Today it is very difficult due to the present economic stress for people to hold fundraising projects even if it is for the purposes of charity organizations which need funds urgently.

Still there are good proven ways of raising funds for charity more successfully. You will find the work to be very enjoyable even though it is a bit tough at times. Most of the programs do not really require initial cash to set up.

Lots of innovative ideas as well as creativity is needed to make it work. Use methods like funfairs, musical and cultural shows, sports and carnivals.

In some of these activities one can even incorporate the help of some celebrities who would just be very glad to appear at the fundraisers. It would also make it more popular and help you to raise more money.

There are well known marathon runners who like to mix with people for the sake of helping the community. Creating social awareness is also another method for raising funds. Since most people love to be seen near celebrities, they would therefore attend your fundraiser in large numbers thereby giving you much money.

Then there is the selling of items such as gift baskets, candy, home decorations, other foodstuff and books. All these can be sold to the community to make cash.

Prominent artists can also be requested to donate their works to the exhibition and let these be sold to raise funds for causes such as natural calamities and other disasters.

Corporate sponsors help to boost fundraisers too, since they want to be supportive of community activities, helping the poor and needy situations. They do this easily through putting money into sports activities and other games in order to help raise more money for worthy causes. They would, for example, be willing to support a cause so long as they can do some product or service promotions. This works both ways, to create awareness for their products and boost company image and also to give to charities.