Figuring Out Fun Ways to Raise Money

It's possible to find fun ways to raise money regardless of the cause you're raising it for. All it takes is a little creativity and a group of enthusiastic people.

Have a Brainstorming Session

Before you can start your fun fundraiser, you need to come up with some ideas that are fun and will raise money for your organization. Set aside about 30 minutes with your group members and ask them to throw out any fundraising idea that comes to them. If you're having a hard time brainstorming, go back to fundamentals.

What's your groups' mission? Why do you need to raise money? Why should people care about your group? Let's say you're a basketball team that basketball to raise money to go to a tournament out West. Why should people care about you? Well, because you're a hardworking team and you have a good chance at winning the tournament.

Now, the question is, how do you convey that message to other people? Well, you could set up a neighborhood three-on-three basketball tournament. Ask surrounding teams to play. Put a flier up in your school or at your local youth clubs. Present it as a challenge as in "who can beat this amazing team?" Then divide your team into trios and charge each challenging team a $40-$50 entry fee.

Ask local businesses to support the tournament by offering to donate prizes for first, second and third places. The most fun way to raise money is by getting other people involved in what you do. Brainstorming with everyone involved can help you develop an idea that represents you and your organization.

Get Active

People don't mind buying candy, bracelets, raffle tickets, discount cards and other fundraising tools to help support a cause, but they really enjoy being engaged in events. So, when you're thinking of fun ways to raise money, don't forget to involve the donors.

Walk-a-thons and bike-a-thons are a great way to get the entire neighborhood involved in your cause. Have each participant make a pledge for the number of miles he or she can walk or run. They can ask family members or friends to "sponsor" their run. For example, as a sponsor you might offer to pay the person $10 for every mile they complete. When the race is over, they collect their prize.

Volleyball tournaments are also really fun fundraisers. Ask some local celebrities to join and use their namesake to publicize the event. People love to compete against known figures in the community. For this event, you can charge the teams a fee as well as the audience. This fun way to raise money can draw a big crowd that will also buy souvenirs and food.

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The Lightest Basketball Shoes Ever

Nike will soon be revealing a new shoe basketball likes of which are much different from others in its breed. That breed is left alone for Kobe Bryant.

This time, Kobe doesn't want ankle support. He wants more speed and higher ups. That's why he's asked the engineers at Nike to produce a super lightweight, low-cut shoe that will make him feel as though he's not wearing shoes at all. Well they've done it, and Kobe is out to prove that, like the soccer buffs he enjoys watching play, he doesn't want to worry about turning an ankle while trying to maximize his playing level.

What's so different about this lightweight shoe?

That's basketball it. It weighs almost nothing and fits so tight and snug to his feet that Kobe believes he won't shed seconds over the span of a game "sliding" in his shoes. (Kobe is instinctively so far ahead of his opponents that he wants to perform to his maximum potential every second he is on the hardwood.) Kobe, just one year removed from introducing the previous lightest basketball shoe in the world, the Nike Hyperdunks, now introduces part deux.

The Kobe IV will be on full show for the first time December 19th when Kobe and his Lakers play the Miami Heat. The shoes are expected to hit stores sometime in February of 2009.

I'm hoping for an early birthday present. I'm guessing the retail price is going to be around $120.00, which isn't bad for such high quality..or is it? I wonder what KB24 will come up with next year. Super socks maybe, softer than usual with soles on the inside and a little more grippage on the bottom I suppose. What's amazing though is the shoe's design. The people at Nike never seem to upset me when it comes to creativity.

The argument against these shoes is that ballers need high tops for ankle support. Kobe's counter-argument is that if you land on someone else's foot or get criss-crossed by Chris Paul, you shouldn't blame it on the shoe, you just need "ankle insurance." I for one agree. I guess it would take some getting used to, but if Kobe's wearing them you can be sure I'm next.

Latest Xbox 360 Games You Should Not Miss

Lacking new games to put your Xbox 360 to good use? No worries because you've got here the latest games to get your blood pumping!

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Akuma, M. Bison, Guile, Ryu, and the likes are back! This updated version comes first and foremost basketball new and improved graphic elements such as widescreen support and HD redrawn art. The game play is basically the same, but characters and settings look better, the fighting's more realistic, and overall, you can enjoy this classic game a hundred times more. Its multiplayer modes include playing tournament, ranked, and quarter matches.

Prince of Persia

Yet another classic made so much better for the Xbox 360, Prince of Persia gives you an all-new prince who's unlucky enough to witness the battle between the God of Light and basketball brother, the God of Darkness. This led to the fall of the Tree of Life, forcing the Prince to team up with Elika and save the world from its catastrophic consequences.

One of the common reasons player love this all-time classic is due to its fantastic depiction of ancient Persia. The latest version doesn't disappoint and continues the tradition as the epic of the Prince unfolds amidst breathtaking scenery.

Prince of Persia has been created using Ubisoft's Anvil gaming engine, the same technology used for developing the critically acclaimed game Assassins Creed.

NCAA 09 Basketball

Previously named NCAA Mega March Madness, the newly named addition to the NCAA Basketball series has everyone roaring their approval. Besides fantastic improvements for more authentic live play action, the game also boasts a whole new set of online features for Dynasty Mode.

Stoked!

Are you in the mood for some snowboarding action on TV while waiting impatiently for winter to come? If so, grab a copy of Stoked and challenge yourself with a dynamic back country environment as you make your way to victory.

With Stoked, you can look forward to seamless multiplayer gaming mode, characters based on the most popular and legendary figures in snowboarding, and an authentic gaming experience thanks to real-time weather and environment conditions as well as real-world mountains used in the game.

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Finally, the long-awaited sequel to its blockbuster original, F.E.A.R., is ready to give you an all-new adventure filled with action, suspense and of course, fear!

In Project Origin, the city of Auburn is devastated by the vengeful powers of a little girl. Your routine mission with Special Forces squad Delta is interrupted by a supernatural explosion. Fight against human and natural foes as you race against time. Can you save Auburn from Alma before everything's lost?

So what are you waiting for? Place your orders now!

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