5 fundraising ideas for mission trips
GamingHere’s the very unfortunate fact: More than 1.4 billion people suffer from neglected tropical diseases worldwide. Do you want to know what is more unfortunate? Most of them are not receiving the assistance they need because they are located in remote areas. In a perfect world, non-profit organizations that seek to help them will have unlimited funds so that they can turn to these people to offer their help. Obviously, we do not live in a perfect world. That is why these organizations strive to raise the funds they need for their mission trips.
These organizations rely heavily on fundraising activities. This is why they are always looking for new fundraising ideas. Fortunately for these organizations, there are specific fundraising ideas for mission trips. But before using these ideas, it is important that you estimate how much you will need. The last thing you would like to see happen is to run out of funds while in the middle of your mission trip.
Here are some of the most effective ideas you can use:
1. Be specific when asking.
If you’re fighting for a good cause, you can bet a lot of people would love to help. They have two options: they can go on a trip with you or they can simply donate the necessary funds. Most people will opt for the latter so that they can help and not have to leave the house.
When applying for financial assistance, be specific. Don’t tell them that it’s up to them to decide how much to donate. For example, tell them that you need 10 people to donate $ 10, 10 people to donate $ 50, 10 people to donate $ 100, and so on. This way, you are giving them a choice, but you can set a minimum donation. This can help you save a lot of time and effort and in the process; you can raise the funds you need.
2. Get a lot of press!
Try to involve as many people as possible. Write a press release that shows what your organization is doing and what it is up to. Submit the press release to your local newspaper and news channel. This can help make your cause highly exposed. Information is power. Be empowered.
3. Use the power of the Internet.
Don’t limit yourself to people located in your area. There are websites that allow you to set up a page for your cause and will even allow you to receive donations online. For a problem as big as neglected tropical diseases, people around the world will be ready to help. Give them help.
4. Encourage people to donate old cars.
There is a good chance that there are many people in your area who are more than willing to donate their old cars to your cause. These people have always wanted to get rid of their old cars, so help them get their garage space back. Sell donated cars cheaply. These can add up to a lot of funds.
5. Throw a party!
Everybody loves a good party. Sell tickets to the party. Politicians do it all the time. Surely an organization that is trying to raise funds for a good cause also has every right to do so.
With these mission trip fundraising ideas, you can raise the funds you need. Your journey is off to a great start!