Kids fundraising ideas
Whether you’re looking to host a fundraiser that appeals to parents and community members or one that involves kids, too, you’ve come to the right place. From T-shirt design contests to a much-needed parents' night out, these children's fundraising ideas are fun, family-friendly ways to raise money for schools, clubs, sports teams, and more.
Literary pub crawl
To take this fundraising event further, arrange to have each watering hole feature a special cocktail or brew (with some non-alcoholic beverages in the mix!) to match your theme.
One for one pledge
Showcase this cycle of generosity on your donation forms using custom labels and donation amounts to make it clear you’ll be making an in-kind donation for every monetary donation received.
The guessing game
Use scan-to-donate to send guessers directly to your donation page for easy on-the-spot giving. Print the QR code onto a poster, or display it on a tablet or screen on your stand.
24-hour relay race
Candy grams
Membership drive
Bonfire BBQ
With user-friendly fundraising event features, you can sell tickets in advance and accept donations in person, too.
Karaoke night
To encourage even more donations during the party, display mobile giving options and your progress toward your goal using live display.
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.
5k walk/run
Eating contest
Face painting
Make it easy for people to take part with scan-to-donate. All they need to do is scan the QR code and they’ll land on your donation page in seconds.
Speed dating
Encourage extra donations if participants find a special someone!
Pride flag decoration party
Make the silent auction process as smooth as possible with mobile bidding tools that enable supporters to participate right from their phones.
Gift wrapping
Principal challenge
Flamingoed
To make pulling off this silly fundraiser a breeze, create custom fields on your donation form, like the address of the Flamingo recipient.
Social media challenge
Learn more social media fundraising tips to take your efforts to the next level.
Lip sync competition
Sell tickets for this fundraising event online, streamline check-in, and accept extra donations with the same easy platform.
Ugly sweater 5k
Peer-to-peer fundraising
Create teams to add some fun competition into the mix—and bring in more donations!
Adopt-a-mile fundraiser
Highlight how close you are to reaching your target by displaying a live goal bar on your fundraising page, where the fundraising goal total equals the number of miles.
Craft sale
Want to make an even bigger impact? Auction off some larger or more in-demand items.
Frequently asked questions
What can kids make to give to charity?
Children have many options when it comes to crafting items for charity. The best kid-friendly fundraiser ideas often involve getting kids to use their creativity for good, like designing T-shirts or baking tasty treats.
What are the most popular fundraising ideas for kids?
Some of the most popular events encourage kids to participate in fundraising efforts. Car washes and lemonade stands are two classic choices. Charity walks or runs also provide opportunities for kids to get active and raise money through pledges or sponsorships from local businesses. Plus, offering small prizes at the end also helps with motivation!
What are some easy fundraising ideas for kids?
Simple yet effective, easy kid fundraising ideas require minimal resources and supervision. Game nights and read-a-thons, for example, are two great fundraisers for kids requiring little parental assistance while also providing exciting experiences for the children.
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