What are some good fundraising ideas for a book club?

Hey there. I'm the president of a book club at my high school, but I've never quite been into the whole fundraising thing--the idea of taking money from people in this recession just repels me. However, we do need money to go on trips and such. I've brainstormed ideas before, but all we come up with are Avon-type things. I want it to be a really original, creative fundraiser--not all this catalog crud. Do you have any ideas?What are some good fundraising ideas for a book club?
Bake Sale

Car Wash



Make handmade bookmarks and laminate them and sell them.
You don't have to be shy asking for money. Your not doing any harm to donors and people understand that schools and charity organizations still need money to keep going. Especially in this economy!



As for ideas what about a talent show that students put on? Have local bands/comedians donate some time. Have a sports event with the students versus the teachers.



A BBQ on the weekend when it's warm



We have scratch cards which are great for school groups to raise money. You hand a card to someone who scratches off a dot which reveals a donation amount. They get a motivational quote, you get a little money. Each card raises $115 so money can be raised quickly in addition to whatever fundraising campaign your doing.



Good luck with whatever idea you go with.What are some good fundraising ideas for a book club?
Maybe go talk to Barnes and Noble or Borders and see if they could have a fundrasier for you. I know that some businesses will have a fundraiser for a whole day or a few hours where a portion of their sales go to the organization. You could also volunteer to maybe go sit in the kids area and read to children.
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A Book sale would be perfect. Have everyone collect old books from friends and family and then hold a book sale.



Good luck!What are some good fundraising ideas for a book club?
BAKE SALE! no one can resist brownies :}

my friends daughter has als so we did a fundraiser. we sold t-shirts with catchy slogans and gave away free stickers.