Raising money can be a controversial topic, as no one wants to ask for money, but extra money is needed to do things like build a new playground for students. It may even become a necessity if there are safety concerns with an older playground. When it is time to fundraise, it may be fun to try something new instead of going door to door to sell items or asking parents to donate. Some creative ways to raise money include the following.
Sell Bricks to Create a Pathway
A brick pathway nearby or around the playground can improve its look, and it can help with funding a new playground, too. It is possible to sell engraved bricks to parents and other supporters. These bricks can be engraved with anything they wish, and when the playground is built and the pathway is installed, their bricks will be used in its creation. They’ll enjoy being able to spot the brick they purchased and the kids will love the new playground.
Create and Sell Tote Bags
Tote bags are used by many for shopping, so they are something that can sell quickly. Canvas tote bags can be purchased in bulk and then painted to create unique bags that everyone will enjoy using. To get the kids involved, let them paint the tote bags and create their own one-of-a-kind designs. They’ll have a lot of fun painting them and people will be willing to donate more because of the adorable designs.
Host an Auction
Auctions tend to bring in a significant amount of funding, but it does depend on what’s being auctioned off and how it’s done. Silent auctions are a great way to raise more money, as they are easy to set up and everyone can enjoy checking out the different options and putting down their own bid. Request donations from local companies or as for parents to donate items to sell at the auction to minimize the cost to run it and maximize the funds raised.
Host a Silent Disco
A silent disco is a party where everyone wears headphones tuned in to the same channel hosted by a DJ. There’s dancing and lots of fun, but it’s much quieter than a concert, so it can be held just about anywhere. Consider hosting a silent disco and charging for tickets to enter. Prizes can be given away, food can be served, and everyone will have a ton of fun dancing while money is raised for the new playground.
Do a Carnival
A carnival can be a great way for the kids to have a lot of fun and to raise money for the playground. It’s possible to bring in money through ticket sales, both to enter the carnival and to do premium activities within the carnival. Minimize the cost to operate by asking for donations for prizes and creating the carnival games instead of purchasing something. Dressing up and having fun with it ensures everyone will have a fantastic time and more money will be raised.
If you’re looking for ways to raise money to purchase a new playground, consider these ideas. There may be something fun that the kids can do or help with to bring in more money and enable the new playground to be purchased and installed.