outlets
…. And many other possibilities.
Wholesale Outlet Research For Balloons Form #_________
Where can balloons be purchased for different occasions?
Are there wholesale outlets and/or manufacturers in the area?
Telephone Directory Research
Under the headings of:
( ) Balloons
( ) Party goods
( ) Restaurant supplies
( ) Wholesale
( ) Paper supply
I found the following information:
Name of business
Address
Hours Telephone number
Do they carry an assortment of balloons?
Notes: (What do they carry? Do they have a presence on the internet? What is there website address?)
Wholesale Outlet Research For Balloons Form #_________
Where can balloons be purchased for different occasions?
Are there wholesale outlets and/or manufacturers in the area?
Telephone Directory Research
Under the headings of:
( ) Balloons
( ) Party goods
( ) Restaurant supplies
( ) Wholesale
( ) Paper supply
I found the following information:
Name of business
Address
Hours Telephone number
Do they carry an assortment of balloons?
Notes: (What do they carry? Do they have a presence on the internet? What is there website address?)
Wholesale Outlet Research For Balloons Form #_________
Where can balloons be purchased for different occasions?
Are there wholesale outlets and/or manufacturers in the area?
Telephone Directory Research
Under the headings of:
( ) Balloons
( ) Party goods
( ) Restaurant supplies
( ) Wholesale
( ) Paper supply
I found the following information:
Name of business
Address
Hours Telephone number
Do they carry an assortment of balloons?
Notes: (What do they carry? Do they have a presence on the internet? What is there website address?)
Sandwiches
Cater sandwiches to:
Business offices
Law firms
Litigation management companies
Day care centers
Sports stadium vendors
Sandwich shops
Convenience stores
Convention center vendors
Government offices
Libraries with onsite food shops
Coffee shops
Bookstores with food areas
Booming businesses
Corporate meetings
Art gallery openings
Trade schools
Food service management companies
Theater companies
Airline company food services
Hospital food services
Private clubs
…… and many more possibilities.
Newspapers And Donuts, Coffee ,Bagels Or Tea
Cater to:
Businesses
Entrepreneural office centers