Proof that creativity and initiative can go a long way in fundraising…
Straight from their website – “The Fledgling Initiative aims to make awesome wine for the benefit of Room to Read, a non-profit organization extending literacy and educational opportunities to children worldwide. Every case sold will provide approximately 60 local language children’s [...]
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Category Archives: "Fun"draisers for Adults
Wine Sales to Benefit Literacy
Traveling Rednecks
This is a great fundraiser and is super easy to set up. All you need is a pickup truck loaded with some tacky yard decorations. Think falling apart plastic lawn chairs, an old toilet, and an old car part or two, etc. Make sure that you dress the part in raggedy clothes. Print up an [...]
Reality TV Fundraiser
Reality TV - how are we all pulled into watching it. Instead of watching it, why not use it as a creative fundraising idea for two charities.
Teams are formed, and over several weeks, tasks are given, such as selling baked goods, or putting on a talent show, and for each task half of the money raised is [...]
Athlete vs. Parents Fundraiser
How many times do we see parents in the stands of a game, trying to “coach” their children on what to do or how to play?
Here is a fundraiser that could switch the roles, or let the parents put their words into actions, while raising money for a specific organization or school team. The idea [...]
Gain by Losing – Fundraising Idea
No doubt fueled by the popular weight loss TV show, there seems to be a current trend in fundraising. I have recently gotten 2 notices from friends that they are taking advantage of this trend. One is losing weight for Stamp Out Hunger. She has asked her friends to donate a certain amount for every [...]
Wedding Dress & “Poetry” Extravaganza – Ladies Only Fundraiser
Most women love a “girls night”. How about capitalizing on that fact to earn cash for your group? Host a Wedding Dress Fashion Show & “Poetry” Extravaganza!
Gather 2o willing volunteers who can still fit into their wedding dresses
Ask each of them to model their wedding dresses, as well as read a piece of “poetry” that [...]
Snowman Chips
For a unique (and often irresistible) gag gift, sell snack baggies filled with 4 Large marshmallows and a slip of printed paper that reads:
“You’ve been naughty, so here’s the scoop. All you get for Christmas is snowman poop.”
It’s a little tacky, but people love to pay a couple of dollars for the “gift” idea. Very [...]
Business Challenge Fundraising
Many companies host team-building workshops and outings to help increase morale and build cooperation among co-workers. You can turn your next team-building exercise into a philanthropic one by adding a charitable component to the event.
Companies in the UK are partnering together to sponsor such an event. Corporate teams are invited to test their business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills [...]
Basketball Bracket Fundraiser
Cash in on the tournament excitement by coordinating a basketball tournament pool. Charge an entry fee per person and decide on the percent of payout. Let folks now that the rest of the money raised is a fundraiser for your organization.
You can find bracket templates here to fill use. Set a deadline for entry and [...]
Home Brew Sampler Fundraiser
Contact a local brewing group interested in home brewing. Ask if they’d be willing to partner together for a fundraiser where you host a sampling fundraiser. Sell tickets to the event and allow people to sample from the home brewers gathered. Add in a silent auction of raffle along with concessions to increase your fundraising [...]
