| Copyright (c) 2010 AIM Fundraising | | | | also invite local chefs there to prepare goodies for |
| For more than a few years there has been an | | | | customers to taste. They can garnish the goodies in |
| increasing need for Cheerleading Fundraising. Choosing | | | | the school color. |
| the most beneficial Cheerleading Fundraising program | | | | Besides the silent auction mentioned, there are a lots |
| isn't always easy. It's imperative to be sure that the | | | | of ways to increase profits. You can sell raffle tickets |
| fundraiser you choose will be successful for your | | | | to all attendees or include them as part of an |
| area. There are things to consider when choosing a | | | | admission fee. Even $1 a head can in truth add up. |
| fundraiser including cost and potential profit. A bake | | | | Raffle prizes can be goods or services donated by |
| sale is a great choice for cheerleaders to raise much | | | | local businesses, premium baked goods, or even a |
| needed funds. | | | | new 8G iPod. Any event that attracts a large crowd |
| A bake sale is easy to put together and with a little | | | | should always include several ways to raise funds and |
| effort, you can turn yours into a successful event. | | | | your cheerleading fundraising is no exception. Consider |
| The basic idea is that all cheerleaders on the squad | | | | other related items that you can auction off or can |
| bring homemade baked goods that are sold to the | | | | sell at a good mark-up. You don't have to purchase |
| community. There are various ways you can bring | | | | these items or services, you can have them donated. |
| some extra excitement to your event. One way to | | | | Exposure will greatly increase attendance at your |
| do this is by adding a cake walk. This is similar to | | | | cheerleading fundraiser, so be sure to endorse it with |
| musical chairs. The person standing on the winning | | | | posters, flyers, roadside signs and of course word of |
| square when the music stops wins a free cake. You | | | | mouth. If you have a school newsletter be sure to |
| can simply sell cake raffle tickets for $1 each. One | | | | make use of it. |
| benefit to the participant is that you don't have to | | | | With a little effort, your cheer squad will soon have |
| be present to win. You can sell the tickets in | | | | the uniforms and cheer supplies needed to leave a |
| advance. This can be very fun for the people waiting | | | | lasting impression. Nonetheless, the most essential |
| for their raffle ticket number to be drawed. And of | | | | thing to consider is that no mater what fundraiser |
| course, while they are waiting, you can have silent | | | | you pick be certain to keep your group motivated |
| auction bids on other mouth-watering baked goods, | | | | and remember to have Fun! |
| gift certificates, and other donated items. You could | | | | |