Fundraisers

Planning a fundraiser

Fundraisers provide an opportunity for youth to learn new skills while generating funds for the use of the program. To support volunteers in ensuring these experiences are educational and align with our organizational priorities we have developed fundraising guidelines.

Fundraisers done on behalf of 4-H should:

develop learning and life skills for youth members
generate funds for educational or community service purposes (not personal use)
benefit the whole membership
follow our financial practices for handling income (Google Doc) at a fundraiser
align with our risk management and safety guidelines (web page)

Before conducting a fundraiser be sure to read the fundraiser guidelines (Google Doc).

Popular fundraising ideas

County Fundraisers

Food sales (fruit, cheese, meats, Watkins, Butterbraids, McCone's)
Run, walk and bike events
County Fair food or malt stands

Club Fundraisers

Product sales (wreaths, candles)
Food sales at events or grocery stores

Resources for fundraisers

Information sheets

Policy on generation & use of public funds (Google Doc)
Handling income at a fundraiser (Google Doc)
Approval, management & reporting of a fundraiser (Google Doc)
Teams participating in national contests (Google Doc)

Forms for fundraising

Income generation application (Google Doc)
Income generation follow up report (Google Doc)
Fundraising income transaction form (Google Sheet)

Need more support?

For more support contact your local Extension Educator at your county Extension office.

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