Are you tired of the same old fundraisers over and over again? You can only sell candy bars and wrapping paper so many times before you start losing motivation and sales go down. The following are a few new and exciting ideas for fundraisers that may help your school fundraising ideas succeed.

1. Coffee and tea. The vast majority of households in IL drink coffee or tea on a daily basis. While most people have their go-to brands, or just pick up whatever is on sale at the grocery store, many will be willing to try something new if its for a good cause. There are many coffee and tea companies that have fundraising programs and great products. The products of some will be much higher quality than your average grocery store and therefore worth the extra money. Search coffee fundraisers online to check out all of the different options.

2. School Carnival. While these have been around forever, people often forget that a carnival is on of the best ways to raise money for a school cause. While they are more work to execute than the “door to door” fundraisers, they also tend to have a huge community involvement and raise significant funds. They key to a successful carnival is support. Call upon teachers, students, parents and other volunteers to make it a success. Check out our post about school carnivals here.

3. A night out. There are many restaurants in the IL area that offer their facilities a few nights each year for fundraisers. Some restaurants allow students to get involved and help serve while others simply give a portion of the nights proceeds to the school or company. Check with all of your local restaurants to see if they would be willing to support your school and get started planning the most successful fundraiser you’ve ever had!