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

Beer Garden

Coordinate with a local brewery to co-host a happy hour where a portion of the sales go to ACS. The event can be decorated with lights, music, and games to

Virtual Craft or Vendor Fair

Host a virtual Craft or Vendor Fair on social media. Send out a call to anyone that wants to sell their products or crafts. Have vendors post pictures to an

Push-Up Challenge

Do you love to work out? Combine that love with your love for raising money for the American Cancer Society. Use Social Media to invite your friends to join you

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