Top 8 Fundraiser Ideas
— So, you’re tasked with raising hundreds, even thousands of dollars for your cause, event or project. But where to begin? Well, consider a few of the following fundraising ideas to start pulling in funds!
Host a Bowling Tournament Fundraiser — A bowling tournament fundraiser is a great way to pull in funds and raise awareness, all while having tons of fun!
Host a Canister Drive — A canister drive is an extremely effective method for raising funds over an extended period of time, with a minimal expense and little time investment required. The only catch is you need to empty the canisters on a regular basis; otherwise, you risk a significant loss if a canister is stolen!
Host a Comedy Night Fundraiser — Everyone enjoys a good laugh, making comedy night fundraisers extremely popular occasions! It’s just a matter of finding a family-friendly comic and an affordable venue that will allow you to maximize profits!
Host a Rubber Duck Fundraiser — A rubber duck fundraiser is a race, held on a stream or river. The ducks are put in the water at the starting line and the first one to the finish line wins a prize! Profits come from the entry fee, which is usually around $10 per person.
Host a Craft Fair Fundraiser — A craft fair fundraiser can be a very profitable event, especially if you have access to a venue or open space where you can host the fair. You’ll earn profits from the registration fees and from donations, which are sold off at silent auction.
Host a 50-50 Raffle — A 50-50 raffle is an easy, quick fundraising idea. You just need to host it in a location with lots of people! Supporters pay a fee to get a raffle ticket and the raffle winner(s) splits the profits with the organization!
Host an Online Fundraiser — An online fundraiser is a great idea, especially if you have a strong social media following or a robust e-newsletter mailing list. It costs virtually nothing to host the fundraiser. You can solicit straight donations or you can get artisans, crafters and retailers to make donations of items that can be given away as prizes.
Host a Bake Sale — No list of fundraiser ideas would be complete without mention of a bake sale! It’s easy to get lots of donations of baked goods from local bakeries and locals who enjoy baking at home. And there’s little or no overhead, so the profits are very healthy (even if the baked goods aren’t!)
Category: Fundraising Tips, Ideas and Strategies
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