How to Raise $100 Fast 1. Donate $20 yourself. That first donation is the hardest, so get yourself started on the right foot! $80 to go! How to Raise $500 (or more) in 10 Days Day 1 Sponsor yourself for $25 2. Ask 1 relative for $10. Day 2 Ask 2 family members to donate $25 each 3. Ask 1 friend for $10. The cost of a movie. Day 3 Ask 5 friends to contribute $20 4. Get 1 co-worker to give you $10. That’s eating out for lunch 1 less day this week. Half way there only $50 left. 5. Email 2 people you know and ask for a small donation of only $5. 6. Get Social and post a message and link on Facebook or Twitter and ask for only $5. Just two $5 donations will keep you on track. 7. The neighbor who always asks to borrow something from you - ask them for a $10 donation. 8. You pay them for their services, now ask them for help. Ask 1 person (automechanic, insurance agent, dentist, doctor, etc.) for a $10 donation. Only $10 left to raise! 9. Ask 1 member of your group to donate the last $10 you need. If you are a member of a book club, social club, young professional group, church etc. this is a great place to get that last donation you need! 10. Congratulations! You have reached your $100 goal. Now that you’re there, re-visit these steps and double your donations! Day 4 Ask 5 co-workers to contribute $10 Day 5 Ask 5 neighbors to contribute $10 Day 6 Ask 5 people from your place of worship to contribute $10 Day 7 Ask your boss for a company contribution of $50 (better yet, find out if your company will match all of what you raise!) Day 8 Ask 2 businesses or companies that you deal with through work to sponsor you for $25 Day 9 Ask businesses you frequent to personally contribute $15 (hair salon, dry cleaner, favorite restaurant, etc.) Day 10 Hold a team fundraiser (bake sale, car wash, raffle, etc.)