St. Patrick's Day Fundraising Ideas

St. Patrick's Day Fundraising Ideas

Every month there is a significant date or two around which you can create fundraising events. Usually federal holidays don't work so well, since people tend to have plans. But for St. Patrick's Day, March 17, the possibilities are endless. If you and your group get organized quickly, you can take advantage of his opportunity and raise money.

Idea No. 1: Making Green Foods and Beverages

If you want a community event that will invite donations, set up an event where people can make various green products. Every year we see green cakes, green bagels, even green soda. All of these are easy to make from the comfort of your own home -- or, in this case, the comfort of a VFW hall or other large venue.

Using members to spread the word, you can build up for this event and have people add green dye to their favorite foods. You'll need to get supplies, so a donation will be part of the admission. But if you keep your costs low you can keep the donation low as well and keep the focus on the fun.

Idea No. 2: Green Food Sale

If you don't want to get everyone in the community together to make green foods, you can do it within your organization. Green cupcakes, brownies with green frosting, and, yes, green soda, are all things you can sell in the same way as a bake sale. It will take a day of preparation for your organization, but once you're done you can sell these as accoutrements to a St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Idea No. 3: Irish Festival

Again, this will require a VWF-type community center. Holding an Irish festival -- yes, with green foods available -- can be a great way to bring together a community. It's a place where kids can have fun, and parents can, too. Hold raffles, contests, and more. Best of all, all it requires from others is a donation at the door, which makes things less complicated.

Idea No. 4: Four-Leaf Clover Hunt

Another donation-based event, a four-leaf clover hunt can be great fun for kids. As long as it hasn't snowed recently there should be many fields that are brimming with shamrocks. Set up an event where parents can bring their kids to help search for the elusive four-leaf clover. This is also an idea you can combine with a bake sale, making for an even more productive day for your organization.

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