Looking for new ways to raise money for your youth group ministry? Use these ideas to spark your creative genius!
- Help Squad. List available youth services such as raking, child care, cleaning, dog walking, or something more specific. Set time blocks on SignUpGenius. Pair up kids with appropriate tasks, fan out and earn cash.
- Magic Show. There are great faith-based illusionists out there. Teach each child in your group a magic trick that they can perform and sell tickets to the show!
- Movie Night. Tickets can be all-inclusive or you can add to the money you make by setting up a concession stand. Make sure you have the appropriate copyright permissions.
* Genius Tip: Have volunteers sign up for concession contributions as well as job time slots. - Cookie Party. You provide the supplies; participants provide the creativity.
- Gingerbread House Kit. Put supplies (graham crackers, icing, gumdrops, etc.) in a cute bag, tied with a ribbon. Now, purchasers can even re-gift it!
- Retro Game Night. Who plays games anymore? I mean those that aren't on a screen. Collect donated prizes from local businesses and charge an entry fee. Bring on the family fun!
- Child Care. Provide two hours of fun and activities for kids while parents have date night, or just some quiet time.
- Holiday Child Care. For a twist on the child-care idea, schedule it two weeks before the holiday to give parents time to shop.
* Genius Tip: Help kids make a crafty gift that they can give to parents. - Gift Wrapping. Snag business from parents who are picking up after your Holiday Child Care or from people who just don't like wrapping presents!
- Jail. Create warrants, make the "arrests," and collect bail money. There are so many creative marketing angles for this one!
