Money  is not essential, but it can make a big difference to your campaign. Individuals wanting to influence government willingly spend their own money. So do many of those who work in community groups.

However, it pays to remember that business interests working against the community have vast sums to spend. So does government if it wants to fight the community. It is therefore often wise to build up a fund with which to cover expenses.

Fund raising also takes you and your cause out into the community where it can be seen. If what you are doing is for the benefit of the community generally, chances are that will bring you more supporters to work with you.

Here are some links that may help with fund raising. Check them out carefully yourself. We have neither checked them nor used them. If you are satisfied with what you need to do and that you will receive the money promised, they may work well for your campaign.

www.fetesandfestivals.com.au
Download the free 40-page booklet of fundraising ideas from bulbs for the garden to temporary tattoos.

www.fundraisingideas.com.au
www.fundraisingweb.org/world/australia.htm
Comprehensive listings of Australian fundraising concepts from coffee to Toad Races.

www.stuckonyou.com.au
Personalised labels for pre-schoolers and school kids to keep track of shoes, bags and other possessions. Click on the fundraising icon.

www.raisemoney.com.au
Two concepts here: a gizmo that peels and cores apples then cuts them into a  spiral (good for fetes) and glow sticks (good for night time fetes and carols  by candle light)

www.fastfundraising.com.au
"Scratch and Sponsor" fundraising booklets

littleones.fundraisinggroup.com.au
Range of baby garments

www.morish.com.au
www.cadbury.com.au
Chocolate fundraising products

www.thefundraisinggroup.com.au
Fundraising programs including Fun Runs, holiday raffles and sunscreen

 

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