Scrapbook Crop

Your treasured photos don't belong in shoe boxes and should be on show for everyone to see, and perhaps this is why scrapbooking is becoming such a popular past-time. It seems like it's growing in … [Read more...]

Services Auction

Have a look around your group and your local community and you'll find there are many different kinds of professions and skill-sets represented. Use this to your advantage by asking anyone who … [Read more...]

Shaken or Stirred?

Now for a fundraiser that's certain to create a buzz and attract the crowds. It's suitable for adult fundraising groups and should be strictly limited to those aged 21 and over. Get in touch with a … [Read more...]

Show Up In Your Jammies Day

Haven't we all wished we could just roll out of bed and head to work or school in our pajamas? With this fundraiser you can make this dream and reality and give people the opportunity to turn up in … [Read more...]

Silly Sweepstakes

This is a great fundraising idea that you can run alongside a dinner fundraiser event, and it should be a lot of fun too. Give everyone a raffle ticket to begin the silly sweepstakes, then … [Read more...]

Slip Into Something More Comfortable

This fundraising idea is for over 18s only and has the potential to work well for a college sorority or Pan Hellenic council. The central idea is to host a pajama and lingerie theme fashion show. … [Read more...]

Smoothies

Everyone loves a good smoothie, and you'll find they taste even better when they are helping to raise money for the benefit of your organization. A fundraiser like this works best when used … [Read more...]

Snack Bar or Pantry

You may have never thought about it, but we pay a lot of money for the convenience of using a vending machines — vendors can easily charge $1.25 (or more) for something that's only $0.50 when bought … [Read more...]

Snow Cones

Cool, colorful snow cones are a fun way of beating the heat, and you can use a snow cone fundraiser in tandem with some other kind of larger summertime event such as a craft show or an art fair. To … [Read more...]

Social Media Class

The Internet has completely revolutionized the way we communicate with each other, and the rate of change shows no signs of slowing down. You've no doubt come across some of the most popular social … [Read more...]

Spaghetti Dinner

Thanks to its simplicity, the ease with which you can run it, and how familiar it is to the general public, the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser is one of the most popular fundraising ideas and is one … [Read more...]

Spend the Day With Your Feet Up

For a fundraiser that's particularly suitable for high schools, look no further than this one. You get your students to purchase raffle tickets where the prize is for the winner to spend a school … [Read more...]

Sponsor my As and Bs (Grades)

Rather than paying a student for good grades, see if you can get this money for your cause — find sponsors who are happy to pay a certain amount for every A and B that appears on a report card. You … [Read more...]

Super Sub Sale

Your group can make the most of the biggest sporting events — like the Super Bowl, All Star Game, Final Four, Stanley Cup and so on — by having a super sub sale. These submarine sandwiches are also … [Read more...]

Teacher (or Boss) Payback

For this fundraiser you're going to need the help of a willing teacher or boss. You then pick several suitable activities to get the teacher or boss to perform as a form of "payback". Write out the … [Read more...]

Theater Night

Dim the lights, raise the curtain, and get ready for the show — this is an event that can raise funds and entertain the community at the same time and involves your group putting on a play. You're … [Read more...]

Time in the Slammer

This fundraiser is one that will work well if there's a new prison in your area about to open or an old one that's just been shut down. The idea is that people pay to spend a night in jail, to see … [Read more...]

Tractor Pull

For your next fundraiser try this twist on an old theme: rather than seeing how much a tractor can pull, see how many people it takes to pull a tractor instead. Find a farmer in the area who is … [Read more...]

Traditional Raffle

It has its critics but there's something to be said for tradition in all walks of life. The same is true when it comes to raffles: there are all kinds of variations, but a traditional one is one of … [Read more...]

Traveling Hobo Band

Not only is this a great fundraiser to try, it's very easy to set up too — all that you're going to need is a pickup truck filled with some tacky yard decorations. Think along the lines of plastic … [Read more...]

Trivia Night

A trivia night fundraiser caters to everyone's competitive spirit, teaches you facts you didn't know and raises funds for your cause all at the same time. Search around your local area for a bar or … [Read more...]

Wacky Hat Day

A Wacky Hat Day is a fun fundraiser that will work equally well at a school, a place of business, or a house of worship. It involves exactly what you think it would looking at its name. In return … [Read more...]

Waiting for Dollars

The first stage to putting on a Waiting for Dollars event is to find a local restaurant that's happy to host it — you should find that they appreciate the extra business it's going to attract, and of … [Read more...]

We Bake For You

By hosting a "we bake for you" event as your next fundraiser you can take the guesswork out of a bake sale and produce items to order. Draw up a list of ten or so items your group is able to make … [Read more...]

What’s in the Box Auction

Curiosity might well have killed the cat but it will work in your group's favor if you decide to put on this fundraiser. Have each of the attendees bring a wrapped package with them, big or small, … [Read more...]

White Elephant Raffle

This contest can be used to complement a dinner fundraiser or a group meeting — have your members donate items towards a white elephant raffle in advance, and these items can be anything they don't … [Read more...]

Windshield Washing

For this fundraiser you're going to need to partner up with a popular local fast food outlet that has a drive thru lane. Collect squeegees, towels and some cleaning solution, then offer to wash the … [Read more...]

Winery or Brewpub Bus Tour

One problem when visiting wineries and brewpubs is that you need to appoint a designated driver, and this is an annoyance that your group can solve by hosting a Winery or Brewpub Bus Tour. The … [Read more...]

Woman Fashion Show

Use this idea to turn a standard fundraising dinner into something a bit more fun and entertaining. You'll need to find some brave men who are ready to embarrass themselves by taking part in a "wo"man … [Read more...]

Wrap It Up!

We all know from experience that the Holidays are a busy time and people are often willing to pay for certain services that save them time. One of the most popular services in this area is gift … [Read more...]