ADOPTION FUNDRAISING

ADOPTION FUNDRAISING

A Child's Desire
Although A Child's Desire Organization only offer adoption grants to non-profit adoption agencies, they have developed a great fundraiser, which can be used by any adopting families to be used towards any of their adoption related expenses.

A Family's Desire; Fundraising for Adoption
The Campbell family site has created a way to raise funds to adopt their children and they want to share this with other loving families that have a deep desire to adopt.

A Mother's Love
Valerie Gagnon is currently helping people all across the country through fundraising to defray their adoption and infertility costs.

Anna Bears Adoption Fundraising
The owners of this site came up with the idea to sell teddy bears with a logo that says "I support adoption" and a picture of a child.

Besem Natural Scents
Besem is Hebrew for pure, worthy, a sweet smell. Besem Natural Scents makes the cleanest burning, best fragranced soy candles available. It began as a business through a family that has a heart for orphans, and initially wanted to raise money to help pay for their two adoptions. They donate 10% of all their profits to orphan relief.

Candle Fundraising
One of our top candle fundraising lines is manufactured in the United States by Botika Candles. Three styles of candles including a great new wickless candle. You sell from free brochures and order forms we provide. You will make 50% profit on your candle sale and can even qualify for free shipping.

Christian Advocates For Adoption (CAFA)
Funding your adoption through CAFA is NOT by means of a grant, gift or loan from this ministry, but by inviting others to participate with you in this blessed event. By asking for support for your adoption, you are opening a door of opportunity to others to participate in the cause of the fatherless.

Domino's Fund Raising Cards
People are always looking for free pizza coupons. This program provides the opportunity to sell cards offering free Domino's pizza coupons to supporters and making very high profits selling them. They are very easy to sell. After all, who would not want a free pizza coupon?

Easy Fundraising Ideas.Com
Easy Fundraising Ideas offers a great selection of the best fundraising products and ideas for groups such as school fundraising, church fundraisers , charity fund raising and many others.

Fundraising Flower Bulbs
An adoption fundraiser that does not require any upfront money you should consider holding flower fundraisers either in the spring or fall. The flower bulb program and planting flowers is very symbolic to new life. The bulbs are competitively priced and offer 50% profit on each and every sale you make. They provide free brochures and order forms you use to pre sell with and you order only what you have sold.

Gooseberry Patch
Gooseberry Patch is an online gift store with a country flair. While not specifically tailored to adoptive parents, Gooseberry Patch offers a fundraising program where they state you can earn up to 58% profit on the products you sell. The fundraising catalog includes cookbooks, calendars and other gift items, and there are no minimum order requirements.

Lifesong for Orphans/Both Hands
Provide an innovative method to help remove the financial barrier to your adoption

Invisible Rebate Program
The program works by setting each family up with their own web-site at no cost. You then solicit people to visit your web site and purchase from three personal care, nutrition and skin care product lines supplied by the program. On a monthly basis, you will receive a check for 40% of the sales originating on your web site (excluding shipping & handling). There are no up-front costs and your work is limited to getting people to visit the web site and purchase products.

Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministires
KK believe that a lack of finances shouldn't prevent a child from being part of a loving family. Their website has links to pages that explain the adoption fundraising/grant program offered by Kingdom Kids.

One Hundred Good Wishes
One Hundred Good Wishes was inspired by the Northern Chinese tradition called Bai Jia Bei, or "100 Good Wishes" We have created this FREE web resource for which adoptive families can use to not only share their adoption journey and gather good wishes from loved ones, but also as a tool to raise financial support, helping to bring our sweet children home.

The Mall
A number of people have set up a small business from their homes with the proceeds going into the adoption account. These tend to be in the hand-craft category. Take a close look at for some examples of current businesses.

Yahoo Fundraising for Adoption Group
This is a group for members that are adopting to help each other come up with ideas to finance an adoption. Please consider joining our group while we are all going through this journey together!

Yahoo Group For Adoption Fundraising
Support group for sharing fundraising ideas with other adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. Domestic and International both welcome.

Other Ideas:

1] Look into Home Equity Loans or Refinance.

2] Borrow from family members - Although there are many different financial options, many will require that you have your adoption completed before reimbursement. Family members could be asked to assist financially in this interim.

3] Borrow from a 401(k) or Retirement Account - Consult your tax advisor or financial planner regarding the tax benefits of this loan option and how it will affect your future retirement finances.

4] Borrow from a Life Insurance Policy - Cash value life insurance policies often allow you to borrow against the policy. Consult your insurance agent as to whether or not this option is available to you.

5] Contact Airlines requesting a reduced rate or waiver of fees to get your child - See above Airlines that offer discounted air fare for adoptions.

6] Educational Credits - Some agencies/attorneys offer an educational credit toward your fees.

7] Corporate Benefits - Some corporate employers provide an adoption incentive, in the way of a cash payment toward your adoption fees. Visit Adoption Quest at: http://adoption.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite for a list of participating employers.

8] Bake Sales - Some people have arranged bake sales, often in conjunction with their local church.

9] Fundraising Dinners or Breakfasts - For those with a culinary flair, some parents have organized dinners or breakfasts which people buy �tickets� to attend. I have read of everything from backyard barbecues to elegant multi-course gourmet dinners. Some people have even been successful in recruiting restaurants or food markets to donate the food necessary for the event so that the out of pocket cost to hold the event is minimal and the entire �ticket� price can be put towards adoption expenses.

10] Church Benefits - Churches are wonderful places to fundraise. Some people have used their church hall for free or for a nominal fee to hold a fundraiser. I have read of churches donating hot dogs and hamburgers for a �pay to attend� cook-out, with all proceeds going to the adoptive family. I have also read of pancake breakfasts where church members volunteer to bring pancake mix, coffee, and other supplies and then volunteer to do the cooking � again, all proceeds benefiting the adoptive family.

11] Car Washes - Hey, it works for high school cheerleaders and football teams. Get a bunch of volunteers together and get washing.

12] Raffles - Many people have had success with raffles, usually in conjunction with a local business. Find an item to raffle (or have one donated if you can), and talk to local businesses about selling tickets for the raffle. Make sure it is clear that the raffle will help with adoption expenses.

13] Craft Sales - If you are crafty, make some crafts and start selling them. If you aren�t crafty, but know someone who is, ask them to help you. I have read of people having success at this by offering their crafts at church fairs or at local craft fairs.