Sometimes I just get an idea and have to run with it. Like today I was thinking about how having an unusual fundraiser idea can really make the difference between a winning fundraiser and a bomb.

Oh I hate to even say it, but yes some fundraisers are duds - they’re no fun, have been done 1000 times and worst of all don’t raise money! No one likes that - it’s so dissapointing.

One way to insure that you have a winning fundraiser is to do something unusual. Choose an event or idea that might sound a little wacky or just hasn’t been tried with your group before.

What are your unusual fundraiser ideas? Post some ideas on the forum - maybe something you’ve tried, read about or heard from a friend.

On September 16th I’ll pick the best submission and award a free copy of my book, The Beginner’s Guide to Fundraising.

Several people have already e-mailed their suggestions, which is great. However, besides just looking for good ideas, the aim of the contest is to encourage people to interact on the message board. Therefore all submissions must be posted on the board in order to be eligible to win the contest.

Go ahead, register and post today. We’d love to hear your ideas!

If you own or work for a fundraising or other company feel free to include a link to your site in your signature and profile, but please do not nominate your own products/services as an unusual fundraising idea.

By the way you can reply to the topic already started or start a new topic. Just include “Unusual Fundraiser: (then your idea)” in the title of the subject.