fundraising

Helping You Reach Your Goals

Raising Money For Your Playground

Fundraising is an effective way to reach your budget goals for a playground or recreational project. There are many different ways to put together a fundraiser.

When planning a fundraiser, it is important to keep in mind that everyone’s goal, budget, and community are different—what works for one community might not work for yours and vice versa. We suggest holding community meetings and discussing all potential fundraising options. We’ve put together some ideas and key points to address when setting up your fundraiser.

Fundraiser Ideas


Gala

Car Wash

Yard Sales

Auctions

Bingo

Crowdfunding

Coupon Books

Gift Baskets

Raffles

News Letter

Marathon

Phone-A-Thon

Walk-A-Thon

Food Sale / Contenst

Fashion Show

Music Performance

Art Exhibit

Play / Musical

Talent Show

Sports Events

Community Events

Sponsorship

Donations

Magazine Subscriptions

Bake Sale

Setting up a Fundraiser


When setting up your fundraiser, there are four key aspects to ensure it is successful:

GOALS

Set clear goals at the beginning of your fundraising adventure. Talk with members of your community and discuss what you all would want out of the fundraiser.

BUDGET


Your budget will be one of the most important aspects of your fundraiser. Choose a budget that can be replaced by funds from the fundraiser without losing out on your goal.

FUNDRAISER TYPE


Choosing a fundraiser should not be based on one person. Your committee of volunteers and community should have an input. Keep in mind that some goals may require more extensive fundraisers.

CONNECTIONS


Making connections with people in and around your community is fundamental when implementing a fundraiser as these are the people who will be participating. Reach out to community members in person, through social media, and letters.

Key Players


When implementing a fundraiser, there should be key players who help lead and manage the event or activity, regardless of your goals and committee size.

LEADER

This person should be in charge of managing the committee, decision making, budgeting, and mediating.

TREASURER

This person should advise the committee on budgets and finances, and ensure the money that’s collected is used responsibly.

MARKETER

This person should be friendly and creative—they will get the information to the community and grow engagement.

MANAGER

This person should manage the fundraising event. They will be in charge of making sure every person and thing has its place.

Resources

If you need some help establishing your fundraiser or are looking for other options for funds,

we have provided a list of resources for ideas, funding, grants, and recycling:

RESOURCES & GRANTS

Fundraising Ideas & Products Center
Fundraising products, fundraising companies, DIY ideas, and fundraising news

Gofundme – Crowd Funding for Everyone!
Crowd Funding website

MyEvent, Fundraising made easy
Crowd Funding website
877.769.3836

BluePrint For Play Planning Guide
Blueprint for Play
800.727.1907

Grants for School Playgrounds
Grants for School Playgrounds
800.858.0519

Learn more about grants here.

RECYCLING OPTIONS

Eco-Cell
Cell phone recycling program
888.326.3357

Empties 4 Cash
Inkjet cartridge recycling
800.456.4320

Phoneraiser
Cell phone and inkjet cartridge recycling
800.873.8908

Funding Factory
Cell phone and inkjet cartridges recycling
888.883.8237

Kartridges for Kidz
Inkjet cartridge recycling
866.543.9465

*Check your state’s policies on bottle/can recycling.

Follow Up

From volunteers, to hosts, to donors, always follow up and thank everyone involved in your fundraising event.