Small Groups Using eBay to Fundraise

While fundraising auctions are nothing new, seeing them done by a small towns may inspire your group to try it. By asking people to clean out their closets or basements instead of giving money you can put a fresh spin on fundraising. Some creative ideas involved using the town's highlights or recreational opportunities. Like auctioning a bicycle tour or a lunch date with a town celebrity. Monies raised often go towards community development programs or local projects such as street repairs. Once succesful these sorts of auctions can easily become...

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Dinner Fundraising Event & Benefit Ideas: Thinking Outside The Box

As school starts another semester the inevitable sound of  "would you like to support my..." is being heard throughout your neighbourhood. The Globe and Mail published an article about the creative new fundraising techniques being used by community groups and high schools who are looking for more non-traditional means of raising money. From pulled pork cook offs to silent auctions featuring service based donations, out-of-the box methods...

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