Thousands of students and teachers fundraise every year so that their schools can attend Close Up.  Here are a few tips we’ve learned from them over the years.

• It's never too late to start. People want to support schools
• Set team and individual goals with your students
• Have each student create a contact list
• Write a short script for your students to use
• Ask students to email and call their family and friends
• Contact local businesses; invite them to sponsor your school
• Contact your local media; tell them about your trip and that you're looking for sponsors
• Car Wash (sell tickets in advance to get paid “rain or shine”)
• Coin or Donation Drive
• Bake Sale
• 50-50 raffle (proceeds split with the winner)
• “Help-with-Chores” coupon books for your community
• Click here to see if any of your students qualify for scholarship assistance

Questions? 800-CLOSE UP or email us