By: Marc A Pitman, The Fundraising Coach Have you ever asked someone trying to sell you a product if they use it themselves? It can be pretty illuminating. After all, if they don’t use the product, perhaps it’s not a good one for you to use either. So too with fundraising. If you’re asking for…
During the winter months when it is cold and the kids get are getting restless (mid January and February) would be a great time for a bowling fundraiser. You could have the kids do it in teams or single. Keeping in mind that the prizes should fit the different age groups and will peak the kids…
Here’s a creative fundraising idea to get the whole community involved in a school fundraiser. Gather pledges for each touchdown scored during the season by the high school football team. The same can be done for soccer goals, 3-point shots in basketball, or home runs in baseball. Make sure that you communicate the charity or…
Are you pationate about your cause? Show your loyalty and support by volunteering to participate in a lock-in. This creative fundraiser will be sure to draw some attention if promoted right. Arrange for your location. The accomodations should be sparce, yet sufficient to not endanger those being locked-in. Set a goal for the amount you…
Now this is a fundraiser for brave and hearty souls. Organize a dip in a frozen lake for the benefit of your organization. Participants obtain pledges before the plunge. On the day of the event, organizers cut a large hole in the water. Also arrange for a warming tent, emergency medical help, and warm concessions…
Here’s a fundraising idea that will get the whole community involved and teach your kids that there are things bigger than just the score of the game. Choose a charity that the team and community can get behind and support. Then, encourage team members to solicit pledges for their performance during the game. For example,…
This can be an incredibly meaningful fundraiser. It’s often done to support cancer research. People sign up to have their heads shaved and raise pledges for doing so. A shaving event held recently at North Haven Middle School in Connecticut brought in more than $15,000 for children’s cancer research. Read more about their success… To…
Who says that organization you’re raising money for should be the only one to benefit from your fundraising? With a yogathon, the participates benefit from a fun, relaxing, and educational day of yoga while you raise money for your cause. Much like any “thon” type events…participates raise pledges and promise to complete a task. With…
Here’s a wild fundraising idea with a survivor twist. Have teams of two sign up to voluntarily be handcuffed together and dropped off at an undisclosed location. They must find their way back to the starting point – with no money. You can raise funds by taking pledges in support of the volunteer teams. This…
