Getting creative with your fundraiser can inspire donors to give more. These creative fundraising ideas can add unique and fresh elements to the long list of established fundraising ideas. Here’s your guide to proven ideas that breaks down how to grab the attention of donors, inspire donations, and boost social shares in your community.
If you’re an artist or have friends or students that are artists or craftspeople (perhaps photographers, painters, or jewelry makers), ask them to donate pieces to an art auction supporting your cause. Here’s how:
There’s likely to be a great deal of overlap between people who support your cause and those who want to learn a related craft.
Host a talent show and invite supporters and members of your local community to perform. Some easy steps to do this are:
If you and your fundraising team have ideas for clothing, jewelry, or other artwork you can reproduce in large quantities, you can use sites like eBay and Etsy to help you raise money.
This is perfect for the holidays! Plug into the holiday trend and offer your wreaths in exchange for donations to your crowdfunding campaign.
Making a quilt with your fundraising team and other volunteers is a great way to bring a traditional craft into your campaign. Here are some tips:
Add your fundraising goal, high-quality photos, videos, and write your story.
Share your fundraiser with our built-in links to Facebook, Twitter, and email.
Write fundraiser updates, add new photos, and send thank you’s to your donors.
This is your chance to tell a unique story. Make it stand out by choosing a memorable and descriptive name; add high-quality photos, and offer a heartfelt description of your financial needs.
Visuals are powerful. Fundraisers with compelling visuals raise more money than those without. Add high-quality photos and videos to your fundraiser page to help potential donors connect with—and share—your cause with the world.
Build a strong fundraising community to drive traffic to your fundraiser. Check out our proven ideas for building support for your cause.
Getting your fundraiser featured in the news is a surefire way to get your story out into the world. And, it isn’t as hard as you might think. Check out these great ideas for shining a spotlight on your fundraiser.
Social media is one of your most important fundraising tools. Use your social networks to spread awareness among family, friends, and even strangers— reach as many potential donors as you can.
Easy ways to maximize donations to your fundraiser.
Depending on what you’re fundraising for, the possibilities of how to encourage people to make a donation are endless. From hosting a bake sale to finding worn-out items to auction off, you’ll surely get community members involved with your cause. Don’t forget to reach out to local businesses to see if they would consider sponsoring your fun event.
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