Individual Fundraising Ideas

Make the most of a raffle night to raise funds and increase brand recognition of your organization, while offering appealing prizes from local businesses who will also gain exposure through this strategy.

Encourage supporters to share their individual fundraising ideas pages with their network of friends and family so that more people can support your campaign without attending in person. This way, more people will join your cause without you needing to worry about attendance issues at events.

Concession Stand

Concession stands are kiosks that sell snacks, beverages and various food products at high school football games, baseball tournaments or fairs. It's a staple at sporting events and fairs alike.

Organise your concession stand so popular items are easy for volunteers and workers to access, which will reduce service times while increasing sales.

SignUpGenius can make it easier for volunteers to volunteer without burdening those responsible, which is especially useful during holiday seasons.

Fashion Show

Even if your fundraising event can't afford the extravagant theme of High School Musical or Sixteen Candles, that doesn't have to be dull! Your fundraiser doesn't have to be boring either.

Create a fashion show that fits with your fundraising goal, such as fall clothes, beach apparel or lingerie. Select a theme and coordinate music, lighting and decorations around it.

Are your musicians, choir, or orchestra looking for ways to strengthen supporter engagement with them? A virtual concert may be just what is needed! Attendees can purchase tickets to watch livestream performances they are interested in, donate funds directly for that performance, as well as sell t-shirts or posters from the event.

Dog Kissing Booth

Build a kissing booth for adoption events, fundraisers or any other community gatherings featuring your friendly dogs to raise money (this would make an excellent volunteer project!) If your pets love meeting people and get everyone laughing. (It makes an awesome volunteer project!)

One word of warning: doggie kissing booths should be approached with caution by children and should only be done under adult supervision, since improper execution could teach children how to interact with dogs inappropriately and lead to dog bites.

Meditation Night

Studies suggest meditation may help with sleep issues. Plan a fundraising night where supporters can meditate and relax - charge a small fee and offer concessions such as popcorn or candy to make the event even more exciting!

Hosting a visualization meditation, which helps people envision success, can also boost immunity and reduce stress. Engaging some local yoga teachers as instructors for classes can turn this event into a late night party fundraiser!

Mattress Sale

Good mattresses don't come cheap, but that doesn't mean you must pay full price. Keep an eye out for sales around Presidents Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day to find discounts comparable to what Black Friday can provide.

If you can't wait for sales, try asking retailers for zero interest financing plans to stretch your budget further. Additionally, don't be shy to haggle - many stores and sellers will drop prices just to win your business, says Paladini - sometimes as much as 50% off of original price of mattresses!

Sleep-In

Get your supporters to take a well-earned break by hosting a spa night and offering massages or other forms of relaxation therapy for an affordable fee.

Bring competition between supporters with this entertaining fundraising idea inspired by America's Funniest Home Videos. Charge participants an entrance fee and sell concessions like popcorn or candy for maximum revenue generation.

Have your major donors organize virtual house parties where they can discuss the work of your organization with attendees and solicit donations from them. Provide pre-written scripts, emails and social media posts so that managing such an event won't be cumbersome for them.

Calendar Fundraiser

Calendars are one of the most successful fundraising ideas, providing high-visibility exposure for your cause all year long. Combine it with a photo contest to engage more supporters and raise more funds.

Fundraisers that target holiday-inspired merchandise are an excellent way to increase sales for schools. While this event requires an initial cost investment, its potential returns can be immense - make sure that there is a plan with defined goals in order to prevent costly missteps and keep everyone focused and organized!