Church fundraising ideas
Looking for exciting ways you can rally your congregation and raise money for your next project? Discover fresh approaches to raising the roof (literally) and hitting your financial goals with these big and small church fundraiser ideas.
Virtual bake sale
Tree planting day
Holiday wreath sale
Apple bobbing
Raise the roof
Embed a donation form on your website with a live goal bar, so your community members can see just how close you are to hitting that target.
TikTok dance-off
For easy and simple sharing, create a custom donation form that’s optimized for mobile!
Lend a helping hand
In order to streamline the process and keep track of contributions, create custom labels for different donation amounts on a special fundraising page or donation form (e.g. $50 = 2 volunteer hours).
Comedy roast
Bail out the pastor
Create excitement by displaying a live goal bar on your fundraising page so supporters can watch the total rise in real time.
Virtual fun run
Desk decorating contest
Rent your space
Spread the word that your space is available for rent with your email marketing software. Don’t forget to include photos of the space to encourage interest!
Movie night
Use Givebutter’s fundraising event tools like online ticket sales, mobile app check-ins, and in-person payments to make it easier for you and your supporters.
Youth lock-in
Set up an online fundraising event page where participants can register and supporters can make donations.
Pajama day
Refer a friend
Home decor workshop
Shave for the cause
Donut fundraiser
Create a fundraising page or donation form to promote your efforts and make it easier to sell your sweet treats with multiple payment options wherever you are.
Skate-a-thon
Leading up to your event, encourage your participants to create their own peer-to-peer fundraising pages, which they can personalize with their own stories and updates.
Fitness class
Virtual food/wine tasting
One-day giving event
Keep your supporters invested in your progress with a goal bar and campaign updates that highlight milestones, matching gifts, and special shout-outs throughout the day.
Restaurant takeover
Frequently asked questions
What are some good fundraising ideas for churches?
The best ideas for church fundraisers build on the deep connections that congregations foster. These include community cook-offs, service days, or peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, in which individuals create online donation pages and ask for support from friends and family members to fund certain programs.
How do churches make money?
Most places of worship sustain their mission through consistent donations, sometimes called tithes, from members of the congregation. Churches may also have multiple fundraising drives and events throughout the year, including rummage sales, silent auctions, and family-friendly activities that charge a small fee, in addition to in-kind donations and investments.
What does the Bible say about fundraising in the church?
Many verses throughout the Bible promote various acts of giving—whether that be through sharing kindness, service, or prosperity. One example is in 2 Corinthians 9:6, which states, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
Which church fundraiser ideas are the easiest?
The easiest ways to raise funds for your church are those that your team has the skill, resources, and motivation to host and encourage others to take part in—book or bake sales, postcard drives, you name it. Additionally, a source of passive income for many churches is through renting out their space to other groups in the community.
Which fundraiser ideas for church groups raise the most money?
Beyond passing the plate on Sunday morning, church fundraising events that bring in the most funds are either large-scale events, like a 24-hour social media livestream marathon, or exciting and time-specific campaigns like “Raise The Roof” or “Bail Out The Pastor” challenges.
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