{"id":25739,"date":"2023-04-06T00:00:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T07:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro-migration.local\/?p=25739"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:36:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:36:02","slug":"fundraising-ideas-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/c\/blog\/fundraising-ideas-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"38 Best Fundraising Ideas for Kids in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering fundraising opportunities that kids get excited to be a part of brings its own set of unique challenges. While children tend to make everything just a bit more fun, tailoring your activities to an audience of all ages, skills, and interests requires a dose of creativity. Fortunately, we have plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/cheap-easy-fundraising-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy fundraising ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sure to engage children and parents alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we\u2019ve identified the 38 best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for kids in 2023. You\u2019ll find everything from traditional fundraising activities, like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raffles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and auctions, to more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative fundraising ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like flamingo flocking and battle-of-the-bands concerts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundraising Ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Sell Tickets for Coveted <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raffle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Items<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host a raffle. After all, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raffles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a tried-and-true fundraising activity. Simple to execute, kids will have an easy time participating. Here\u2019s how to make it happen:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose an item: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source an item from a community partner or popular store. It should be something desirable but not too expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sell tickets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage school students, young athletes, or children from local church communities to sell <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raffle tickets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to participants or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at an event.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Draw a winner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw the winner and encourage that person to post a photo or celebration post with their <a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/raffle-ideas\/\">raffle prize<\/a> on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to draw more attention to your cause.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Sell Candy Bars<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include children in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising efforts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by selling candy bars in bulk. Kids can sell the candy at school, parents\u2019 offices, events, or church.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, many candy bar companies provide fundraising discounts. For example, you can contact the Hershey\u2019s distributor to find a local, reliable distributor for all your chocolate bar needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Host a Penny Drive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local businesses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and restaurants in your community to put fundraising jars at checkouts. Children visiting these establishments with their parents or guardians will have the opportunity to make a small gift to your nonprofit by putting a few cents in the jar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents may also encourage their children to take on additional chores or tasks at home to earn an allowance, then donate that money to your nonprofit\u2019s fundraising jar. This is a great way to engage the entire family and create a seamless, no-fuss fundraiser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Round Up With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Businesses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask local kid-friendly businesses to partner with your fundraising initiative. You could host an ice cream social at the local ice cream shop or offer discounted tickets to a nearby theme park. This encourages families to spend a day or evening together while simultaneously supporting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good cause<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you have the children together, educate them on the importance of what you do and why events like this are so valuable. This education at a young age can make a big impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great way to source additional donations is to ask customers attending the partner event if they\u2019d like to round up their purchase and contribute to your fundraiser. It\u2019s a small ask for customers (since they always give less than a dollar), but that money adds up over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Hold a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk-a-Thon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/walk-a-thon\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan an unforgettable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walk-a-thon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a pledge fundraising model. Children can ask parents, friends, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">community members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to donate based on their performance\u2014measured by miles, <\/span>laps, or time.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Host a Kid-Friendly Auction\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage children to contribute material items or original creations to your in-person or <a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/host-a-successful-online-auction\/\">online auction<\/a>. Ask them to create an art project or painting, or maybe they want to spend their allowance on a new item for the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before nailing down your plan, determine if you\u2019d like your event to be a traditional or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-silent-auction-items\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">silent auction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> model. Aside from contributing their items or creations to the auction, motivate each child to get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involved in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> other ways like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulating winners with handwritten thank-you notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivering auction items to winners&#8217; tables at the live event<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging friends and family to bid on their items<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Guess the Number in the Jar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulate children\u2019s minds while including them in your cause with this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun way<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fundraise. Fill a jar with candy, trinkets, or coins and ask kids to guess how many pieces of that item are in the jar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your jar at an event, school classroom, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and ask for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or 30 minutes of volunteer time for contributors to guess the quantity inside. The winner gets the jar and all the goodies inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Create a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-Shirt Fundraiser<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite children to create unique designs for T-shirts that reflect your cause, then ask them to vote for their favorite. Feature the winning design on T-shirts you plan to sell to supporters, family, and friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to add a call to action to your shirts (e.g., \u201cSave water, save the planet\u201d) so that your shirt can act as a brand-awareness builder and free advertising.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Prepare a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scavenger Hunt<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage children at a local school to design a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scavenger hunt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You could charge admission for kids and families to participate or exchange their participation for volunteer time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To elevate childrens\u2019 participation in your event, ask them to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify items for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scavenger hunt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan where to hide the items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create clues and riddles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give out hints (when necessary)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Count the points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award the winners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Host a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talent Show<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide an opportunity for kids, classmates, or community members to show off their skills with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">talent show<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Charge a small admission for participants and audience members and sell concessions at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising event<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want everyone to feel supported and encouraged, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t make it a competition. Recruit judges to assess the talents and award an overall winner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Plan a Local Race<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-a-5k-tips-from-runner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan a 5K <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun run<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for kids and adults. Charge an admission fee for the runners and give a small percentage of the proceeds to the winner, or dedicate 100% of the fees to your mission, and instead feature the winner on your social sites, newsletter, and homepage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your environment and the time of year, you can get creative by doing the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trail race<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroller race<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed-walking race<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midnight race<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snowshoe race<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costume-themed race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Sell Flowers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider selling flowers around holidays, like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine\u2019s Day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Easter, that children can send to their friends, parents, or loved ones for an affordable price. You could do this online or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in person<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even take it up a notch by adding delivery services. This adds a personal touch to the experience that recipients are sure to appreciate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Bake and Sell Treats<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage children in your area to pick a few recipes they\u2019d like to make and ask parents to help them bake these special treats. You\u2019ll also need to organize a drop-off location for families to deliver the treats they made, then sell them to the community or go door-to-door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Wash Cars<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruit a group of young volunteers to host a traditional pop-up <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car wash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You could partner with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, school, or church to secure prime real estate and exposure for this activity. Then, invite kids to wash the cars and collect the money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Offer Lawn Services<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask around your community to see if any young supporters can provide lawn-care services. This can be especially helpful for senior citizens or those unable to perform these services themselves. Lawn services could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mowing grass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trimming bushes and trees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking up trash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planting flowers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mending fences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoveling snow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raking leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watering plants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Pick Up Christmas Trees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer to pick up and dispose of real Christmas trees in exchange for a small donation. Pass out flyers or go door-to-door before Christmas to get pledges. After the new year, young, licensed supporters of your nonprofit can rent or borrow a truck or trailer and pick up the trees for donations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Hold a Parent\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night Out<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruit babysitters to watch the younger kids while parents go out for a date. Ask parents for a small donation or partner with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local restaurants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the same night to donate a percentage of sales to your cause. Either way, these young adults support your cause by volunteering their time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Partner With Restaurants and Businesses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide an opportunity for parents and families to visit restaurants and businesses in your community. Teenagers could set up a free daycare night at the school or community center to watch the kids while the parents go out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner with businesses to guarantee a percentage of sales as donations to your cause. Restaurants and shops in your community get more business, parents get much-needed alone time, and you raise donations\u2014everyone wins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Host a Karaoke Night<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruit your supporters within a certain age range to perform at your event and encourage them to find friends and family who will come support. Ask audience members to donate a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for entry or sign up for a volunteer opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Offer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face Painting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">face painting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services at events like a parade or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">field days<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Invite children in your community to do the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">face painting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an opportunity to serve and build relationships with other kids involved with your cause. You could ask for donations in exchange for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">face painting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sell snacks and beverages at your stand for guaranteed revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21. Provide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift Wrapping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Services<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local community<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> business to provide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift-wrapping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services around the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are a few businesses you might consider partnering with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookstores<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toy stores<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing stores<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candle stores<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfume and fragrance stores<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach children how to do the gift wrapping, then let them provide the service. It might not be <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perfect<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it\u2019s an opportunity for them to serve others. Plus, any gift will mean more because a child wrapped it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22. Have a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trivia Night<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather families and children together for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trivia night<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ask for donations for entry and reward the winning person (or team) with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small prize<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But don\u2019t forget to encourage participants to seek pledges from their community beforehand. For example, a family might collect pledges based on how many points they accumulate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23. Run a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoe Drive Fundraiser<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect used (or unused) shoes from kids in the community who have outgrown their favorite pairs. Children go through shoes quickly, and those pairs deserve a better home than stuffed in a closet somewhere. Give parents and children an opportunity to put their retired sneakers and sandals to good use by donating them to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shoe drive fundraiser<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24. Create an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstacle Course<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge local <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">youth groups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or classes at school to design an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obstacle course<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and charge a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to participate. Children can either pay for an attempt or purchase an upgraded package that allows for unlimited tries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25. Sell <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookie Dough<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let donors buy the one thing with a longer shelf than baked goods at bake sales: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie dough<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Plus, it\u2019s irresistible. Donors will love purchasing this tasty treat from children in their community because they can either eat the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie dough<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> raw (yes, please!) or bake it when they want fresh cookies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26. Hold a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book Sale<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask kids in your area to collect books they\u2019ve already read or left deserted on their bookshelves and put them up for sale. Resell them for a steep discount to collect profits for your cause. Parents will love finding a low-price deal on a book they\u2019ll likely have to purchase for their kids\u2019 required reading programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27. Sell Popcorn at Events<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner with community, school, church, sports, and recreational events to sell popcorn. Kids can run the stand with the assistance of a parent or volunteer and explain your nonprofit\u2019s mission to customers as they purchase their snack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People will likely enjoy the extra concession options, and you can collect donations off hungry attendees. Popcorn has an incredibly high return on investment, so your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit organization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can keep the bulk of the revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28. Put Your Teacher in Jail<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get classes to work together (maybe to jail the principal) or put them against each other (to jail the \u201cwinning\u201d teacher). Metaphorically, of course. \u201cJail\u201d means the teacher has to sit in their classroom or the teacher\u2019s lounge while the kids have a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">field day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or extra recess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29. Plan a Pumpkin-Carving Contest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell pumpkins and carving supplies for a jack-o&#8217;-lantern competition around <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You might make this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/21-creative-fall-fundraising-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fall fundraising idea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> part of a bigger event or host it separately. Reward the winning pumpkin carver with a trophy or trinket they can keep as a reward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30. Organize a Family Game Night<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide everything the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole family<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would need for a hassle-free game night. This might include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space (gym, recreation center, public area, or pavilion)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">board games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, card games, and party games)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacks (chips, desserts, and drinks)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, find some fun referees for games like Twister or tag. You could also create a family-vs-family tournament and reward the winning family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants can register for a set fee or agree to run a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peer-to-peer campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that engages their friends and family. Once they raise a certain amount, they\u2019re welcome to attend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31. Initiate a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field Day<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">field day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after school or on the weekend with events for kids to participate and compete in various sports. Add sports they might have never tried before, like hacky sack, climbing, jumping, and Frisbee. 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Form a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read-a-Thon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fundraiser<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read-a-thons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Rather than earning pledges for laps or miles walked, like with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walk-a-thons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, collect pledges for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books read<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pages read<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minutes spent reading<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35. Host a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Team<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Competition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold a competition for athletes to compete for the crown. But remember, sometimes, becoming the local champion is enough of a prize\u2014so think about your specific audience. Host tournaments throughout the year and rotate sports like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soccer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basketball<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volleyball<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flag football<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hockey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickleball<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports tournaments are great for peer-to-peer fundraising, especially when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sports teams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can run a joint campaign or ask each teammate to run an independent campaign and compete to see who raises the most. The winner can then be named the team captain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36. Build a Mini-Golf Course<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let kids design a backyard mini-golf course. You could use cups as the holes, then get creative with everything else. Use whatever is around the house or in your yard to make a one-of-a-kind game. Then, invite neighbors and kids in the community to come pay to play. Reward children who hit a hole in one with a prize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make this a community event, challenge kids to design the best course and submit photos or videos of their course design to be voted on by the public. Then, recreate the winning course in a local park for everyone to come try. Either charge a small course fee or sell food and merchandise for purchase at the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37. Plan a Pancake Breakfast<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook and sell pancakes at a before-school event or on the weekend before a long day of sporting events. Pancakes are another cheap item with a high return on investment, so you have the potential to earn quite a few donations with low expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To involve the kids, assign them to the toppings bar. People can come to them for whipped cream, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, or fresh berries. They can either serve the toppings or just be the ones who report when items run low. Either way, getting them involved to some degree is a great way to introduce them to your cause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38. Set Up a Battle-of-the-Bands Concert<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empower your kids to compete on the big stage to see who\u2019s the top band. Consider dividing the competition into age groups, like elementary school, middle school, and high school. Ask for donations to enter the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family-friendly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> competition and for entry to the event. Reward the top band with a trophy and prize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do More With Elevated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundraising Tools <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on Classy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring any of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great fundraising ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for kids to life with Classy. Classy\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising platform<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> empowers your supporters with leading <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crowdfunding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, peer-to-peer, recurring, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising event<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features. 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