Top 100 Fundraising Ideas
Community & Event-Based Fundraisers
1.Silent Auction
2.Gala or Dinner Event
3.Themed Trivia Night
4.Benefit Concert
5.Talent Show
6.Community Yard Sale
7.Car Wash Fundraiser
8.Craft Fair or Vendor Market
9.5K Run/Walk Event
10.Family Fun Day
11.Scavenger Hunt
12.Game Night Tournament
13.Paint & Sip Event
14.Bingo Night
15.Food Truck Festival
16.Outdoor Movie Night
17.Chili Cook-Off
18.Comedy Night
19.Costume Party or Halloween Event
20.Pet Parade or Dog Wash
Donation-Driven Campaigns
21.Annual Giving Campaign
22.Monthly Donor Drive
23.Matching Gift Challenge
24.Round-Up Spare Change Campaign
25.Birthday Fundraisers (Facebook or Instagram)
26.Legacy or Planned Giving Program
27.Giving Tuesday Campaign
28.Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
29.Sponsor-a-Child/Family/Item Program
30.Corporate Matching Gifts
Creative & DIY Fundraisers
31.Bake Sale
32.Cookbook Fundraiser
33.Handmade Craft Sales
34.Flower or Plant Sale
35.Candle or Soap Making Workshop
36.Art Show Fundraiser
37.Handmade Card Sale
38.Pet Calendar Fundraiser
39.Virtual Silent Art Auction
40.Personalized Merchandise (T-shirts, hats, mugs)
Online & Virtual Fundraising
41.Virtual Trivia Night
42.Virtual 5K/Challenge Event
43.Online Auction
44.Crowdfunding Campaign
45.Donation-Based Webinar or Workshop
46.Online Raffle
47.Text-to-Give Campaign
48.Virtual Bingo
49.Zoom Cooking Class
50.Streaming Concert or Live Event
Social Media Fundraising
51.Instagram Story Donation Challenge
52.Facebook Fundraising Tools
53.TikTok Challenge for Donations
54.Influencer Partnership Fundraiser
55.Hashtag Donation Challenge
56.Online Giving Day Countdown
57.Share Your Story Campaign
58.Donor Shoutout Series
59.Thank You Video Series
60.Impact Story Highlight Series
Kids & School Fundraising Ideas
61.Read-A-Thon
62.Dance-A-Thon
63.Pajama Day Fundraiser
64.Penny Wars
65.Coloring Contest
66.Spelling Bee Sponsorship
67.School Carnival
68.Book Sale
69.Talent Show
70.Adopt-a-Classroom Fundraiser
Workplace & Business Support
71.Corporate Sponsorship Program
72.Employee Giving Campaign
73.Casual Dress Day (Pay to Wear Jeans)
74.Lunch & Learn Fundraiser
75.Corporate Volunteer Matching
76.Office Olympics
77.Business Round-Up Donations
78.Coffee Shop Donation Jars
79.Local Restaurant Giveback Night
80.Partner with Local Retailers for % Sales
Subscription & Recurring Fundraisers
81.Monthly Subscription Boxes
82.Sponsor-a-Meal Program
83.Coffee or Tea Fundraiser
84.Exclusive Donor Newsletter Access
85.Monthly Impact Club
86.Virtual Membership Program
87.Annual Giving Circles
Seasonal Fundraising Ideas
88.Holiday Ornament Sale
89.Valentine's Day Flower Fundraiser
90.Summer BBQ Fundraiser
91.Back-to-School Supply Drive
92.Fall Festival
93.Christmas Wrapping Station
94.Easter Egg Hunt Event
95.Pumpkin Patch or Carving Contest
96.Mother’s Day Card Fundraiser
97.Winter Clothing Drive
Creative & Unique Fundraisers
98.Adopt-a-Stuffed Animal Fundraiser
99.Sponsor-a-Word Wall or Mural
100. “UnGala” – Stay at Home & Donate Instead Event