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As you approach any digital fundraising initiative, it’s always a good idea to reinforce your launch with an on or offsite event.
This increases overall participation, can provide an outlet for those who prefer donating offline, and is a catalyst to draw in donors who wouldn’t have otherwise known about your platform. The options are endless: from competitions to parties, events that require registration to those that simply generate awareness, there’s always something you can tailor to your goal and audience.
To help you get your brain juices flowing we’ve compiled a list of 75 events that you can rename, customize, and otherwise make your own. Enjoy!
1. March Madness Open House
2. April Fool’s Day Fundraiser
3. Easter Egg Hunt
4. Mother’s Day Breakfast
5. Earth Day Hike
6. Arbor Day Community Garden
7. Pub Crawl
8. Bake-off
9. Bake Sale
10. Casino Night
11. Football/Basketball Tournament
12. Video Gaming for Good
13. Board Game Night
14. Local Concert
15. Silent Auction
16. Ice Cream/Smoothies/Snow Cone Social (PIC)
17. Hot Drink Handout (Use Branded Cups)
18. Eating Contest
19. BBQ/Green Chile Cook-off
20. Movie Night
21. Fashion Show
22. Afternoon Tea
23. Kayak/Swim Race
24. Bowling Tournament
25. Dance-off
26. Relay Race
27. Student/Staff Variety Show
28. Lock-in
29. Haunted House
30. Yard Sale
31. Trivia Tournament
32. Throwback Thursday Dance
33. Carnival
34. Skills Clinic
35. Obstacle Course
36. Wacky Sports Tournament (think sumo suits)
37. Pop-Up Restaurant
38. Wreaths & Wrapping
39. Caroling
40. Family Fun Day
41. Dollars for Dares
42. Raffle Fundraiser
-Best Seat in the House – 2 front-row tickets to an event
-Treasure Chest/Gift Basket
-Silly Sweepstakes
-White Elephant
43. Animal De-Stress Day
44. Bingo
45. Gala
46. Calendar Sale/Giveaway
47. Pancake Breakfast
48. Scavenger Hunt
49. Penny/Piggy Bank Drive (PIC)
50. Dodgeball/Kickball Tournament
51. Karaoke Night
52. Lip Sync Competition
53. Film Screening
54. Rubber Duck Race
55. Pie Throwing Contest
56. Pumpkin Carving
57. Dunk Tank
58. Food Truck Fundraiser
59. Kids Camp
60. Read-a-thon
61. Serve the Community Day
62. Services Auction
63. Pajama Day
64. Field Day
65. Photo Booth
66. Restaurant/Coffee/Ice Cream Shop Partnership
67. Guest Speaker
68. Mystery Box Handout
69. Branded Schwag Handout
70. Photo Contest
71. Guessing Game Contest
72. Art Show
73. Wacky Shirt/Hat Day
74. Windshield Washing (Partner with a Local Drive-Thru)
75. Garden Party
