You or your club can accomplish a great deal with little money. But you may decide that an animal protection charity you want to help is in need of funds. Or, you may find that money is needed to support one of your club’s own activities. If so, try one of the ideas below. Ask a club advisor or other adult for help in organizing your fund-raiser.

• Pick a product to sell. Gift wrap, spring bulbs, and chocolate bars are popular fund-raising items. Ask your advisor if he or she knows of any companies that sell fund-raising items.
   

• Host a car wash, dog wash, bottle drive, or tag sale.
   

• If you love dogs, consider starting a dog walking service in your neighborhood. Serve only trusted neighbors and work with a friend or family member.
   

• Hold a raffle at school or with a local animal organization.
  
  • Ask a local store to donate prizes. Any money raised can go to your club!
  
  • Create an “Animal Lovers Quilt.” Have your advisor ask a local craft store if they could donate fabric. Your advisor can cut the fabric into squares. Club members can decorate the squares with ways to be kind to animals. Then the squares can be sewn together into a quilt. Raffle the quilt off.
   

• Organize a sports event, such as a walk or run for animals or a student/faculty softball or basketball game. Athletes can find sponsors willing to donate a certain amount of money per mile covered or points scored.
   

• Hold a “Coins for Critters” or “Pennies for Pets” collection. Decorate collection canisters and ask students to donate their spare change. You can also place canisters at local businesses to encourage community support.
   

• Host a Mardi-Paw bake sale. Ask friends and family to donate baked treats—for people and dogs. Sell them on Mardi Gras in February at your school or community event. Is February too far away? Consider hosting a Barkery—a bakery just for dogs!
   

• Have a read-a-thon. Ask friends and family to donate money for each animal-related book a student reads. This is a great idea for summer break.
   

• Ask your advisor to help your club sponsor an art contest with an animal theme. Your advisor can contact a local art gallery in your community. They may donate space. Ask students and community artists to enter photos, paintings and other artwork at a certain dollar amount per entry. Ask the artists if they would be willing to sell their work and donate the money to help animals.
   

• Ask club members and your advisor to go caroling during the holiday season. Have one person hold a sign that asks for tips that will go to your cause.
   

• Hold an event to raise awareness and funds by charging admission. (Your advisor may need to get special permission). Here are some ideas to get you started:
  
  • Host a vegetarian or vegan supper for students, parents, and faculty in your school’s cafeteria.
  
  • Throw a costume ball or a “Howl-o-ween” event for animals.
  
  • Ask your advisor how your club can sponsor a student-teacher talent show. You might be surprised by talents you didn’t know existed!

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