Fundraising for your single mom program

Fundraising for your single mom program can be tough. Appearance
financial institution of any ministry or non-profit organization can be somewhat
difficult, but trying to minister to single mothers with financial need may
seem almost unattainable. Single mother ministries and programs in churches are stilla new concept, since they were not necessary ministries two decades ago.

Many timesthat means the churches do not have a budget for that program. All the
single mothers ministries need to be innovative in their fundraising efforts funds, especially since most cannot afford to pass the offering basketas most churches do. We hope these tips give you some ideasnews on how to raise funds to promote your single parenting ministry in your churchor community. Fundraising can be used to sustain the future of the ministry, to meet the individual needs of single mothers in your ministry, for eventsspecials that you would like to organize such as Christmas parties or conferences, or simply to improve your ministry.

The Life of a Single Mom Ministries was born in the heart of our founder many years ago, and a long time passed and there were many prayers before the ministry grew. Even after the release of our first group of single mothers, there were no financial resources available to sustain the ministry.

So we had to get good at fundraising. These are some creative, easy, and fun ways to help you raise money for your single mothers program.

(Please note: All of these suggestions must be approved by your local church, if you run a single mothers ministry. We do not recommend any fundraising without the blessing and approval of your church leadership).

1. Dessert sales. The traditional dessert sale is a proven way to raise
hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. It's the only time people are willing to
pay $ 2 for a piece of brownie that measures just over an inch! It is also a
great way to engage single moms and the young people in your group. Do not doubt involve single mothers in your support group in the fundraising process money.

2. Garage sales. One's trash is the other's treasure! Have a big garage sale
in your church. Enlist the help of the entire church. Tell all the single mothers that
bring items you want to get rid of. Not only is it a great way to engage
single mothers, but also fulfills a great need in the community of
provide low-cost products to needy families.

3. Praise and worship nights or concerts. Churches often have access
to great singers and praise bands. Host a worship night for and take an offering to be used for the single mothers ministry in your church. This is also a great way to highlight what is being done. currently in your single mothers ministry and how it is transforming lives as well how to highlight the beautiful testimonies of women who have been blessed by the ministry efforts.

4. Online auctions. These are part of the new era of online technology. Auctions
online turn out to be simple and easy. Simply ask local businesses to
donate goods and services and promote a week-long ad event on your site
web (it could also last a day or a month), or you could do it on a social network like
Facebook. We have been able to raise hundreds of dollars through online auctions at the social networks. There are countless companies online that provide help under or no cost.

5. Meals and galas for fundraising. These events bring out the side
generous of people. Host a low cost dinner or lunch at your church and
sells tickets to the event.

6. Make donations easier by having a website through which they can be made
donations. Make the process easy. People will give up if you do
difficult to make a donation. Make sure the donation process is
easy, both for people with knowledge in the use of technology and for those who
they don't know much.

7. Write a letter with the church stamp that includes the identification number
tax (if applicable), and ask local businesses to join your efforts
fundraising. You would be surprised by the number of companies that are willing
to support single mothers, especially if there are advertising opportunities such as,
for example, a thank you from the stage, a mention on social media or
distribution of promotional brochures of the company during the event. We do not have

because we don't ask. (Please be sure to work with the church pastor, secretary
or management before proceeding with solicitation efforts).
8. Sell corporate sponsorships to companies for your events. Offer packages to
different prices that allow companies to support your ministry in exchange for
advertising promotion.

9. Organize a friendly competition among the volunteers. Create a fun
telephone sales campaign on a Saturday at your office or home, where volunteers
donate an hour of your time to make phone calls to local businesses and
individuals. Offer prizes for the people who raise the most funds.
It is a great activity to foster the spirit of teamwork for a very cause
noble.

10. Organize a car wash. Use single mothers and their children as
volunteers! We have organized a lot of car washes and they always end up being
fun and successful while fostering the spirit of teamwork. Too We got a local hardware store that donated all the supplies (baskets, towels,
hoses etc), and the people were so generous!

11. Fun walk or run. Although these events require a bit more work,
many times they are used to raise thousands of dollars and only have to be done once (or annually). It's also a great way to get single moms moving. The
Corporations usually supply food and buy opportunities for advertising promotion for such events.

12. Focus on single mom-owned businesses for donations.
Single mothers know how difficult the journey is and are sensitive to
needs of her companions. We have found that companies that have mothers
single women as owners are very generous with auction items, gift cards or
even the donation of services for certain events.

13. Arrange a meeting with the pastoral team for future consideration of
budget. Sometimes leaders just don't realize the needs they
They are manifesting within your single mother ministry. Host a meeting
with your church decision-makers, about including an item in the
church budget to support the needs of the single mother ministry.
Looking for other ways to develop or enhance your ministry to single mothers? Visit our Ministry Leaders Page for lots of free information and at low cost.