But how do you go about raising the money? Asking people for donations can be totally intimidating and awkward. Luckily, there are plenty of creative ways to raise the funds you need sans begging, and HC has listed seven of the best.

There are many things you can sell besides the standard cake and cookies! For instance, you may have seen student groups selling bubble tea, tacos or cupcakes around campus.

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Cherisse Liptzin, a senior at UCLA, is a member of Gamma Rho Lambda. Cherisse explains that these lollipops make a statement against the taboo around sex. Like Cherisse, use your creativity to decide what to sell—the sky is the limit!

Malavika Chugh, a sophomore at UCLA, has helped with multiple bake sales, and recently sold funfetti cupcakes, chocolate brownies, cinnamon rolls and pumpkin bread for FACE AIDS , an organization that fundraises for HIV services in Rwanda. Not only are bake sales always popular, but they can be super fun, too.

The members of your organization probably have plenty of clothes sitting untouched in the back of their closets. Thankfully, there are countless ways to sell your used clothing, and your fundraiser is the perfect occasion to do a little spring cleaning. Get everyone to gather their old clothes and choose the selling method that works best for you.

Many websites make it surprisingly easy to sell your clothes in bulk. Send the clothes your club has gathered to the company of your choice and let them do the work for you! Unfortunately, these sites sometimes only accept high-end brands, but if you and your friends have some of these items to sell, then this is the method for you!

These stores will most likely not accept everything you bring, but you could still make a decent amount of money. Branded items as well as seasonal, unique and trendy pieces are usually preferred. Alternatively, you could make an event out of selling your old clothes. Pick a date and make sure to get the appropriate permission from campus officials. Then, set up shop on campus or at your sorority house. All you need are some group members, an empty can for each person and some colorful posters to describe your cause.

Stand outside pharmacies and grocery stores, but be sure to get permission from the stores beforehand. Make sure to give them some background information so they know where their money is going.

If you feel up to it, think of some fun chants with the members of your organization, and have the most outgoing member sing them to generous donators! Are you an avid recycler? If so, this fundraising method is the one for you—otherwise, this could be your incentive to start saving the planet! There is more to recycling than just separating your waste into different bins.

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In fact, you can actually make money from recycling! This can add up quickly if you get your friends and other members of your organization to help you collect the following recyclables:. Once you register your organization online , the company helps you with the collecting process by providing you with brochures and guidelines. Once you have collected at least eight to 10 laser or 30 inkjet cartridges, you send them to the company, which will later send money to your group or organization.

In some states , you can sell your empty aluminum cans and plastic bottles for five to 15 cents each. Search online for recycling centers near you, and make sure to check their individual websites for exact guidelines. Ashley Offenback, a senior and a member of an honors club at Penn State Berks, fundraises for her club through TerraCycle.

Then, you place your waste in a box and send it to the company free of charge. When they receive your recyclables, you are awarded TerraCycle points , which can be redeemed for a donation to your organization. Make sure to get permission from your school first, though! Which restaurants should you reach out to? This depends on the management of restaurants in your area, which you should definitely look into!

Try multiple restaurants, especially ones you know have hosted fundraisers in the past, and one of them is bound to help you. Be sure to look professional and ask to speak to a manager. Explain your cause and watch the money roll in! Crowdfunding websites are typically used to raise funds for business start-ups, however, some websites, such as GoFundMe , allow you to start fundraisers for all sorts of reasons, including weddings and travel!

All you need to do is set up a personal donation account for your group and share the link with your friends and family. You can also create a Facebook event to solicit donations and explain your cause.

Offer to clean people's rooms, take out their trash or tutor them for a small fee.

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Is there something you and other members of your organization are particularly good at? Use your best judgment to fix a price, or ask your friends how much they would be willing to pay for what you are offering.

She left the fee for web design negotiable. Like Devyani, you can set up a Facebook event to get the word out. Add a description of what exactly you can offer and your asking price, then let word of mouth do its magic. In fact, people are usually much more willing to help than you know, especially if their donations are going toward the support of a good cause.

Now get out there and make some money! Iris is the associate editor at Her Campus. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in communications and gender studies, but was born and raised in France with an English mother.

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