Fundraising ideas

Looking for creative ways to raise money for your leadership group? From funding your renewal to supporting special activities and events, we've got plenty of ideas to help you reach your goals.

T-Shirt Sale

Sell be nice. t shirts at your school. Buy the crew neck be nice. t-shirt for $7 and sell them for $10. Order the classic black shirt OR your even better get your school color!

Jar Wars

Raise money in a competitive, high-energy way by having groups try to earn the “most positive points” in their jars–while sabotaging others with negative points.

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Bottle & Can Drive

Collect and return recyclable bottles and cans to raise funds while promoting sustainability and community involvement.

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Half-court
Shot

During a basketball game, sell tickets to students/staff/parents to shoot a half-court shot at halftime. The winner gets a be nice. shirt.

Breakfast & Learn

Have your leadership students get donuts and coffee donated by a local business (or maybe a parent(s) would offer to buy) and sell one morning before school. Have students pay for the donut and coffee while learning about be nice.

Student incentives

Motivate students to participate and reach fundraising goals by offering fun incentives, rewards, or experiences. Encourage teamwork and engagement while making fundraising exciting.

Craft Sale

Host a craft sale featuring handmade items, seasonal décor, artwork, baked goods, and unique creations made by students. It’s a fun way to bring people together and raise funds.

Candy grams

Sell personalized notes with candy for holidays, Valentine's Day, or special occasions.

be nice. Circle Sale

Use our be nice. circle template and print these off and sell at lunch. Students and Staff can show their support by donating $1 and writing their name on the circle. Display cirlces in lunchroom or in a hallway! This is a great activity to do during May which is mental health awareness month.

Other ideas

Holiday Photo Booth - Set up a themed photo backdrop and props for seasonal or school events and charge a small fee for photos.

Raffle off a prize - Connect with a local business to donate a gift certificate and/or an item. Sell raffle tickets and raffle off at lunch and/or a game.

Movie Night -

Sell Popcorn bags, candy, pretzels, chips, soda, and other snacks
Movie could be free or charge a small fee
Choose a movie, like Inside Out, that can be tied back to mental health and wellness
Show movie on a projector in an auditorium or in the high school football field/stadium

Open Mic Night/Talent Show - A fun-filled evening where students, families, and community members can showcase their talents while supporting our school! Whether it's singing, dancing, comedy, poetry, or another unique talent, every performance helps raise funds for our programs. Ticket sales, concessions, and optional donations make this a memorable event that brings everyone together for a great cause.

Host a Car Wash - A classic fundraiser that's simple, fun, and effective! Students and volunteers wash cars in exchange for donations, helping raise funds while providing a valuable service to the community. It's a great way to build teamwork, increase visibility, and support our school goals.