Spring fundraising ideas
Spring brings a sense of fresh beginnings and new opportunities—even for fundraising! Take advantage of the cheerful seasonal vibe to introduce exciting new spring fundraiser ideas to your community. We’ve brought together a master list of the best spring fundraising ideas for schools, nonprofits, and community groups that embrace the season and several holidays that fall within it.
Employee appreciation day
Pet run/walk
Autographed jersey auction
Pride-themed merch sale
Family and friends game night
Holiday card campaign
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Baseball bingo
Puppy party
At the event, highlight the different mobile giving options your supporters can choose from with live display.
Teen film festival
Carnival night
Maze for a cause
Charge an entrance fee to walk the maze, and make transactions easy with scan-to-donate and Tap to Pay options.
Community service day
Showcase every project or fundraiser you’re working on with a central giving hub. Your supporters can then see all your amazing work in one place.
Beach Games
Ask participants to pay a small fee to register and raise even more funds by selling cold drinks and ice cream.
Photo contest
Raise even more by turning the top photos into a deck of cards or a calendar.
LGBTQ+ workshop series
Spread the word and follow up with attendees using free email marketing software.
Street clean up
Work with local businesses to sponsor the day and encourage donations towards your charity or group.
Touchdown sponsorships
Street painting competition
Ask a local business to donate painting supplies, and then invite the community to vote for the best-painted square by making a donation ($1 = 1 vote) with an easy scan-to-donate QR code.
Give it up challenge
Create a fundraising page for your challenge, including a list of ideas and suggested donation amounts. Share campaign updates and donor shout-outs to keep momentum going toward your goal!
Trike-a-thon
Parents’ night out
Social media challenge
Learn more social media fundraising tips to take your efforts to the next level.
Apple bobbing
Guest speaker event
Raise funds for your livestream by selling tickets and include upgrades like signed copies of books to bring in even more donations.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular spring fundraisers?
The most popular springtime fundraiser ideas are the ones that your local community members are excited to take part in. If you’re looking for family-friendly school or PTA spring fundraiser ideas, a bake sale or Easter egg hunt in the local park is a fun way to raise money. For community groups and nonprofits, car washes, pet competitions, and walk-a-thons are popular choices.
What is the most profitable spring fundraiser?
If you’re looking to bring in higher donation amounts to reach your fundraising goal, try a spring fundraising event idea that is larger in scale. Golf tournaments, fashion shows, silent auctions, and galas are great ways to raise more funds—especially if you partner with a local sponsor and sell tickets and refreshments.
How do I plan and promote my spring fundraiser?
Planning your spring fundraiser is a lot like organizing any other event. Once you have an idea, use our event planning checklist to guide you from start to finish and avoid any roadblocks along the way. It even includes tips on staffing, supplies, marketing, and on-the-day prep. Be sure to enlist friends and family to help and utilize social media to spread the word!
Which spring holidays and celebrations can I theme a fundraiser around?
This season is full of celebrations and awareness days that can inspire exciting fundraising ideas for spring. Earth Day, Pi Day, International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, April Fool’s Day, Easter, and Mother’s Day are just some of the many moments you can plan an event or campaign around.
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