Tired of those boring car washes as a way to raise money for your Cheerleading squad? Try some new and innovative ways to bring in that cash you never seem to have enough of.
Here are some ideas:
- Put together a cookbook. Gather recipes from students, parents, and teachers. Display and sell the cookbooks at games.
- Hold a clinic for elementary students. Charge a set amount per child. Teach them some cheers and let them perform at one of your games. (Submitted by: Kaitlin)
- Hold a 50/50 raffle. Sell tickets. The prize is 50% of the money you collect, your squad keeps the rest. (Submitted by: Denise)
- Have a carnival. See if you can set it up in the school gym. Have booths with different games and activities.
- Have a competition between your squad and either the football or basketball players. Sell tickets.
- Hold a rummage sale. Make signs and advertise all over town.
- Ask a local business if the squad can work a day for a portion of the profits or donations. Gas stations, drive-thrus, and fast food places are good for this.
- Sell cheek tattoos of your school mascot or symbol. Do this at all the games.
- Sell school spirit yard signs.
- Approach a local florist about selling flowers for holidays like Valentine's Day. Or have a school sweetheart day, take orders, collect the money and deliver them on a certain day.
- Make a Web site for your squad, then for a donation, put ads on it for local businesses.
Some tips to remember whenever you're asking for donations or money:
- Always mention what the money/donation will be used for and who is collecting it.
- Be polite and don't forget to say "thank you".
- If possible wear your uniform.
- Keep good records.
- Don't make promises you can't keep.
Although fundraising may not be the most pleasant aspect of Cheerleading, it doesn't have to be a chore. Get creative and enjoy your next fundraising project. Share your fundraising ideas here.
This Week's Book Selection
The Cheerleader's Guide to Life
by Cindy Villarreal
From the Publisher: If you're one of the millions of young women who wants to become active in the unrivaled phenomenon of Cheerleading, The Cheerleader's Guide to Life is the book for you!
