Fundraising Ideas for Charities

(rjyoung). Submitted on Tue, 10 Aug 2010

Do you run a charity? But struggling to raise the necessary cash to keep it going? Then read our guide on top fundraising ideas to turn your charity from zero to hero.



In order for your charity to be successful you need to come up with novel fundraisers that not only bring in that all important cash but also help to raise the profile of your cause. There are many tried and tested fundraising events but some of the best are those that are tailored specifically to the charity in hand.

When devising a fundraising event, you should focus on the cause your charity supports, if you can somehow tie in the cause with the event then this will help to build awareness and help to raise lots of money.

If you are still struggling to come up with a top fundraising idea, then below is a list of some great charity fundraising ideas that you can adapt to suit your charity:

Charity Fun Run - Your charity could organise a fun run. This is a great way to raise lots of money for the cause. Participants should be encouraged to gain sponsorship for the run; you could even set a minimum limit to ensure you are profitable on the day. For example, each participant must raise at least £10 before the start of the race to allow them to take part. The key to running a successful charity fun run is promotion! Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time before the event to advertise the event and the charity's cause.

Charity Wristbands - Another popular idea which you can tailor to your charity is to sell charity wristbands. This is a great way to fundraise and raise awareness of the cause. Speak with wristband suppliers to help with designing your wristband; you should include the charity's colours, slogans and logos to increase awareness. You can buy the wristbands in bulk and sell at a profit. People love to show their support for charities so what are you waiting for? Start designing your fundraising wristband now!

Charity Raffle - Your charity could host a raffle. This is a simple yet effective fundraising idea that has the potential to make your charity lots of money. You can sell raffle tickets door-to-door or speak to local organisations to see if they will also sell raffle tickets on your behalf. You should also speak to local businesses to see if they will donate prizes for the raffle in return for free advertising at the event or on the tickets. Remember that whilst you are selling tickets you should also promote the charity and the cause in hand.

 

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