By Sharon Mikrut Competition for resources in the nonprofit community is fierce, forcing nonprofit organizations to look beyond traditional fundraising strategies, such as applying for grants and contracts. Although there are a myriad of ways to raise funds, this article focuses on generating revenue through your organization’s website. If you haven’t used your website to…
Canstruction held its 14th Annual International Competition in Las Vegas this year as part of the Society for Design Administration’s annual convention. Canstruction is the Society for Design Administration’s community service project that promotes the design community and raises food for hunger relief efforts. This year the SDA remembered Cheri Melillo, who founded Canstruction in…
Here is an easy way to raise funds for your group. The hardest thing you will have to do is get your boss on board. Then you can kick back and relax….literally! Ask your employer if they will host a PJ Day for a good cause. Charge a fee to wear PJ’s (and support your…
Here is a creative fundraising idea that does not involve “funds”! Many people love to read, and lots of retirement homes, youth centers and hospitals are on the look out for current bestsellers. Consider hosting a current book exchange. Ask everyone to bring 2 (or more) current bestsellers. Place the books on display, and have…
This creative fundraiser will work any place where there is a gathering of people. For example, hold it during half-time at a high school game. Let people’s curiosity help you raise money for your cause, after all curiosity killed the cat. Have your group bring a wrapped package, big or small, to the auction. They…
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…
An interesting fund raiser that a company could do is to have each department (Finance, IT, Customer Service, etc.) come up with a basket or specialized service. They would either donate a service, or donate money to fill a basket. They could sell raffle tickets and the winner gets the prize. The raffle tickets can be sold to co-workers, vendors, customers, friends…
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…
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…
Convert your organization’s publications into a money-making fundraiser. Sell advertising space in your monthly newsletter, online updates, and annual reports. This can be a great money maker, or at the very least, cover the cost of putting the publication together. Offer members, supporters, and donors ad space at a discount. Sell full-page, half-page, quarter-page, and business…
