It's easy to feel lazy during these last hot days of summer. But don't let the heat stop you from fundraising for your dream community playspace! We've got some tips to keep cool and raise some money at the same time. Want more inspiration? Visit our wiki list of 101 Tried and True Fundraising Ideas for more! You can even add in your own ideas and thoughts.

Fruity Fundraiser
A fun and healthy fundraiser that your community will enjoy.

Prep Steps:
1. Ask your local fruit stand, grocery store, or farmer for a donation of oranges, grapefruit, apples or pears.
2. Sell you fruit during a local event, after church, or if you live near a local bike and running trail, by trail heads.
3. Advertise your event.

Materials Needed:
1. Fruit
2. Tables
3. Bags for fruit
4. Cash box

Helpful Hints:
1. Have plenty of garbage bags, paper towels and water on hand.

TIP: Suggest a donation amount based on the number of seeds in each piece of fruit!

Raised: $$
When: M
Publicity: Medium
Volunteers: 15
Challenge: Easy
Audience: 500

Lemonade Stand
The most tried and true fundraisers of them all! Who doesn’t like lemonade? Pick a sunny day and a good location, sell away!

Prep Steps:
1. Ask a grocery store or bakery to donate items.
2. Set a date and location for the sale.
3. Determine what to charge for each cup of lemonade.
4. Recruit volunteers.
5. Take advance orders.

Materials Needed:
1. Table
2. Cups and napkins
3. Cash box
4. Pitchers
5. Lemonade
6. Trash Bags

Helpful Hints:
Remember basic rules of hygiene and food service.  Cover lemonade and ice cubes between servings to keep out bugs, wash your hands frequently, and tie long hair back!

Raised: $$
When: M
Publicity: High
Volunteers: 15
Challenge: Moderate
Audience: 500