If you know a good band or singer…
Ask the band or singer to perform at your fundraising event. Find a location, start preparing and advertising a couple months ahead of time. Be sure your promotional materials explain why you are fundraising, your motivations to study abroad, and details about AFS. Take donations at the event, sell tickets, or do both. If you take donations, be sure to have a way to collect the money. If you are selling tickets to the event, consider selling them in advance and at the door. If you have time and want to generate a bit more money, you could sell refreshments during the event.You and any friends your recruit to help you should be prepared to do all the promotion, set-up, and tear down.