Consignment Sale

This takes some planning to pull off, but as long as you're well organized, it can be a very successful and fun way to raise money. When times are tough, people look for easy ways to save and make money. With this fundraiser, buyers will save money over buying retail, while sellers and your group will make money. You need a large enough area to hold the sale, maybe a school cafeteria or gymnasium. If it's a church fundraiser, maybe your church would be able to host it. Members of the community who don't belong to your organization can also participate as sellers, if you choose to make it open to everyone. Sellers bring items from home they'd like to sell, whether it's the clothes and toys their kids have outgrown, household items they don't need anymore, or even books, CDs, and movies. Assign each seller a number to track sales. You'll need to provide tables for sellers to display their sale items. Charge a small entry fee, and have concessions too. Shopping makes people hungry! Decide beforehand how much of a percentage sellers will keep from what they sell. The rest is profit for your organization. Everyone wins!
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