How to Plant a Tree for a Fundraiser

Tree fundraisers benefit communities and organizations.

Trees preserve clean air and beautify the landscape. Trees can even raise money. Using trees as fundraisers provides both a profitable venture and a reforestation of local communities. Tree fundraisers promote a healthy environment. Tree fundraisers can help bring resources to community organizations such as religious groups, sports teams and schools. Plus, tree fundraisers require no start-up costs, allowing organizations to keep the money raised.

Things You'll Need

• Trees
• Soil
• Shovel

Instructions

1. Set a fund-raising goal. Setting a goal will determine how many trees will be needed and the size of the area for planting.

2. Find an area for tree planting, ideally in an area with enough space but in need of trees. Local community leaders may offer ideas for locations for planting trees.

3. Set a tree planting date, which will bring community members and tree sponsors together to plant trees. Setting a date will allow members a reasonable amount of time to gather donations.

4. Ask a tree nursery for tree donations. Tree nurseries may provide a variety of trees for fund raising, but if donations cannot be made, include an adoption fee. For example, a $60 donation can include a $15 tree cost for a total $75 adoption fee.

5. Collect donations. Members of a fundraiser can collect donations from family, friends and neighbors to help raise money for trees.

6. Plant trees. Tree sponsors may plant trees on the tree planting day. Members of a fundraiser may use the planting day to sell food or drinks to raise funds.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose trees ideal for the area's climate so they survive the planting.

• Advertise with local officials about the fundraiser, and try to procure free announcements from media outlets.

References

• Tree Funding Information

Resources

• Seasonal Fundraisers
• Tree Fundraising Benefits