A terrific fundraiser can be set up that is Earth friendly and engaging at the same time. Since it is a well known fact that people are nuts for pictures of their children, why not hold a photo shoot fundraiser?

Environmentally friendly photo paper and ink now exists that makes taking pictures greener than ever. Digital cameras and photo printers eliminate the need for film, and cut down on misprints. All you need is a location, a laptop, a transportable printer, a few digital cameras and plenty of batteries. Get a local office supply to donate the green paper and ink, or write a letter to one of the many manufacturers detailing your upcoming fundraiser and requesting a discount – usually all you have to do is ask!

Make sure your location has good lighting, and figure out some backgrounds and props.  Different colored sheets tacked to the wall and some children’s furniture (benches, a rocking horse, etc) can make the perfect photo studio. Add a few costume accessories like a cape, a feather boa, a crown or tiara and a cowboy hat, and you will be ready to start shooting!

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Ever been to the AYCE chili night hosted by the volunteer fire department in the small town down the interstate, or the charity dinner held at the civics center to raise funds for a local clinic or women‘s shelter?

You too can cash in on people’s desire to gather together and eat, drink and be merry! All it takes is a little planning, a thorough spreading of the word, and a few good cooks. Local businesses are usually happy to donate supplies, and volunteers can chip in as well.

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Remember those old plastic or spiral bound cookbooks with Grandmother’s church ladies’ association name on the front? Collections of recipes are coming back into style, and you can easily host a green fundraiser by making a collection of the best and tastiest recipes your community cooks have to offer.

Step one is the legwork - if you can, make the rounds of the senior centers and visit the shut ins and relatives of your group who lived in the time before the microwave oven. They will love the company, and you can collect some special secret recipes sure to please! Call your Aunt Daisy upstate, and get her famous jelly roll recipe, and find out once and for all what Grandpa puts on his ribs to make them taste so good.
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It’s that time of year again! Spring is well on its way to being here - in many parts of the country the last frost is already past, so we need to start thinking about our flowerbeds! This means it’s also time for another plug for the Art in Nature fundraiser.

This terrific ‘no minimum order’ brochure style fundraiser with a huge variety of seasonal flowering bulbs appropriate for any home or garden. You can offer supporters of your organization the chance to fill those flowerbeds and beautify their surroundings with a catalog selection 24 beautiful flowering bulbs - and every single one is guaranteed to grow and bloom.

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