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.
Family fun run
Use peer-to-peer fundraising to encourage participants to set a donation goal and spread the word about the cause.
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.
Spaghetti dinner
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.
Tie-dye fundraiser
If you produce a large volume lot of tie-dyed items, create a donation form or buy-now auction to sell them to your community!
Flag football tournament
Cold water plunge
Give $5, grab 5 friends
This is a great social media fundraising idea that can spread quickly within your community, helping you raise funds fast.
Community cookbook
Murder mystery night
Use easy event ticketing features to register guests online and check them in quickly with your mobile app to get the festivities started sooner!
Pajama party
Virtual gala
Back-to-school sale
Customize online tickets with the name and image of each product, so your supporters can easily choose between the items on sale.
Virtual telethon
Plan a day or evening program, then livestream it to your community right from your event page, so members can make a donation without clicking away from the show.
Food truck Friday
In exchange for driving more business their way, use a sponsorship proposal to negotiate a percentage of profits for your good cause.
10,000 steps challenge
Invite participants to set up a peer-to-peer fundraising page where they can share their personal stories and interact with supporters.
Envelope fundraiser
Spread the word with easy email marketing software. Share the details of your campaign and send reminders as the deadline gets closer.
Reverse raffle
Before you start planning, be sure to check for any state regulations on raffles where you live!
Food truck smorgasbord
Swim-a-thon
Art festival
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).
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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