7 SUMMER Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work
SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE!
Winter holiday season is famously the best time to fundraise
Summertime should not be underestimated
SUMMER FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR NONPROFITS & SCHOOL
1
Water Balloon Fight
A water balloon fight is also a fundraising idea with a great potential return on investment. It’s relatively easy to organize and has the potential to raise a lot of funds
FOR THIS EVENT, YOU’LL NEED A location where water balloons won’t cause damage A few hundred balloons The help of volunteers Containers to store the water balloons in
2
Ice-Cream Party
The great thing about an ice-cream party fundraising event is that you can pair it with another fundraiser like an auction to raise even more funds
TO ORGANIZE AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL Pick A Location Choose A Time Be Mindful Of The Weather
3
Open-Air Movie Screening
An outdoor movie night is also a relatively low-stress fundraiser that can be easily used in conjunction with other fundraising ideas such as raffles, auctions and pizza nights
To organize an open-air movie screening Decide on a location and a date Organize the venue or screen and projector
Set out any food and beverages that will be for sale
Organize ticketing Promote the event Mobilize volunteers to help
4
Barbecue Extravaganza
Barbecues are a great way to attract a big crowd during the summer. It’s also a familyfriendly summer fundraising idea
THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO GO ABOUT RAISING FUNDS AT A BARBECUE Selling barbecue plates Selling barbecue sauces and drinks Organizing raffles and auctions
5
Swim-a-Thon
Swim-a-Thon is an in-pool fundraiser where participants earn money by swimming lengths of the pool
BEFORE ORGANIZING A SWIM-A-THON, ASSESS YOUR CAPACITY What’s the size of the pool you will be using? How many swimmers can it comfortably fit? Could you organize several races throughout the day and then end with a race between all the winners?
6
Outdoor Fitness Club
Instead of organizing a single outdoor exercise class, go the extra mile and organize an outdoor fitness program. To make it fun, make it into a challenge
EXAMPLES OF FITNESS CHALLENGES 30-Day Core Challenge Yoga Every Day Challenge Whole30 Challenge
7
Summer Excursions
A great way to respond to this need is to organize summer camping or summer hiking. This is a great fundraising idea for almost any age group
TO REALLY TAKE IT UP A NOTCH, YOU COULD ADD THESE TO YOUR HIKE/CAMPING Wildflower hikes: Follow the blooms with a guide Waterfall hikes: Visit several waterfalls in one trip Mushroom picking: Pick mushrooms with an expert
Summer fundraising doesn’t need to be daunting!
Perfect time to enjoy the sunshine with your supporters and raise funds at the same time
More information
www.DonorBox.org/NonProfitBlog/Summer-Fundraising-Ideas/