Scout fundraising ideas
Whether you're a troop leader, parent volunteer, or enthusiastic Scout supporter, there are a lot of ways to rally your community around your local Girl Scout or Boy Scout troop. From popcorn fundraisers to exciting pie-in-the-face events, we've got a variety of fun strategies to boost your fundraising efforts.
Board game night
LGBTQ+ trivia night
Pumpkin carving contest
Make it easy as pumpkin pie for participants to vote for the winners with a small donation using text-to-donate.
Scavenger hunt
Streamline the process of selling tickets and create a hub for your hunt with a fundraising event page. Any energy saved can be spent on making your event even more exciting!
Cupcake wars
Summer day out
Use a fundraising event page to make registration and payment easy, and add custom fields to capture important information from each participant, such as t-shirt size or dietary restrictions.
Obstacle course
Office mini-golf tournament
Superhero training camp
After your event, use email marketing software to share your gratitude with participants and volunteers along with pictures you captured of the day!
Trivia night
Make the evening go even smoother with seamless attendee check-ins and easy payment options like Tap to pay, Venmo donations, and scan-to-donate.
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.
Beach Games
Ask participants to pay a small fee to register and raise even more funds by selling cold drinks and ice cream.
Sand ‘n’ sip
Spring cleaning
5k walk/run
Year-end fundraiser
Use the year-end giving checklist to make sure you’ve covered every angle!
Discount Cards
Rah-rah raffle
To attract the right audience, host a silent auction at your next spirited event with these experiences included!
Jeans day / Out of uniform day
Night at the museum
Weeknight meal cooking class
Crafts night
Community cookbook
Fall carnival
Ask local businesses for supplies and prize donations and raise funds through refreshments, games, and stallholder fees.
Trike-a-thon
Frequently asked questions
How can I raise money fast for my Scout group?
To raise money quickly for your Scout group, consider organizing a fundraiser like a holiday wreath sale, car wash, or movie night. For promotion, take advantage of social media, advertising with local businesses, and word-of-mouth. Check out our $1K in 30 Days toolkit for more tips to raise funds fast.
What are the best fundraising ideas for Scouts?
The best Scout fundraisers often involve selling products like popcorn and candy bars and hosting events like spaghetti dinners, pancake breakfasts, and outdoor adventure days. These fundraisers capitalize on community support and provide tangible products or experiences in exchange for donations.
Peer-to-peer fundraising activities, too, are a great way to mobilize your community members and encourage supporters to set their own fundraising goals.
How do I plan my Scout fundraising events?
When organizing a Scout fundraising event, you’ll want to start with an event planning checklist. Begin by setting clear goals, choosing the right type of activity for your group, and creating a budget. Be sure to involve your Scouts and their families in spreading the word about your campaign by engaging potential donors on social media, with flyers, and community bulletin boards.
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