Are you looking for more ideas on fundraising?
Here is a list of ideas used in the past by myself or other readers.
We have gotten funding before through our local electric/gas company through a round up program (Snapping Shoals). I have done a candle fundraiser which turned out fantastic through my son's school, door to door and through my church. I have several other ideas if you want to call me at any of the numbers below.
Juanita Rowe,
Lover of Christ, Wife of Tyson, Mother of Mitchell,
Parent Leader for FOCUS, Support Parent for Parent to Parent, Co-Chair of Newton/Rockdale Interagency Coordinating Council and Proud Owner of
SOAP Therapy Billing Service
130 Stephens Drive
Covington, GA 30016
Fax: 770-385-0205/0289
Cell: 770-605-5241
Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
In 2004, I ran a holiday gift wrap fundraiser at Borders at Mall of Georgia. For the best location and times, contact several months to six months in advance for November and December Scheduling. I scheduled it late in the season and received 5 quiet days but still made $500+ for the GECIC scholarships. Barnes & Noble also provides this service. All supplies are provided for free. It is important to have a group of people who you can count on to fill all the time slots given in order to keep the opportunity. This was also a great way to meet the public and share information about GECIC and special needs in the community.
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Note: Contact your local businesses for the following companies that give funds or products.
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Publix gives out $25 gift certificates at the store and a formal corporate request can be made 6-8 weeks in advance for more funds.
Hamilton Mill:
Dan Black, Store Manager, 770-614-1070
2463 Hamilton Mill Pkwy Dacula, GA 30019
Ingles also helps with medical and children's causes.
Dacula:
Bob Dunn, Store Manager 770-237-0016
1211 Auburn Rd. NE, Dacula, GA 30019
Starbucks Coffee Company
Hamilton Mill:
770-614-4968 #3430
2085 Hamilton Creek Parkway Suite 110, Dacula, GA 30019
Will provide coffee with supplies and leftover pastries
Feddraux
Confirmed couple dozen danishes or cookies by Pauline Feddo, Owner
3521 Braselton Rd. Dacula, GA 30019 or www.feddeaux.com 770-904-2212
Atlanta Bread Co.
Buford location:
3185 Woodward Crossing Blvd Buford 30519 678-482-5155
leftover bread, etc. at 10pm was available with prior arrangements
Krispy Kreme
Need a Corporate request form from store or website. Give 2 months lead time.
Scott Collins, General Manager of Buford 770-831-1174
www.Krispy Kreme.com
800-457-4779 customer service,
800-334-1243 Corporate press o
Marketing dept. Tasha Bandy, Tbandy@krispykreme.com
McDonald's Dacula: Letter request
Moe's: Contact corporate at Peachtree location
Sam's Club
Buford: LaShaune Daley Marketing Manager 3383 Buford Dr., Buford, GA 30518
Lead time of 2 months plus will give the better chance for more funds.
Walmart
Community Involvement Coordinator
Buford: 770-271-8210 3795 Buford Dr. Buford, GA 30519
Suwanee: 678-482-5441 3245 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd. Suwanee, GA 30024
Donation request on letterhead
Pannera Bread Co.
1-800-301-5566 ex.7267 Liz Naito
Atten: Donation Dept.
Fax: 314-633-7117 within 6-8 weeks or asap
will be notified within 2 weeks
Send letter on letterhead with a copy of the federal tax exempt letter
Letter needs to include:
Name
Mailing address
Purpose
Date/time of event
Number of people
and specific food request
AJC
Tammy Young or Jeff Corben, Gwinnett writers for an article
Northern Gwinnett Business Leadership Association
go to a meeting or suggestions for sponsors
Accountants may be able to suggest corporations or individuals who are interested in giving.
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
After hours booth every 3rd Thursday of the month. May be given an honorable (free) booth for a charitable non profit cause
Jackie Ginn (spelling?) - good contact for recommendations
Susan Gritskey (spelling?) - works for Chamber and has a direct mailing service
80,000 businesses in Gwinnett in 2005, postcard through direct mail, 1% return would be good a good return
Chamber meetings: 7:30 am Thursdays & Luncheon 11-1 on Fridays
Speak to a group of 30-40 business people for 15 minutes
Jackie Yates Hairdresser - May put a notice up in business and /or give.
Hebron Baptist Church
Carol Walsh, Moral and civic committee
Rob Brooks of Children’s Ministry
Billie Britt, Asst. pastor
Theresa Cantrell - works with children
All may be able donate or recommend those who would. People in the position may have changed but others may be able to suggest.
Good Sheperd and the Chamber have a directory to contact businesses.
Political Candidates
Would want to put a sign up and donate more than their competitor, especially if it is election year.
Wild Bills on Pleasant Hill is very active in charities.
Jillian’s at Discovery Mills helps nonprofit events
Discovery Mills, Liz Claiborne, Contact Don Fleming in New Jersey. he is the president of the division and of womans and Elizabeth lines. They have stores at Discovery Mills and Tanger. Would be good for donation and promotion of event.
Contact Tennis shops and sport shops such as Galyan’s, Sun & Sport...