15 Fun, Easy, & Quick Fundraising Ideas
By Whit Hunter
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The faster and easier the fundraising process, the more effective it will be. We’ve compiled a list of 15 fast fundraising ideas to help you bring in the money you need without adding to your stress levels.
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Quick & Easy Fundraisers
As you plan your next fundraiser, remember to remember your goal. Take a moment to jot down why you are raising funds, how much money you need, the amount of support available, and the time you can dedicate to the event. This will help you determine the best type of fundraiser to host.
Once you have that information, check out this list of 15 quick and easy fundraising ideas.
Scavenger Hunt
Send them on a wild goose chase! A scavenger hunt through your town is the perfect way to raise money for your organization while giving local businesses some exposure and well-deserved attention. Charge a registration fee for participants, get business sponsors, and give the winners prizes.
Giving Tuesday Campaign
"Giving Tuesday" is one of the coolest movements to come out of social media in the past few years. Following Cyber Monday, "Giving Tuesday" is a day when people give back to nonprofits and charities. Get your organization involved in the fun by setting up a branded online donation page and encouraging others to share it with their friends, families, and social media networks. Talk about a quick fundraising idea!
Gift Matching
Many people overlook gift matching, but it's one of the easiest ways to raise money! Whenever someone donates to your cause, include information on how to see if their company will match their gift. Better yet, do it for them — ask their permission to reach out to their organization to see if they offer gift matching.
You can also use gift matching as an incentive to donate. One strategy to consider is leveraging the generosity of an organization or private benefactor who offers to donate a significant amount to your charity or campaign. Consider launching a gift-matching campaign to build upon their donation. On your social media channels, announce that XYZ company will match all donations within a specific time frame up to the amount they pledged to donate. Other donors will be happy to donate when they know their donation will go further.
Viral Challenge
Do you remember the ice bucket challenge? Back in 2014, people all over the internet threw themselves into this challenge to support the ALS Association. Donations from that challenge helped increase annual funding for research by 187%, allowing ALS research to break ground and make waves.
Consider hosting a challenge like this for your organization. It doesn’t have to go as viral as the ALS challenge to make an input, but who knows? Anything is possible!
Bar Crawl
Stuck on how to fundraise money fast? Host a bar crawl! Charge admission, tie in an auction, and see if bars will donate some of their proceeds to your cause.
Walk-a-thon
Raising money for a PTO? Consider a walk-a-thon with your students! Set up online donation pages to collect pledges and watch the money roll in!
Photo Contests
Photo contests are a quick and easy fundraiser. Challenge people to submit their best photo for use on a calendar, Christmas card, or other printable item. Charge people a small fee to enter and vote, and then sell the winning photo!
Trivia Night
Turn your need for funds into a fun in-person event! Trivia nights are among the most popular quick fundraising ideas for schools or sports teams. Charge a small fee for participating, sell concessions, and give away prizes to the winners!
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Give $5, Tag 5 Friends
Use the power of social media for this quick and easy fundraiser! Make a post asking your followers to donate $5 to your cause, then tag five friends. The cycle continues until many people know your mission and contribute to your cause!
Shoe Drive
Everyone has old shoes in their closet. Why not turn them into funds for your organization? Organizations like Funds2Orgs will help you collect your shoes and turn them into money for your PTO, sports team, or other organization. They then donate your shoes to people in need around the world.
Game Night
Turn your love of game nights into a quick and easy fundraiser! Invite people to play games, charge a small admission fee, sell concessions, do a 50/50, and offer prizes to the winner.
How-To Workshop
Raise money for your cause by sharing your knowledge, a quick and easy fundraiser! Invite individuals from your community to share their knowledge with others. Charge a small fee for your neighbors to learn how to bake a cake, take care of their car, or learn various other skills. You’ll be surprised at how excited people are to learn a new task.
Video Game Marathon
Everyone from your teenage neighbor to the dad down the street will be excited to play video games for a good cause! Include fundraising pages, charge an entry fee, consider a hashtag contest, or look into a streaming service where people can donate to the gamer’s channel and then have the gamer donate those funds to your cause. It’s a great way to expand your reach with something people love!
Local Business Partnerships
Local businesses love to support local organizations! Don’t be afraid to ask them to partner with you or sponsor an event. They receive advertising and exposure through your events, social media, and more in exchange for a small fee. This quick and easy fundraiser is one of the best ways to raise money for your cause!
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