{"id":21512,"date":"2022-05-13T04:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro-migration.local\/?p=21512"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:35:32","slug":"cheap-easy-fundraising-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/c\/blog\/cheap-easy-fundraising-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Cheap Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Major\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0events like\u00a05K fundraisers<\/a>,\u00a0golf tournaments, and black-tie galas are efficient revenue generators for\u00a0nonprofits\u00a0of all sizes and cause sectors. However, these\u00a0fundraising efforts\u00a0require large budgets, planning time, and significant volunteer support.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0best fundraising ideas\u00a0maximize donations while minimizing expenses. That way, more money goes toward your\u00a0fundraising goals\u00a0than overhead costs.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s still a need for larger events on your annual calendar, but supplementing large-scale efforts with easier, cheaper options is a great way to sustain a steady flow of\u00a0year-round\u00a0donations in a relaxed,\u00a0fun way.<\/p>\n

To help you get started, here are 14 cheap and\u00a0easy fundraising ideas\u00a0to consider. Pitch some of these creative ideas to your team to determine which ones work best for you.<\/p>\nManage Your Nonprofit Events with Classy Live<\/a>\n

1. Donation Jars<\/h2>\n

In the age of\u00a0cryptocurrency<\/a>\u00a0and digital wallets, we often forget about cash as a quick donation option. People are always looking for ways to unload clunky coins from their purses and pockets, so you might as well offer them the opportunity to make a\u00a0small donation\u00a0with their throw-away change.<\/p>\n

These hard currency donations can add up quickly. Encourage people to donate by placing physical donation jars around your community. Talk to\u00a0local businesses\u00a0like restaurants, grocery stores, banks, or dry cleaners about leaving a donation jar near their register.<\/p>\n

Clearly label each jar with your organization\u2019s logo and\u00a0mission statement<\/a>. Provide training sessions for employees of these businesses, equipping them with the skills to effectively communicate your cause to\u00a0community members. This includes preparing them to address inquiries about your mission and educating them on strategies to inspire customers to contribute.<\/p>\n

2. Community Yard Sale<\/h2>\n

Preparing for their annual spring cleaning, many people are emptying their attics and\u00a0closets\u00a0of unwanted items.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of this purging frenzy by organizing a community\u00a0yard sale. Find a large space to host the event, like a park, gym, or community center. Invite friends,\u00a0family members, and\u00a0loved ones\u00a0looking to unload their unwanted goods and encourage them to spread the word to their extended networks.<\/p>\n

Sellers can donate a flat rate to your\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0for a spot to sell their items, or you could ask for a portion of the money they earn. Your biggest task is to drum up interest from potential shoppers. After all, the success of this event depends on the turnout.<\/p>\n

Promote your upcoming\u00a0yard sale\u00a0through all relevant marketing channels. Send a localized email campaign to supporters close enough to attend and target\u00a0social media\u00a0ads focused on a specific geographic area. Printed materials, like\u00a0DIY\u00a0flyers or posters, can help raise awareness.<\/p>\n

3. 50\/50 Raffle<\/h2>\n

Participating in\u00a050\/50 raffles\u00a0not only supports your cause by directing half of the proceeds its way but also offers participants the chance to become a lucky winner. A true\u00a0win-win.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need a large supply of\u00a0raffle tickets\u00a0and a captive audience for this cheap and easy\u00a0fundraising event.\u00a0Sporting events\u00a0or school pep rallies work well to host these raffles. Simply recruit a\u00a0team of volunteers\u00a0to circulate and sell tickets for a set amount, and provide updates on the prize pool throughout the evening to pique interest.<\/p>\n

Toward the end of the gathering, divide the\u00a0ticket sales\u00a0into two equal parts and select a random winner to take home half. You could also host your raffle in a hybrid or virtual environment if that\u2019s more accessible to your audience. All you need is the right\u00a0fundraising platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Remember to review the rules for\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0raffles in whichever environment you select. Make sure to abide by these laws and pay the appropriate taxes on certain cash prizes.<\/p>\n

4. Bake Sale<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a reason why reality TV shows like\u00a0The Great British Baking Show\u00a0<\/em>are so popular. People love baked goods, especially when they\u2019re homemade. Your\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0can ride this wave of popularity by hosting a\u00a0bake sale\u00a0fundraiser.<\/p>\n

The most important element of a successful\u00a0bake sale\u00a0is recruiting volunteer bakers to make cakes, pies, muffins, and other delicious treats to sell. Then, secure a high-traffic venue, like your\u00a0local park, to host the event and attract potential (and hungry) buyers.<\/p>\n

Even better, coordinate the sale with an event that draws a crowd, like a farmers market,\u00a0sporting event, festival, or concert. Ask if you can set up a table or small concession stand to sell your items, then let the smell of freshly baked cookies do the work.<\/p>\n

5. Concession Stand<\/h2>\n

While on food, we can\u2019t forget to mention running a concession stand at the next local\u00a0sporting event. With enough volunteers, tasty snacks, and creamy\u00a0hot chocolate, these stands can bring in hundreds of dollars in a single evening.<\/p>\n

Contact your local\u00a0high school, college, or professional sports teams if you’re interested. See if they\u2018d offer your\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0the opportunity to run a concession stand at one of their venues or split the proceeds with your organization.<\/p>\n

Recruit a\u00a0team of volunteers\u00a0to work shifts at the concession stand, and encourage your supporters to attend the game with big appetites. This is a great way to stay involved in the community and meet supporters\u00a0in person\u00a0in a relaxed,\u00a0low-cost\u00a0environment.<\/p>\n

6. Car Wash<\/h2>\n

Washing cars is a common way to raise money for\u00a0high school\u00a0sports teams, bands, and clubs. They\u2019re extremely simple to organize and offer a way for donors to check this pesky chore off their to-do lists.<\/p>\n

To organize an effective\u00a0car wash, your organization needs an open space, like a\u00a0parking lot\u00a0or gas station, plenty of washing materials, and a group of willing volunteers.<\/p>\n

Attract the most drivers with clear signage and an easily accessible location. Set a\u00a0small fee\u00a0for the service, or simply ask for donations as customers arrive. Just be sure to mark a clear donation box where donors can leave gifts on their way out. This is important since most gifts will likely be physical cash or personal checks.<\/p>\n

If donors inquire about non-cash donations, direct them to a QR code on your donation box. Offer them the option to give via Venmo, PayPal, Google Pay, or whatever methods you feel are best suited to the crowd.<\/p>\n

Although a\u00a0car wash\u00a0is extremely cheap and easy to organize, it\u2019ll become a massive flop if no one shows. Don\u2019t forget to promote ahead of time through your organization\u2019s website,\u00a0social media\u00a0channels, and email. Get your volunteers to share news by word of mouth, too.<\/p>\n

7. Team Trivia Night<\/h2>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a good game of trivia? Or even better, a trivia tournament to raise money for charity.<\/p>\n

Work with a\u00a0local restaurant\u00a0or bar to host the event. Get a volunteer to emcee with a list of brain-teasers, or reach out to a local personality who supports your cause. Teams can pay a set\u00a0entrance fee\u00a0to participate in the competition, or the restaurant could give back a portion of its revenue from food and\u00a0refreshments\u00a0throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

You could even give the winning team some funds as a\u00a0small prize. But win or lose,\u00a0trivia nights\u00a0are always a great way to bring people together for some old-fashioned fun.<\/p>\n

8. Sports Tournament<\/h2>\n

If a trivia tournament isn\u2019t your style, host an athletic competition instead. This could be a tournament of flag football, ultimate frisbee, softball, kickball, basketball, or a mix of different sports.<\/p>\n

First, you\u2019ll need a venue to host the competition. Starting your search with a public park or community center could help save money on rentals. If that doesn\u2019t work, contact local schools or churches to see if they\u2019d let you use their space for a few hours. Your volunteers can serve as referees\u2014just be sure to get them whistles and striped\u00a0t-shirts.<\/p>\n

Provide clear rules for gameplay upfront. Determine how many teams can participate and organize them into a bracket. Depending on the sport, you may need medical services on standby in case of athletic injuries.<\/p>\n

Collect an\u00a0entry fee\u00a0from each team to participate.\u00a0Charge admission\u00a0for spectators to generate additional revenue, and consider selling merchandise, food, or beverages in exchange for donations.<\/p>\n

You could even secure a few\u00a0corporate\u00a0sponsorships<\/a>\u00a0if you wanted to go the extra mile and create custom swag with your sponsors\u2019 logos for all competitors.<\/p>\n

9. Giving Holidays<\/h2>\n

There are several built-in fundraising dates across the calendar, the most obvious being\u00a0Giving Tuesday<\/a>. However, there are quite a few other holidays your organization can leverage, depending on your cause.<\/p>\n

Holidays are\u00a0effective fundraising opportunities\u00a0because they create organic opportunities for connection. You can even tap into holidays not traditionally known for fundraising, like\u00a0Christmas,\u00a0Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a>, or\u00a0Halloween<\/a>. Costume parties or donation drives are great ideas to maximize these special days in a\u00a0creative way.<\/p>\n

10. Happy Hour<\/h2>\n

One of the largest perks of joining a\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0community is meeting and spending time with like-minded people. That\u2019s why traditional fundraisers like\u00a0golf tournaments<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0charity galas<\/a>\u00a0are so successful. They\u2019re not only fun but also give donors the opportunity to spend time together.<\/p>\n

However, this\u00a0great fundraising idea\u00a0doesn’t require a huge budget. Contact a\u00a0local restaurant\u00a0or pub willing to help people relax and unwind after a busy day. This offers an opportunity for professionals to network with one another in a low-pressure environment and potentially discover their new favorite place to grab a drink.<\/p>\n

Consider setting a theme for your event, like Taco Tuesday or TGI Friday\u2014anything involving food and drinks. It doesn\u2019t need to directly relate to your\u00a0nonprofit, so don\u2019t hesitate to get creative.<\/p>\n

Ask your happy hour venue managers to donate a percentage of their sales back to your cause or give attendees a discount during your event. Keep in mind that you don\u2019t need to serve alcohol for the event to be effective, but it certainly doesn\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n

11. Social Media Challenge<\/h2>\n

If the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge taught us anything,\u00a0social media\u00a0can be an extremely impactful tool for boosting cause awareness.<\/p>\n

Invite supporters to participate in a creative challenge to raise money for your cause, then share their experience on\u00a0social media\u00a0to garner interest. The Ice Bucket Challenge took off because it included a clear action that caught donors\u2019 attention\u2014dump freezing cold water on your head in an effort to raise awareness for ALS.<\/p>\n

You can be as simple or creative as you\u2019d like in crafting your challenge. It could be as straightforward as doing 20 jumping jacks, volunteering for an afternoon, or taking a photo of yourself doing a kind deed.<\/p>\n

Remember that the ultimate goal is\u00a0conversions. Encourage participants to include links to your\u00a0donation website<\/a>\u00a0with each\u00a0social media\u00a0post to drive traffic to your\u00a0online fundraising pages.<\/p>\n

12. Talent Show<\/h2>\n

Plenty of popular reality TV shows, from\u00a0American Idol\u00a0<\/em>to\u00a0Dancing With the Stars<\/em>, focus on people\u2019s talents (or lack thereof) with a dose of\u00a0friendly competition. Your\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0can cash in on that popularity by hosting a\u00a0talent show\u00a0of your own.<\/p>\n

Solicit local talent\u2014anything from singers, jugglers, magicians, or ventriloquists\u2014to perform. Pick a volunteer or staff member to emcee the event and help create seamless transitions from one act to the next.<\/p>\n

Grab three or four of your\u00a0board members\u00a0to act as judges. They can crown an ultimate winner after all entries have been performed or leave it up to the audience to determine the best act. The show\u2019s winner could be awarded some of your best swag or free tickets to your next\u00a0nonprofit fundraising event.<\/p>\n

Sell tickets to an adoring public or ask for donations as spectators arrive. They\u2019ll get to see entertaining acts and know they\u2019re supporting a\u00a0nonprofit organization\u2019s worthy cause.<\/p>\n

13. Open Mic Night<\/h2>\n

If you liked the last two ideas, combine them by hosting an open mic night for your\u00a0local community. Mix happy hour with a\u00a0talent show\u00a0or\u00a0karaoke\u00a0to provide a memorable night of stand-up comedy, singing, or both.<\/p>\n

You must secure a venue, emcee, performers, and a paying crowd. Your open mic night will likely also involve food and drinks, so plan ahead by getting a rough headcount of attendees.<\/p>\n

Identify what type of crowd you\u2019re attracting so your performers know what to prepare for their acts. Determine upfront if you want a\u00a0family-friendly\u00a0environment or more of an adult-only evening.<\/p>\n

14. Gaming Marathon<\/h2>\n

Video games are a big business, allowing people to engage with a like-minded community and potentially even give back to worthy causes.<\/p>\n

Gaming marathons can attract mass audiences and raise awareness for your organization. In fact,\u00a0nonprofits\u00a0like\u00a0Games Done Quick<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Extra Life<\/a>\u00a0are built completely around this idea.<\/p>\n

Recruit a few gamers to\u00a0stream themselves online<\/a>\u00a0while people watch, cheer them on, and potentially donate a certain amount to a designated\u00a0donation page\u00a0for every hour they play\u2014similar to pay-per-mile races.<\/p>\n

The biggest challenge here is forming relationships with well-known gamers who would be interested in participating. If you can\u2019t secure a gaming celebrity or influencer, look within your own staff, community of supporters, or volunteers for others who could be a good fit.<\/p>\n

Use a platform like Twitch or YouTube Live to broadcast the video game streams. Share information about your\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0with each gamer to discuss as they broadcast, and encourage them to put the direct donation link to your\u00a0crowdfunding\u00a0or peer-to-peer fundraising campaign\u00a0in the chat box while they play.<\/p>\nHow to Get Started with Twitch Charity Streams<\/a>\n

Fundraising Made Quick and Easy<\/h2>\n

The common link between these cheap and\u00a0easy fundraising ideas\u00a0is that they bring people together to have fun and support a\u00a0good cause.<\/p>\n

Every season presents new opportunities to fundraise for your\u00a0nonprofit, whether\u00a0spring<\/a>,\u00a0summer<\/a>,\u00a0fall<\/a>, or\u00a0winter<\/a>. These inexpensive events can be pulled off nearly any time of year without breaking the budget.<\/p>\n

Explore these\u00a086\u00a0<\/em>Fundraising Ideas<\/em>\u00a0for\u00a0<\/em>Nonprofits<\/em>\u00a0and Charities\u00a0<\/em><\/a>for even more great ideas.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Major\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0events like\u00a05K fundraisers,\u00a0golf tournaments, and black-tie galas are efficient revenue generators for\u00a0nonprofits\u00a0of all sizes and cause sectors. However, these\u00a0fundraising efforts\u00a0require large budgets, planning time, and significant volunteer support. The\u00a0best fundraising ideas\u00a0maximize donations while minimizing expenses. That way, more money goes toward your\u00a0fundraising goals\u00a0than overhead costs. 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