What is textbook fundraising?

Textbook fundraising is very much like a bake sale, only imagine selling a cookie worth up to $100! It is the sale of a resource (that is, used textbooks) for the sake of raising money for a cause.

Who can fundraise?

• Textbook fundraising is optimal for college students, since they have textbooks or have friends who do.
• Others can do this too, but they must be able to demonstrate their credibility and accountability to the students they work with. Don't blindly trust a person or organization with your precious textbooks. If you want your books to go to good use, make sure you know or research who is selling them first.

How to fundraise?

• First, you need a cause. We all can find something or someone that needs our help! What are you passionate about? Who do you want to help? (Note: this should not be yourself)
• Second, you need textbooks. Gather your textbooks and/or your friends. Make sure to tell them what your cause is and thank them for donating!
• Third, find a market. You may sell them to the school bookstore, but often there is a better deal to be found. If you can connect with friends or other students needing the book you can sell it to them directly. Otherwise, Amazon or another online marketplace will help.
• Last, you must give the money away. This is the best part! All your hard work goes to improving the world. Share your story with those who donated by sending them a copy of the receipt or telling them how much you were able to raise and give away!