An Alternative Fundraising Incentive to a Limo Ride

How students can have just as much fun at school.

For years limo rides have been effective in increasing sales for elementary schools because they push more students to reach higher sales levels.

Not many people can deny that they can motivate students to sell more than they ordinarily would, especially when you incorporate a popular destination, like a pizza or bowling establishment.

However, many feel limo rides have run their course. Many students don't seem as excited anymore, and once you consider the potential liability issues, limos can be impractical. Is there an alternative fundraising incentive that can effectively get students to get out and sell?

An On-Campus Fundraising Incentive

Since today's students are into video games, sponsors now have the option to bring a game truck to their school. Game trucks contain air-conditioned trailers with video game stations that allow students to play their favorite games. Because the game trucks come to the school, students don't have to leave campus. This eases school administrators' minds, but the sponsors are seeing better sales results.

Similarities to the Limo

Earning time inside a game truck works the same way as a limo ride. 2 examples of how schools can offer this incentive are to reward:

• the top 25 sellers
• any student who sells 25 items or more

Game trucks vary in cost depending on the area but typically cost between $300 and $400. Schools have more than returned their investment; however, many fundraising companies offer this to groups as a sign-up incentive to complement their prize program.

How Video Game Trucks Work

Most game trucks can accommodate up to 60 students per hour and offer students about 20 minutes of video game time. Students can team up and play against one another; however, they cannot go online, which most parents prefer. The video games are age-appropriate for elementary school students and are typically rated 'E' for everyone or 'T' for the team. Middle school students will typically prefer more sophisticated video games that are screened for suitable content.

If you're considering incorporating a game truck into your next sale, here are some additional questions you'll want to ask:

• How long have you been in business?
• Do you work with schools?
• Does your quote include mileage?
• How long will you be at our location?
• Do you require background checks for your workers?
• Are you insured?
• Do you require a security deposit?
• What is your cancellation policy?

Fundraising incentive ideas get old with time, so you need to consider new ones when motivating your students to sell. It appears that game trucks are currently what students want. Why not take advantage of this sensation while it's hot?

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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.