[honeychile]

Cardinal Rule of Fundraising: Never Cannibalize Your Membership!

Second Rule of Fundraising: If you can do it without any initial outlay of money, it's a better fundraiser.



Seriously, apples go bad. The vast majority of people to whom you would sell the apples (fellow college students) aren't going to buy a $5 caramel apple, no matter how fancy it is.

For your initial fundraiser, go to DQ, Buffalo Wild Wings, Potbelly's or any other place who will donate a percentage. It's much less work for you, and it can't go wrong - you won't have candy or make up or whatever sitting around for months afterwards. Try coupon cards, which people can use to get a discount on eating at certain places, and you get the profits.

Be sure to let everyone and their dog know WHAT you're doing, WHEN you're doing it, and WHERE it will be. Nothing is more frustrating than hearing, "If I had only known."

Best of luck!