Clothing Fundraiser Ideas
Using clothing for fundraising can be a profitable way to earn money for your team, charity or organization. Plan a clothing fundraiser by first concentrating on a specific type of clothing or demographic. Consider selling new clothing items versus used, or plan to repurpose clothes into other items. Whether you choose to hold a sale or provide a service, clothing fundraisers are always in style.
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New Clothing
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Sell raingear for the unprepared. There are a variety of ways to use and market new clothing as a fundraiser. Custom ordering T-shirts, sportswear and accessories with personalized logos is a popular way to spark team spirit or raise awareness while making a profit. Selling seasonal items can also be very effective, especially if you are selling rain ponchos at a spring ballgame or sweatshirts during homecoming. Hand paint or embellish new clothing to create personalized items to sell at craft fairs. Be creative by using iron-on transfers, ribbon, gems and embroidery on everything from T-shirts to jeans and shoes. Keep in mind the overhead cost when buying new attire to sell. When possible, take orders ahead of time to avoid having a surplus of unsold items.
Used Clothing
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Consigning has many benefits. Using pre-owned clothing can be an effective fundraiser due to low costs or even no overhead costs to your organization. Selling donated items at an indoor or outdoor rummage sale can earn 100 percent profit with good advertising. Benefit both buyers and sellers by creating an ongoing or temporary consignment shop with a 50-50 or 60-40 split with your consignors. Consignment is a cut about thrift stores, so only accept items in good condition without rips, stains or pilling. Market the items by pricing them 30 percent of the estimated retail cost and attractively displaying them. Specialize in selling women, men, teen or children's attire -- or all of the above depending on your location or community. Typically, seasonal or children's clothing will be highest in demand.
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Costumes and Special-Occasion Apparel
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Costumes earn cash. Take advantage of holidays and special occasions by selling used Halloween costumes, prom dresses or sports equipment by either sale or consignment. This profits your organization while benefiting your community with discounted items.
Repurposing
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Quilt using old clothing Repurpose used clothing to sell as other items like household decor and accessories. Old T-shirts cut into strips make an attractive rag rug, jeans can be reinvented as stylish purses, and sweaters or tops can be cut and sewn into decorative throw pillows. Squares cut from the fabric of salvaged clothes can be made into heirloom quilts and sold for profit at craft shows.
Fashion Shows
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Fashion shows for cash flow If you prefer to provide a service as opposed to sales for your clothing fundraiser, consider arranging a fresh seasonal fashion show with volunteer models, music and light refreshments. Raise money through the sale of tickets, the purchase of a meal or by asking for donations. Allow for a brief time slot during the show to promote your cause, and be sure to thank your attendees.
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Don't forget to strategize a marketing plan to advertise your sale or fundraiser.
Use the classifieds, flyers and social networking to spread the news or collect donations. Keep in mind that new and used clothing can also be sold on an Internet marketplace, such as eBay or Craigslist, which reaches even more potential buyers.
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