How to Start a Fundraiser After a Student#039;s Death

1. Determine how the funds raised will be used. They could be put towards funeral costs, to establish a scholarship fund, etc. Donors will want to know how their money will be used. It is generally a good idea as well to reach out to the family and ask if they want the funds to help with funeral costs or if they'd like them to go to the student's favorite charity.
2. Reach out to the community and to local businesses for donations, and be prepared to tell them why it's important that they donate to your cause. Have car washes and bake sales and encourage local grocery stores and hardware stores to donate the supplies for both. Contact community and local newspapers, and try to get them to give you free ad space about your fundraiser.
3. Make it easy for people to donate. Set up a PayPal account so that people who want to donate can make easy and larger contributions. It may also be a good idea to establish a donation account with a bank so that people can keep track of their donations for tax purposes.
4. Get the word out about the fundraiser on a national level. Reach millions of people by building a MySpace and/or a Facebook page about the fundraiser. Post pictures about fundraising events and let people know how and where they can donate funds if interested. Also, talk about why you established the fundraiser and also talk about the student who passed away on these pages. This is a great way to increase the donations and attention that the fundraiser gets.