6 Easy and Quick Fundraising Ideas
Updated: Oct 28, 2018
Whether you run a non-profit organization, a for-profit business, or perhaps you sit on the board of a local charity, you are, at some point going to be required to go "Shaking your tin can" to raise funds for your cause.
Whether you run a non-profit organization, a for-profit business, or perhaps you sit on the board of a local charity, you are, at some point going to be required to go "Shaking your tin can" to raise funds for your cause.
If you suddenly find yourself in a position to raise money to support your group but don't have the slightest clue where to start, rest easy.
Here are six simple fundraising ideas to help you get started.
1. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
With Peer-to-peer fundraising, you enlist your close friends to enlist their close friends to help raise money. This method helps to use the power of networking to amplify your fundraising efforts.
2. Walkathons
Walkathons are great for raising money for well-known health-related causes. You can organize Walkathons and charge a registration fee and raise more funds with concession sales and brand sponsors.
3. Golf Tournament
A formal or informal Golf Tournament is the go-to fundraising option for many charitable organizations. These types of events are easy to organize and present various opportunities to raise money form, deep-pocketed individuals.
4. Cookie Dough Fundraisers
This is an ideal fundraiser for all times of the year. Just take orders and sell tubs of delicious cookie dough to your group. Profit margins 30-50%.
5. Pizza Fundraiser cards
People will be happy to pay for these cards which entitle them to free pizzas. If your group is spread out geographically, this may be ideal.
Ideal for small groups due to small minimum order requirements. Profit margins 70-90%.
6. Scratch card fundraising
Easy to order and can be printed to link to your group e.g. basketball, baseball, high school, etc. Each person in your group begins fundraising with 1 scratch card.
They simply approach friends, family, and neighbors and ask them to scratch too! Profit ranges from 90% upwards.