I’m Too Poor To Attend (Fundraising Ideas)
Last post I threw out some ideas concerning getting the word out about NEXT and why. It’s an amazing conference with great communicators of the Gospel pouring truth over you for days, unique times of worship, and special grace from God for life changing experiences with Him through it all. And that’s all good and welll… But I need the cash to get there.
Funds funds funds!!
How does a poor college student, young couple, single parent or just about anyone in our current economic status generate the $150 dollar registration fee ( btw, thank you finance guys for using all your tricks to have registration so low!!!!), the $75+ for travel and then another $25+ for food (depending on if you have high standards and don’t just eat pb&j) and that’s not including room and board or all the books your going to buy because your so amped about what God is doing your gonna want to take some home with you for later… *panting*
I think you get the picture. So, what’s the best way to get the currency to allow you to get to NEXT without hitchhiking and fasting? Get someone else to give it to you!
Now the door to door asking for money thing only works well if your cute and sweet. But what if your like me and people use violence to chase you from their property?
Well there are other less abrasive ways to convince them to fund you on your pilgrimage, such as:
- Having a garage sale with items donated from church members.
- Have a bake sale or we get donuts and breakfast stuffs and sell them on Sunday mornings.
- Babysitting (here in The Classic City we have several annual dates where all of our singles get together and watch any kids the couples in the church wish to drop off for several hours so they can have a date night and simply ask for a donation when they pick up their kid… (And if it’s not high enough we just hold the kid ransom…).
- Talk to your pastors and caregroup leaders for individual assistance. Our church sets aside money to sponsor people and even families so they can attend such events. Even if your church does not have such a set up they will provide great council.
These are just a few examples of things you can do locally. If you have any examples of successful events and ways of gathering funds please post!!! What a service that will be!
Happy hunting! God bless your efforts and sacrifice!
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Thanks for the helpful ideas, Christopher!
Couple other thoughts…
1. Yard work - Let someone in your church/neighborhood know that you need financial help in order to attend Next. Offer to rake leaves, mow grass (in a month or so), pull weeds, clean gutters… whatever. Ask if they’d bee willing to pay you $5 or $10. Every little bit helps.
2. Cleaning - Similar scenario, you’ll just be inside the house. I’m sure some mom’s would LOVE some help around the house, especially if they have lots of kids. Not only could you potentially get some cash out of the deal, but you’d also bless someone.
How cool to be able to serve and earn some money for the conference.
Another idea…if your birthday is coming up ask for monetary donations as your gift! I did that with my parents and got some money to use towards Next as my birthday gift.
Oh! I am totally using the birthday scheme! That’s brilliant! Considering mine is the 12 it will add extra incentive for my family members ; ) considering how close it is to 0 hour.
Whenever I get unexpected money - whether it’s a gift or an unexpected job (yard work, babysitting, ect) I put it away for NEXT. I’ve managed to save quite a bit through that.