Yard Sale

These are just a few ideas to get you started

Have your community donate new or gently used items to your sale. List everything as name your price and be sure to talk about your cause to your customers and let them know where the money is being donated. Use personal stories and connections and emphasize the importance of your sale. This is an amazing way to connect with your community and possibly generate higher and more frequent donations.

Embrace your inner entrepreneur and set up a lemonade stand! This is one of the easiest and fun ways to earn money for your cause and get noticed. Have some help or use your secret family recipe and set up a stand in your driveway, at a yard sale or have your family help you set up in a highly visible area. Create Signs, set your Price, stock up on supplies and Advertise (use social media, neighborhood blogs, or even the media if you have a connection) and remember to talk about your cause to ALL of your customers.your service

Have friends and family (as well as you of course!) bake lots and lots of baked treats, be sure to package them if necessary and bundle them to make purchases more attractive. Check your area for local little league games or outdoor events and inquire if you can do a pop-up bake shop at their event. As always have help if needed and make sure to tell all your customers why you are there and where the money will be donated.

Does your school have a dress code with or without uniforms? Are there certain days that you are allowed to dress down for a cause? Use this amazing and easy opportunity to host a Dress Down day for your cause. Have your classmates donate a small amount and in return they receive a pass to dress down from the normal dress code for that day. Ask the school if you can talk to your classmates or entire school about why you are hosting this day and where you will be donating the money. Also get their permission to post in the school newsletters or paper, and their social media about the event.

This is a perfect opportunity to work with your local public officials, such as your mayor or city council. Ask them to dedicate a day to your cause, inquire about a public proclamation and speak to your local media about covering the event. Small businesses and even your local PD and FD may get involved as well.

Organize a Rally For your Cause, ask your School, State Capitol, Local Stores, or Community to Peacefully gather. Speak openly about your passion, get others involved. Uniting with your community is a great way to spread your message.

Fundraising Ideas

Lemonade Stand

Bake Sale

Dress Down Day

Flag Raising

Organize a Rally

Letter Writing Campaign

Personal handwritten letters are one of the most impactful things you can do that carries little upfront cost aside from time and postage. Take a few minutes and write a letter to your local, state, and federal representatives, we have provided a Template for you to use as a guideline. Encourage your teammates, classmates, family and friends to do the same and then send them off. Be sure to ask for a reply or reach out later and ask about your letter. You will be amazed at the power of your voice and what it can accomplish.

Template 1 - This is a basic letter for anyone to use, it can be edited to your liking.

Template 2 - This is more focused on a family member or friend of a child battling cancer and can also be edited as you see fit.

Template 3 - This is a Guideline for Grade Level Specific Writing Activity to do as a class (for Teachers)

Use this link to Find Your Representatives

Advocacy Days at School

Organizing an Advocacy Week at your school can be one of the most impactful ways to bring awareness to this cause or any cause close your heart. Awareness is about gaining attention and drawing people in to learn more and ultimately how to help. We have provided a guide to get you started, and remember, this is just a blueprint, make it your own.

Blueprint for Success