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Car
Wash Fundraiser Ideas |
Car wash fundraisers are a proven money-maker
in virtually every community. All you need are willing volunteers, a
high-traffic location with good visibility, and some attention
getting signs.
You can put a car wash fundraiser together
on short notice, but they work best with a little planning. Here's
how to get started...
Things To Do List
1- Line up
a location with good main road frontage
2- Ensure it has
suitable water access
3- Assemble supplies list ?hoses,
buckets, wash towels, dry towels, squeegees
4- Assign each
volunteer an item from the supplies list
5- Make 8-10
poster board signs in high-contrast colors
6- Arrange your
volunteers in 2-hour shifts
7- Get advance publicity, if
possible
How To List
1- Organize your group into
teams - Promotion, Sales, Wash, Dry
2- Promotion team
attracts new clients with signs
3- Sales team explains
offer (use flyer for quick info) and up-sells clients
4-
Wash team soaps, scrubs, and rinses each car
5- Dry team
gets water residue off, vacuums, does tires, etc.
6- Have
at least two lines so you can wash two or more cars at once
7- Wash cars for six to eight hours (Saturday 9:00 to 3:00
preferred)
Your fundraiser's success will depend on the
weather. If you can wash 12 cars an hour (one every 10 minutes in
each line), you can raise $500- $1000 in one day.
Remember
to put together a quick flyer that includes the reason why you're
raising funds and clearly states the price. You can even offer some
extra services such as providing high-gloss tire treatment or
vacuuming interiors for an additional fee.
Car Wash
Fundraiser - Success Tips
1- Location, location, location!
2- Sell car wash fundraiser tickets in advance
3- Use a
flyer that clearly explaining why you're raising funds
4-
List all prices concisely in large, bold type
5- Up-sell
to include additional services
6- Partner with another
group if your head count is low 7- Increase revenue with an extra
offering such as a 2-for-1 pizza savings card
Alternatively, you can advertise a free car wash and just ask for
donations for your cause.
Often, this can raise more cash
than stating a specific price, because people will see a group of
volunteers working hard and having a good time, and may part with
their money more easily.
Final Advice
Make sure
to keep the event fun for all your participants and your customers.
Play upbeat music. Provide soft drinks and snacks to keep the energy
level up.
Keep safety in mind. Be sure to get volunteers
to hold and wave signs toward passing traffic, not just volunteers
to wash cars.
If you have time, get your car wash
fundraiser some publicity coverage in the local newspaper, or by
posting signs a day or two in advance.
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