03 Jan 2011 2 Comments
Creative fundraising ideas for the new year
Flickr image courtesy of Horia Varlan
It’s the beginning of another season of giving with the start of a new year and new opportunities for making a difference for a cause you care about! Here are our top fundraising ideas for kicking off 2011 with a bang and finding ways to give every month of the year.
January
Include a fundraising goal in your list of New Year’s resolutions, or keep track of the money you save from drinking less caffeine (or whatever your resolution is–you can do it!) and donate it to a cause that’s important to you.
February
Forget the roses, and make a donation in honor of your significant other for Valentine’s Day.
March
Use friendly competition for a good cause — compete for donations to your favorite nonprofit in your March Madness bracket.
April
Don’t let April showers get you down! Celebrate spring by signing up for a run, walk, or ride and use your event as an excuse to raise money online for a great cause.
May and June
Honor Mom and Dad by making donations to their favorite causes for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Or, show them how to set up a FirstGiving page and be the first to make a donation.
July
Celebrate Independence Day by asking for donations in honor of family or friends who have served in the armed forces.
August
It’s the dog days of summer. . . consider volunteering at a local animal shelter or for any organization that could use your helping hands!
September
Go back to school! Take some time to learn about a new nonprofit, like one a friend supports. You might discover a great new cause to give to in the future.
October
Let your friends and family know that Halloween is SCARY but that raising money doesn’t have to be. Recruit one or two of them to raise money with you for a cause close to all of your hearts!
November
While you sit down to a delicious ThanksGiving dinner, remember that many in our country still struggle with not having enough food. Donate canned goods to a food bank or help serve dinner at your local homeless shelter.
December
Bring the Giving Back to your Holidays! Celebrate the true meaning of the season of giving by asking for donations for a great cause, instead of gifts.
Shagun Bagga
Jan 04, 2011 @ 10:17:50
Thanks for such an inspiring article. We all know how important it is to lend our hand to someone or a cause that is close to our heart.
This time of the year when we all are making new resolutions, lets put this of helping someone as number one on our list.
I am all for it!!
Debra Askanase
Jan 04, 2011 @ 12:41:12
Shagun, so glad you found this helpful. If you have a creative fundaising idea to add, we’d welcome it!