If you have friends and family that like to eat at restaurants…
Visit a few restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries in your town and speak with a manager about whether the restaurant would partner with you and donate a percentage of its daily sales to your fundraising efforts. Be prepared to explain why you are fundraising, your motivations to study abroad, and details about AFS. Applebee’s restaurants, for example, will donate 10% of food sales from each guest check if your supporters present a flyer to their server at the time of purchase. This program is called “Dining to Donate.” Learn more here. Note: The Applebee’s fundraiser is only for students living in New York, New Jersey, Georgia and Florida, and must be done in a group as the funds will only go to an organization. Work with your local AFS area team to create a team of fundraisers! Work with the restaurant to create a flyer and promote your event to your friends and family and around the community.