If you’re involved in charity or community upliftment, or if you want to raise some funds for your school’s expansion or a new sports or cultural program, you might be looking for a way you can raise these funds. It might sound like a daunting prospect, but it isn’t so difficult to create an event that can raise the funds, depending on the scale. Here are five things you can do as fundraising ideas.
Sell Branded Bricks
If what you need to fund is a construction or building project like a new classroom for the school or bigger garage for the local fire service, branded bricks are a really unique way to offer those who support the project their own permanent mark on it. Not only do these branded bricks become the very building blocks of your project, but donors can also feel like their donation is commemorated and they can visit their contribution in person. Brick engraving is also noted for not affecting the quality or structural integrity of the brick at all.
Selling Merchandise
It’s a classic and relied on for fundraising worldwide – and that’s because it works. Selling clothing or accessories branded with your project’s name, logo, or even just custom-designed t-shirts can be a lucrative funding source. There are many options for what your merchandise can look like and there’s almost definitely a local company near you that offers the service of making them, and it doesn’t have to be complex. A simple and eye-catching screen-printed shirt sale can quickly add up to raise a good amount of money.
Host a Contest
The creativity can shine when you opt to host a contest for your fundraiser. It can take the form of an elaborate evening battle of the bands or talent show competition or something simpler like a cake decorating or cooking contest. Everyone who has been to a chili cooking competition has likely had a great time enjoying the huge variety of skills and recipes that are presented. Charge and ticket fee to guests and an entrance fee to participants and offer a tempting prize and you’ll be raising funds in no time.
Partner with a Theatre
Approach local theatres in your area and see if you can get them on board to help you host a show or theatre event that you can sell tickets for. Perhaps the theatre might be keen to donate some of the ticket price to your fund if they deem it worthwhile and you can arrange to help them with the staffing required to host it.
Host a Fun Walk
Another classic on the fundraising list is a big walk or run event. Charge a few dollars per entrant and arrange a fun walk over a few miles in a picturesque park for the family with fun and games at the end to entertain.
Decide on something fun and something that suits your company, charity, or school and you’ll soon have created an engaging and excellent fundraising project that will raise the money you’re looking for!