The basics : what your group can and can't do when raising money -- Getting your volunteers eager and ready -- Planning your group's fundraising strategy -- Sponsorships and other support from businesses -- Selling goods and services, new or used -- Requesting donations from individual members -- Event-planning strategies -- Dinners and other food events -- Auctions : live, silent, and online -- Fairs and festivals -- Benefit concerts and lectures -- Home and garden tours -- Walkathons, contests, games, and sporting events.