School fundraising ideas: Grocery Store Certificate
Ask your local grocery store for a couple of gift certificates. Most chains love to support the local school or church. But don't forget the small guys either. Your locally owned market or ethnic market are often happy to donate as well.
Your Very Own Parking Space
Do you have a separate parking lot for staff & teachers? See if there is an extra space available. Auction off a parking space for the year. You can even purchase a sign saying "Reserved for the Smith family." (Or check with your local sign maker as they might like to donate a sign.) Your parents will love the idea of not having to wait in a line to drop off and pick up their children.
This item is not only popular for parents but also a great to include in a high school silent auction. For the ultimate teen gift, a parent can purchase a parking space for their teen-driver for the year. If your school permits, see if the teen can “personally decorate” their parking space. Nothing says happiness for a teenager like being a VIP!
Have more than one space available? Pearl Bids allows you to generate bid sheets which allow for multiple winners - either for a set-predetermined bid price or where the highest multiple bidders win.
Unique Fundraising Idea: Have an Instant Envelope Raffle
Sell sealed envelops with coupons for instant winners. This is a great way to mingle with people during an event. Get a large number of envelopes and fill each one either with a winning coupon or a 'Better luck next time' note. Make sure 1 in 4 is a winner. Mix all the envelopes well. Punch a hole on the corner of the sealed envelope and hang all yoru envelopes on a large ring - or two. Volunteers carry the rings and watch their collection decrease as they work the crowd to sell envelopes.
Easy Fundraising Idea: Give Your Favorite Teacher a Day Off
Do you have a principal who can substitute teach for a day? Ask them to sub a class for one of their teachers for a day. This fundraiser works well at elementary schools where parents love to give their favorite teacher the day off. Do you want to go really go all out? Throw in a baseball ticket or a spa day for the teacher. This item goes for big bugs each year. 
Fundraising Tip: Don't Forget the Pizza Certificate
While we all want to win the exclusive vacation, not everyone can afford the grand prize. Make sure and provide opportunities for those on a tighter budget to participate as well; they are also part of your community and often contribute by volunteering etc. Make your event inclusive by having a number of donations under $20. Every pizza parlor would love to get their name out there by supplying a couple certificates for a free pizza. And who doesn't like pizza? Pearl Bids supports multiple winners on the same bid sheet, so there is no need to crowd the table with duplicate bid sheets.