Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeB View Post
I know this is a long shot, but I am going to start trying to do some fundraisers with groups that are needing to raise money for one reason/cause or another.

The easiest way for me to do this, is to do an escrap fundraiser.

Basically, we would collect all the electronics, break it all down, ship it out or sell it local depending on if it is computers or not, and then after we take in all money, take a certified cashiers check to the people we did the fundraiser for, for between 50 to 55%.

I might up that a little. I know you all might think I am crazy for over 50% or more to the people, but the way I see it, it will be for a good cause, and I am still making money regardless, so win-win.

Anyways, other than letters/flyers to different organizations, schools, etc, I am thinking of putting up a few ads on craigslist, so that groups/organizations interested, that I don't know about it, can have a chance to see it, and contact us for program details.



Anyways, I am trying to think of what section on craigslist would be the best place to do this at?
Just my .02..

Another scrapper recently gave me the idea of doing an escrap fundraiser in which people drop off their stuff and pay, for example, $2/item. You then haul away the items when the fundraiser is through. This is less money to pay than if they brought it to a dump, and the organization is benefitting. Also a plus if you don't have the cash to pay for a lot of stuff outright (My scrapper friend says he's usually inundated).

Also, I'm sure there are plenty of organizations within your community that you could find without advertising on Craigslist. (e.g. schools, food banks, churches)