Fundraising Ideas Database

Volunteer Auction

Location: In-Person

Overhead Cost: $$

Expected Return: $$$

Complexity: 3

Special Considerations

Can be done anytime of year
Follow up with volunteers to make sure that the services go smoothly.
Consider purchasing an ad in newspaper to thank volunteers (or asking paper to donate or discount ad).
Sell luminaria and sponsorships at your event.
Publicize your Relay For Life event.

Have community members volunteer their services, anything from web design, cooking, handyman, painter, etc. and make money for Relay For Life. Bid winners get things done while getting to know community members better.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Polar Bear Plunge

This is a chillingly good fundraiser for colder locales! Have donations based on whether or not your participants are brave enough to jump into the water, or charge a small

Virtual Themed Watch Party

Whether it’s a sporting event, TV show, Awards Show, Movie or other captivating event, hold a virtual watch party. Have some fun and dress according to the type of event

Themed Fun Run

Pick a theme! Pick a season! Pick a location! Costume contest run through the cemetery at sunset? Ugly sweaters at the holidays? Red dress for Valentine’s Day? Be creative, pull

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