Fundraising! I actually feel like it is a curse word in youth ministry. In the life of youth ministry, you usually have low or no budget. But to ease the pain, here are some fun ideas I have been a part of!
Video game tournament - Choose the game and have students bring their Xbox or PS3 or Wii and compete. Your local video game vendor may want to be a part of this and that means great publicity to your target audience. Fundraising and outreach into one. Have prizes, food, and drinks. Maybe a game area where it isn't competitive, but just for fun.
BBQ lunch and picnic - You need great pricing for food cost and coordinating effort, but it lasts for only a couple of hours. I suggest catering if possible. Have family friendly games and encourage others at the church to a dessert championship. Anything to draw people.
And my favorite....Flamingo Flocking - People will pay you to flock someone's yard or for insurance to not be flocked. Here is a video we did as promo:
What are some ideas that have worked for you? What hasn't? Do you have a bread winner to share with YM nation?
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