WAYS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUR TEAM

• Sip and Paint — Invite friends to a casual painting session with a local artist and collect donations or charge an entry fee.

• Car Wash or Pet Bath — Offer to wash cars or bathe pets for donations—a fun, community-driven event everyone can enjoy.

• Bake Sale — You can sell homemade treats (including gluten-free or vegan options) at local events or partner with a restaurant to broaden your reach.

• Craft Show — Host a neighborhood or community craft fair, inviting local artisans to rent tables or donate a portion of their sales.

• Casual Fridays or Holiday Parties — If you work in an office, you can allow coworkers to dress down or make a small donation to celebrate the season.

• Grand Openings or Store Promotions — Partner with local businesses celebrating a launch or special sale, and invite them to collect donations on your team’s behalf.

• Art Show or Art Auction — Showcase local talent and charge an admission fee or auction off artwork to benefit your cause.

• Golf Tournament or Mini Golf Event — Organize a day on the greens or a mini golf venue with registration fees, sponsorships, or added contests like a hole-in-one challenge or special prize holes.

• Black-Tie Event — Hold an elegant evening with a formal dress code, live music, and possibly a silent auction to raise significant funds.

• Black-Tie Cocktail at Home — Host an elegant soiree in the comfort of your home, complete with formal attire, signature cocktails, upscale hors d’oeuvres, and maybe even live music. Consider adding a small auction or raffle to elevate the experience and boost fundraising. Guests can purchase “tickets” or write checks, making this an intimate yet impactful way to support your cause.

• Charity Night at a Restaurant — Team up with a local eatery that donates a percentage of sales or allows diners to round up their bills.

• Change for Children — Place donation jars at retailers or local businesses, encouraging customers to drop in their spare change.

• 50/50 Raffle — Collaborate with other events and run a simple raffle where half the proceeds go to the winner, and the rest support your team.

• Auction — Host a live, silent, or online auction with donated items, experiences, or gift baskets to spark generous bids.

• Spaghetti (or Other) Dinner — Cook up a community meal and boost excitement with a raffle, auction, or entertainment.

• Poker Tournament — Charge a buy-in fee for an entertaining poker night, then donate the proceeds to your cause.

• Basket Raffle — Gather themed baskets from local businesses or supporters, sell raffle tickets, and draw winners for extra excitement.

• Social Media Campaign
  Create an online fundraising page, then spread the word through your personal and organizational social networks.