Below are lists of resources for use by Project Fibonacci scholars attending the STEAM Conference to aid them in securing tuition monies. Registered scholars are encouraged to use the ideas to fundraise for themselves or by working with a group.
Resources for Individual & Group Fundraising
Search the Internet for ideas that you or your group comes up with. There are HUNDREDS of websites with ideas, tips, and companies devoted to fundraising for purposes such as raising cash for educational purposes. Below are just a few of the sites to get you started. Put your entrepreneurial skills to work. Good luck!
- Start a GoFundMe page; see: https://www.gofundme.com/tour
- Conduct bottle and can drives
- Conduct a car wash
- Work the concession stand on campus during an event
- Conduct a candy sale with Clemente; see: https://www.clementefundraising.net
- See this site for more restaurants and for tips on conducting a successful restaurant fundraiser:
https://soapboxie.com/activism/restaurant-fundraising - Request a business donation, such as:
Applebees @ http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/applebees-donation-request.htm - Sales of “Coupon Cards”, “Coupon Books”, and “Discount Cards”, such as: https://www.easy-fundraising-ideas.com/products/fundraising-cards/
- Apply for a student grant; see: https://www.studentgrants.org
Team up with a local chain restaurant, such as:
- Applebees Flapjack Fundraiser @ http://www.flapjackfunds.com/program.php?id=1
- Arby’s @ http://drmarbys.com/donations/
- Auntie Ann’s @ http://www.auntieannes.com/more/fundraising
- Bertucci’s Dining for Dollars @ http://www.bertuccis.com/dining4dollars
- Boston Market’s @ https://www.bostonmarket.com/community/fundraising/
- Cheesecake Factory @ https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/corporate-social-responsibility/
- Chic-fil-A’s @ https://www.chick-fil-a.com (contact local restaurant for details)
- Chipotle @ https://www.chipotle.com/fundraisers
- Chuck E Cheese @ https://www.chuckecheese.com/birthday-events/fundraising#schools
- Five Guys @ http://betterburgerfundraiser.com
- Moe’s @ http://moesri.com
- Panera Bread @ http://fundraising.panerabread.com
- Red Robin @ https://www.redrobin.com/royalty.html?utm_source=rrhome&utm_medium=contentlink
- TGI Friday’s @ http://www.fundraiseatfridays.com
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill @ https://www.unos.com/raisers.php