Can Green Fundraisers Compete?

Why Eco-friendly products can work for school groups.

Green fundraisers may be great for the environment, but historically they haven't yielded the results of other standard brochures like fall shoppers and cookie dough. Yet, many groups are becoming more environmentally aware and health conscience. So they're attempting to offer the same when it comes to fundraising.

Some groups are taking the initiative by offering these types of programs. Others are forced to look for alternatives to popular selling items like candy. This results from pressure on school districts, district self-regulation, or public pressure. Therefore, many schools now have no choice but to offer other options.

High School Fundraisers

High school groups seem to be embracing green fundraisers more than other groups. The reason is that they are more apt to choose a single-item brochure with a specific theme. Plus, high school groups usually prefer brochures that are easier to sell. Students can offer something unique that doesn't compete against other groups. One example of an environmentally green program that has caught on with smaller groups that some communities have embraced is flower bulbs. Property owners desire curb appeal, and nothing provides that like flowers and plants, thus making this fundraiser extremely practical.

Non-Food Fundraising Alternatives

Smaller groups like sports teams and cheerleader groups have also embraced non-food alternatives.

It appears that the smaller high school groups have embraced green fundraisers more than others. However, are they choosing these programs out of choice or because they have to?

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Author Bio

Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999. He’s helped administrators, teachers, and outside support entities such as PTAs and PTOs raise millions of dollars. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.