W.M.C.A.A. Fund Raising Policy

Do you like organized fund raising?  Selling what someone else picks for you, being "required" to raise a minimum amount, "hitting up" all those friends, family and loved ones.  No? most people don't enjoy it.  After declining participation over the past years, the WMCAA has placed "fund raising" back in your "court" (no pun intended - okay it was). 

The WMCAA will not be endorsing or requiring a specific fund raiser event this year.  We have pulled together some ideas to help you raise your own funds if you choose. If you don't like fund raising and would rather just pay the fees - it's your choice.  See some ideas below.

Please email info@wmcaa.org if you have additional fund raising ideas for us to post on this site.  Give us your success stories and maybe even ones to avoid.

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W.M.C.A.A. Fund Raising Ideas

Common methods: (Write a letter to your friends and family letting them know you are trying to earn money for a sports season or event.  Ask them if they have jobs you can do to earn money.  That way you can meet their specific needs AND earn some money.  Be sure to let them know what you are working for, it may help them to be more generous.)

• Babysitting

• Mowing Lawns (This can be a summer long activity that could pay for your whole season or event.)

• Raking Leaves

• Yard work (gardening, weeding, side walk trimming, etc)

• Cleaning peoples houses

• Pop can drive in your neighborhood

Other Fund Raising Ideas:
(Note:  The WMCAA can not be held liable for any web sites listed below.  These are just ideas for you to evaluate - we do not endorse any other organization)

• Make baked goods, cookies, breads or other items to sell to family, friends and neighbors (even a lemonade stand would be "cool")

• Gordon Food Services Fund Raising ideas :
  http://www.gfs.com/content_marketplace/fundraising/fundraising.html

• Lots of opportunities with this company
  http://www.fundraising.com/

• Make Crafts to sell:  Disney Magazine Website
  http://familyfun.go.com/

• Google "FundRaising" or "Fund Raising" - just remember not all companies are reputable.  (Let us know if you have good success with one or more and we'll publish it on this site.)

ALWAYS be sure to tell people why you are trying to earn money, if people believe in your cause, they will often make an extra effort to help. 

Click here for an example flyer to advertise your effort.