One of the most important things to any effective ministry is being able to survive financially. In Youth Ministry, this generally means that youth groups are required to do some fundraising to help pay for events that are not in the annual budget. Here are some links that include fundraising ideas that can be used in the parish to help pay for trips, retreats and other activities.

Please note:  While feel that these are reliable websites, please know that these site are not sponsored by the Diocese of Grand Island or any of it offices.  If you feel the information is not reliable please contact us and we will remove the links from our website.

• EGAD Ideas
  
  This website contains free ideas that have been tested by people who are currently in youth ministry so you will find time tested ideas that you and your youth will enjoy.

• Groups Youth Ministry
  
  This website is hosted by Group Publishing. These are ideas that have been published in Group Magazine and were also submitted by people who work in ministry.

• Do-It Yourself Fundraisers
  
  These ideas come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Some contain all the details, while others contain brief summaries and can be adapted to your specific needs. Some of them may be very similar with different names...which probably means they are proven successful fundraisers!