You might think that fundraising is only for charity events and for school age children who are trying to find a way to pay for school field trips or senior proms.
However, that is not the case.
Fundraising is just that; a way to raise funds, and do it quickly and easily.
When you find yourself in the financial quicksand, you can use fundraising as a way to lift yourself back out.
However, there are a few things to remember.
If you want to use a fundraiser for your own benefit, it would still be wise to donate at least a portion of it to charity.
That will make it easier for people to help you out if they know you are trying to help others out as well and not just yourself.
Always be clear about what you are doing with the money.
The last thing you want to do is lie to a bunch of good hearted Samaritans who are trying to help someone else out.
That could get you into a whole lot of trouble.
Another good tip is to get a bunch of people involved.
That will also make people more willing to help you out.
One guy hanging out in a parking lot offering to wash cars probably isn't going to get a lot of takers.
However, a big group of people all washing cars together looks pretty appealing to people with a dirty car.
The materials are pretty cheap as well; you only need a water source, some carwash, buckets and sponges.
Then you just need to break out the elbow grease and get started!