• Look for help if you're fundraising in Cincinnati.money image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
  
  When seeking fundraising programs, many people and organizations like to take advantage of locally based fundraisers that can help get their financial goals off the ground. Cincinnati has several local fundraising programs that are geared especially for people residing in the area.
  
  

Coupon Book

• Savings Sidekick Cincinnati provides coupon books that organizations can sell to raise money. These coupon books, debuting in August 2010, feature discounts on Cincinnati-based services, entertainment and restaurants. The coupon books can potentially save purchasers more money than the initial cost of the book.
  
  Organizations sell the books on consignment and can reap profits of $10 dollars per book.
  
  

Restaurant Fundraiser

• The T.G.I. Fridays in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers a charity fundraiser evening. An organizations can choose a weekday between Monday and Thursday. The restaurant will give 10 percent of the bill when organization members eat in or dine out on the designated date. Organization members must have a T.G.I. charity card on the date of the event. The fundraiser requires little work and will give organization members a break from cooking.
  
  

Cincinnati Reds

• The Cincinnati Reds offers a fundraiser that is perfect for sports fans and charity organization seeking to make a profit while promoting an enjoyable family activity. Groups can purchase discounted Reds tickets at 50 percent off. Groups then set their own price and make a profit. The Reds will acknowledge the name of the group on the scoreboard and may offer other inducements depending on the number of tickets sold.
  
  

Shopping Fundraiser

• The Cincinnati Kroger store offers a fundraiser that allows teams and organizations to sign up for a shopping fundraiser. An initial $10 dollar charity card must be purchased. Organization members or relatives upload money on the card, and the team or organization members get credit every time they shop at the store. Once a minimum group purchase is reached, Kroger sends the organization 4 percent of the money spent by the organization's members or their relatives. To qualify for this program, organizations must be non-profit and submit appropriate tax documentation to Kroger.