Money Tree

🌳 Grow Your Profits with a Fundraising Money Tree

Looking for a simple yet eye-catching way to raise funds at your next event? Say hello to the Money Tree — a fun, low-cost prize that’s sure to turn heads and boost participation.

Whether you’re running a school fete, trivia night, or community raffle, a money tree is a creative twist that adds instant appeal and excitement.

What is a Money Tree?

A money tree is exactly what it sounds like — a small decorative tree or plant (real or artificial) that’s “growing” with prizes. Think:

• ✨ Scratchie cards

• ✨ Gift vouchers

• ✨ Cold hard cash (notes attached with pegs or ribbons)

Place it in a nice pot, decorate it with ribbons or paper leaves (or origami cash!), and voilà — you’ve got yourself a prize that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy (and cheap) to put together.

How to Use It

The money tree is super flexible and works brilliantly as:

• 🎟 A raffle or auction prize (with or without other bundled goodies)

• 🍫 A prize on the chocolate wheel

• 🧠 A reward for trivia night winners

• 🎯 A classroom or team incentive

• 🎁 A lucky door prize

You can also theme your money tree to suit the event. For example, a “Pamper Tree” with beauty vouchers and self-care items, or a “Family Fun Tree” with movie passes and take-away vouchers.

Tips to Make It Work

• 💰 Set a budget – You don’t need to go overboard. Ask local businesses to donate vouchers or scratchies, or pool a small amount of funds to purchase prizes.

• 🌱 Keep it visible – Display it prominently on the night to build buzz.

• 📸 Take a photo – Share it on social media with a caption like “Who wouldn’t want to win this?” to drive engagement and ticket sales.

• 🎟 Add it to a multi-prize draw – Combine with other prizes for a tiered raffle with more chances to win.

Why It Works

It’s not just the prizes that make the money tree a winner — it’s the presentation. People love the novelty of it. It looks generous, it’s fun, and it invites curiosity.

“We used a money tree as a trivia night prize, and everyone was talking about it. The tickets flew out the door!”

Final Thoughts

A money tree is proof that great fundraising ideas don’t have to be complicated or expensive. With a bit of creativity and a handful of prizes, you can grow your fundraising success — one leaf at a time.

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