The Association of Fund-Raising Distributors and Suppliers, an international association of companies that manufacture, supply, and distribute products for fundraising, offers a handy toolkit and advice for dealing with fundraising companies.
Grants
The National Education Association offers numerous grants for young leaders and educators, including topic-specific grants for issues like literacy, HIV prevention, and civil rights.
Youth Service America awards grants to teens, educators, and adult helpers for youth-led service and service-learning projects, offering funding, training, and resource support. They award more than $1 million in grant money every year.