Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Fundraising Tip #6 – Organize a Garage Sale!


It’s May 22nd and we are all well into our fundraising initiatives. We’re also well into the spring season, with the warm weather upon us. But we all know what else spring time brings, spring cleaning! As you sweep away the dust that’s gathered this past year, you’ll uncover the treasures (or junk) that’s been piling up in the basement, closets, and garage. Remember, one person’s junk is another’s treasure, so turn your spring cleaning into a garage sale fundraiser!


Holding a garage sale is a good excuse to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, and a great way to get to know your community! Here’s how simple it is to put one together:

·         Round-up and set a price for all of the items with which you’re willing to part. Get the whole family to contribute some items to get them involved in the fundraising process too. Let your children know that parting with toys they no longer play with or clothes they don’t wear anymore will mean they are directly helping to support research and provide services to individuals living with MS.

·         Put up some homemade signs around your community with the date(s) and time of your sale.  If you can, contact your place of worship, community center or other places where the community gathers or put a small ad in the local classifieds.

·         It’s a good idea to advertise that the proceeds will be donated to the MS society and towards your MS Bike Tours Fundraising drive. You can also outline where the funds will be used – find more information at http://mssociety.ca

·         If you’re feeling ambitious, try to get the community involved by holding a street sale. Get your neighbours together to have a massive street-long garage sale and propose that everyone donate all or a portion of their sales to the MS Bike Tours.

·         Once you’ve covered these details, the rest is easy. Just sell your treasures (and/or junk), and, at the end of the day, count your profits!

Now go get cleaning!

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