Organize a Green Fundraiser

If you’re trying to raise money to build a green playground, a green fundraiser is just the ticket. In fact, a recent study by Wal-Mart showed that consumer interest in buying green skyrocketed 66% in just one year, so it’s easier than ever to turn green products into greenbacks for your project.

Here are a few ideas and suggested partners to get you started.

Eco-Friendly Household Products & Gifts
Fundraising companies like Greenraising.com and PartofSomethingBig.com, offer a huge variety of green products—from organic cleaning supplies to recycled wrapping paper—that help you raise money and spread the green message to your community.  

Reusable Bags
Help reduce the number of plastic bags in landfills and raise funds by selling reusable bags. Check out ChicoBag.com or DodoBags.com for starters.

Recyclable Consumer Electronics
Collect cash by collecting old cell phones, ink cartridges, and consumer electronics for recycling. Visit Empties4Cash.com or Phoneraiser.com to learn more.

Plants & Flowers
Beautify the community and offset carbon emissions by selling flowers. FlowerPowerFundraising.com can show you how.

Fair-Trade Coffee
Support physical and community wellness by ditching the junk food fundraisers for a fair-trade coffee fundraiser with GroundsForChange.com or JustCoffee.coop.