Fundraising events have attained widespread popularity in the world today, and there is no dearth of fundraising event ideas for any kind of fundraisers. The main focus behind any kind of fundraiser is to generate the interest of crowd to the cause. The more interesting the event idea, the more generous the donations are likely to flow in. However, another aspect more prominent these days is the linkage of the fundraiser to online fundraising sites.
Common fundraising ideas and involvement of online fundraising sites
Various organisations such as restaurants, sports retailers offer their products and services at a relatively lower price for fundraising events. These organisations could be easily contacted through online fundraising sites.
Individual donations are also a popular kind of fundraising event. The donations could be anything from clothing to meals which could be used to aid living of the poor. Such donations usually do not require any assistance from online fundraising sites. Interestingly, with changing times, participation of online fundraising sites in this arena has proved to be more fruitful.
Another way to gather funds for the cause is auction or raffles, which can be done on products donated by local shops and restaurants. These ideas could be implemented by online fundraising sites on a macro level through the internationally acclaimed chains of restaurants like McDonalds, KFC etc.
Some specific fundraising event ideas
Beach party: It is a sure shot way to make a fundraising event happening as well as entertaining. A rented and decorated swimming pool would be a perfect place to start with. The snacks and drinks arrangement could be done by volunteers and friends. Entrance charges would provide for the funds needed. The idea of your beach party could be made even popular by posting on the local section of online fundraising sites.
Car Wash: You and some of your friends could achieve your fundraising goal by washing cars. For this you have to make a proper price chart according to the services offered. If you are continuing the service for a few days then you could even advertise on online fundraising sites.
Community fasting: Ask your local community to give up fast foods or junk foods for a day or two and donate the saved amount for the fundraiser. This is a dual benefit program which helps both the person who receives funds and the one who donates it (by reducing the intake of extra calories). To spread this kind idea you can take help of online fundraising sites.
Halloween haunted house: Similar in concept to a beach party but customised in a spooky way. A haunted house is a perfect fundraising event for the Halloween season. All you need is a space and a few volunteers. The space could be your haunted house and you could decorate it with all kinds of creepy and creative things and drawings. Also volunteers dressed in scary costumes would add extra horror to your haunted house. An entry amount for the house is the source of funds. Further, it can also be advertised on online fundraising sites.
These are only a few ideas for fundraising events; you can implement your own creative ideas following similar footsteps. However it is important to note that online fundraising sites increase the valuation of your fundraising events.
