Students attending the CYLC program National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Secret Service at the White House in Washington, D.C. A student at the CYLC program National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. viewing the Vietnam Veterans memorial The presidential plaque in Washington, D.C.

Fundraising Ideas

Successful fundraising starts with a great idea — or two or three great ideas. Below, you'll find some suggestions for fundraising that have worked for others. Maybe one of these methods will be the one you've been looking for, or it will give you an idea for something of your very own.

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