How to save up for our pinning ceremony:

[avianale]

Our class graduates in 2015 and we have two years to save up and have a really awesome graduation.

Does anybody have any tips on what to do?

We have plans to fundraise about 2-3 times per semester. Our BSN program is only 2 years.

Any fundraising ideas or financial advice are appreciated.

Thank you!

[ktliz]

"We have plans to fundraise about 2-3 times per semester"

Seriously?? Trying to wrap my mind around taking that much time and energy to fundraise for a pinning ceremony, each and every semester.

I don't mean to rain on your parade, but after a lifetime of nursing, I would strongly advise that you and your classmates focus your energies on studying, test-taking et al, rather than fund-raising for a party.

Your energy is so much more effective when directed toward your curriculum and clinicals than the party after.

Agreed. I think we did 2 fundraisers in 4 semesters, and few students actually participated. The fundraisers mostly went to pay for our pins themselves. Otherwise, you forked up the cash for the pin. Each student also pitched in a set amount (I want to say like $12) for the ceremony. A couple hundred went for cake and drinks plus $100 for carnations. It was more than adequate for a lovely ceremony.