List of Fundraising Ideas (A to Z)...
50/50 Raffle
Build excitement by sharing the wealth. The perfect fundraiser to hold at any event where there will already be a crowd of people, such as a sporting event, a play or a meeting...(more)
Affinity Programs
Make more money with these fundraising ideas through the power of residual income. No inventory, delivery or money collection...(more)
Art Show
Using the talent in your community to raise money for your favorite cause...(more)
Auctions: Picnic baskets, gift baskets, etc.
Virtually anything can be auctioned. One only needs to look at the enormous success of eBay to see the amazing variety of products sold with auctions...(more)
Bake Sales
A bake sale is one of those fundraising ideas that nearly everyone is familiar with. Schools and PTA's utilize parents and teachers and other volunteers to bake cookies, pies, cakes and other desserts and setup booths and tables to sell the goodies, often one piece at a time...(more)
Barbecue Fundraiser
This can be a large event with lots of volunteers needed, but the rewards are numerous...(more)
Basketball Tournament Fundraiser
A three-on-three basketball tournament is a great way to raise money. A sponsoring organization provides a double elimination tournament for basketball enthusiasts...(more)
Bingo
Bingo is the game-o...(more)
Books
Spreading the reading bug - the side benefit of book sales...(more)
Bottled water
Pure and healthy profits...(more)
Bracelet fundraising - they're cool, fashionable, and easy to sell.
Raise money by selling custom bracelets with your groups message...(more)
Fundraising bricks build a great fundraiser.
The fundraiser that lasts a lifetime...(more)
Cake Walk
This school fund raiser is easy and allows the whole group to participate...(more)
Calendars
When you need to raise funds quickly and effectively with minimum cost and fuss...(more)
Candle fundraising
Scents make sense and more cents ...(more)
Candy - how Sweet it is
You can run candy fund raisers with few volunteers, so it is ideal for small or large fundraising groups...(more)
Car Donation
Not as easy as some, but still a win-win...(more)
Car Wash
This is one of those quick and dirty (no pun intended) youth group fundraising ideas which is especially suitable for older kids. They will get wet and tired, but they'll probably enjoy doing it...(more)
Catalog
Arguably one of the biggest money makers of them all, the fundraiser catalog can be very lucrative, as long as you have good merchandise at reasonable prices...(more)
Cell Phone Donations
Don't let your obsolete cell phones gather dust - or worse, go to the landfill - give them to a worthy cause and get money for your worthy cause at the same time...(more)
Cheesecake
A cheesecake fundraiser could be perfect for your fall or winter fundraising event...(more)
Christmas fundraisers
If you want to sell merchandise, there are any number of Christmas-themed items available...(more)
Christmas wreaths
The wreaths can be decorated by members and supporters of your organization and then sold to raise money...(more)
Citrus fundraising
Many organizations who do fruit fundraisers do them year after year with repeated success...(more)
Coffee fund raiser
Hosting a coffee fundraiser is a great idea. It lets people help your organization by buying a product they use every single day...(more)
Cookbooks
Raise money and community pride with fundraising cookbooks...(more)
Cookie Dough
A cookie dough fund raiser is one of the fastest growing and most popular ways to raise money for groups of all kinds...(more)
Coupon Books
Popular throughout North America, these discount books are easy to sell because of the tremendous discounts they provide...(more)
Cow Pie Bingo
Kind of gross, but it's all for a good cause...(more)
Custom t-shirts and other items
Sell a variety of products adorned with your logo through your own FREE website...(more)
Debit Card
Spend money to make money and it doesn't cost you a thing (??)...(more)
Dinner
Have a large scale fundraising dinner to raise lots of money...(more)
Dining for Dollars
Another way to raise money with dining...(more)
Direct mail
Raise money the old-fashioned way; ask for donations...(more)
Discount cards
Like coupon books, they offer lots of savings for your supporters...(more)
Dog Santa Claws
Create and sell photos with Santa Claws...(more)
Dog Wash
Fundraising has gone to the dogs...(more)
First Aid Kits
The profit margins are reasonable and you can feel good about helping build a safer community...(more)
Flea Markets
The next step up from the garage sale is the flea market fundraiser. Rather than having one vendor (you or your group), a flea market fund raising event can have as many vendors as your space allows...(more)
Flower bulbs
brightens up gardens and hearts alike...(more)
Fund Raising Products
Is the thought of selling your junk distasteful? Do traditional fundraising ideas seem like too much work?...(more)
Fun Run
Get in shape and raise money at the same time...(more)
Game Show
A friendly competition always draws a crowd...(more)
Garage Sales
Garage sales, also called yard sales, are exciting to have and fun to visit. They're always in great demand because people love to find bargains. And now, with the growing popularity of the Internet, lots of folks make a full time income from scouring garage sales, so they can resell the gems they find on online auctions such as eBay...(more)
Gift Wrap Fundraising
The product, premium wrapping paper, has a nice, warm association with holiday gift giving that brings a smile to everyone's face...(more)
Golf Fundraiser Shoot-Out
Sink a hole-in-one and win a million dollars!...(more)
Golf Tournament
This is one of those sports or soccer fundraising ideas that has the potential of bringing in a lot of money if done properly...(more)
Guessing Jars
Guess how much money you can raise with this?...(more)
Healthier Fundraising Snacks
Better for your supporters than the average snack fundraiser...(more)
Hoop-a-thon Basketball Tournament
A flexible competition that's fun and challenging...(more)
Ink Jet Recycling
Make money for your fundraising group and do something wonderful for your community and our planet...(more)
Internet Fundraising
Raising money with the click of a mouse...(more)
Jail and Bail
Go to jail and raise money at the same time...(more)
Kid Safety ID's
Raise funds for your organization and create a permanent ID record for a child in the event of emergency...(more)
Karaoke Fundraiser
Your participants don't even have to sing in order to raise money with this cool idea...(more)
Krispy Kreme Donuts
A fundraising tradition of more than 50 years...(more)
Lollipop Fund Raisers
Sweet, cheap, easy, and profitable. Earn up to 100% for your group by selling lollipops...(more)
Magazines
The great thing about selling magazines for your fundraiser is that you can have repeat customers year after year and now you can do it all online...(more)
Meat
A meat fundraiser appeals to a premium clientele and sells for a premium price...(more)
Mini-golf Tournament
This is another sports/soccer fundraiser that is great for all ages. Ask a mini-golf course manager in your area to sponsor a tournament to help raise money for your group...(more)
Movie Night
This is a great school fundraiser because everyone likes going to the movies...(more)
Murder Mystery
This fundraising game will make you the life (or death) of the party...(more)
Music CDs
Music cds fundraising follows one of four different models...(more)
Nude Calendar
Shock your friends and neighbors and make money at the same time...(more)
Nuts
Snack items tend to make good fundraisers, so tried and true items like fundraiser candy or nuts are generally a good choice...(more)
Online Auctions
Instead of renting a room and decorating and all the other work and expense of a regular auction, why not sell your stuff online...(more)
Pancake Breakfast
Cooking up a perfect fundraiser...(more)
Party Night
A party night can be a lot of fun and helps keep kids busy and out of trouble. This school fundraiser is geared toward kids in middle school and early high school...(more)
Penny Drive
Or should it be called a penny walk...(more)
Personalized items
Popular items for a personalized fundraiser include t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, calendars, stationery, silicone bracelets...(more)
Picture fundraisers
Making memories and raising money with photos...(more)
Pizza fundraising
Raising money with the food everyone loves. See which company GUARANTEES that you'll make money...(more)
Poinsettias
A seasonal fundraiser with lots of profit potential...(more)
Polar Bear Plunge
B-r-r-r-ring something warm to this fundraiser...(more)
Popcorn
Fundraiser popcorn has been around for a long time and is still popular...(more)
Raffles
Fundraising raffles are manageable for any size group, they're easy to coordinate, and they cost very little to conduct...(more)
Read-a-thon for kids
Raising money and intelligence at the same time...(more)
Recycling
Help your beautiful planet and raise money at the same time...(more)
Rubber duck race
All for fun and fun for all...(more)
Sales Percentage Events
This fundraising idea is primarily for established and respected charitable organizations...(more)
Scavenger Hunt
A fun non-profit fundraising event for everyone...(more)
Scratch Card Fund Raising
One of several brilliant fundraising ideas that is one of the easiest and most profitable too...(more)
Scrip Fund Raiser
Scrip is a certificate or a card, which can be used instead of cash or given as a gift...(more)
Silent Auction
This is definitely not one of the easiest fund raisers, but can be one of the most profitable...(more)
Snow/sand Sculpture Contest
This temporary art will draw a crowd...(more)
Spelling Bee
A fun and easy fundraiser...(more)
Stationery and greeting cards
Selling stationery and greeting cards for your school is an excellent way raise school spirit and raise money at the same time...(more)
Talent Show
Of the many youth group fundraising events, this one might be the most fun. There is probably a lot of undiscovered talent in your city, so you'll never run out of performers...(more)
Toy fundraiser
Best suited for younger groups with the best prospective customers being families with small children...(more)
Ugly Dog Contest
Earn a pretty penny with those not-so-pretty pooches...(more)
Ugly Tie Contest
Men must save their ugly ties for just such an event...(more)
Vending Machines
Simple...profitable...ongoing...(more)
Walk-a-thon
People of all ages and physical abilities can participate in this fundraising event. Even people in wheelchairs can join in. It's an enjoyable way to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, talk with friends, get exercise and make money for your sports or soccer fundraising group, all at the same time...(more)
Watermelon Eating Contest
Eat your way to profits. For those of us who love watermelon, this is pure, sweet, wet, sticky, belly-filling fun...(more)
Websites
Imagine a fundraiser that never ends. One that brings in money day after day, week after week, twenty four hours a day, without having to leave your home and without the problems that come with traditional fundraisers...(more)