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.
Craft sale
Want to make an even bigger impact? Auction off some larger or more in-demand items.
Movies in the park
Sell tickets online, check guests in with your mobile app, and offer easy payment methods like scan-to-donate for on-the-spot donations.
Obstacle course
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.
Holiday card campaign
Use Givebutter’s built-in Canva integration to add a little extra cheer to your letters or emails in just a few clicks.
Gift basket showdown
Pumpkin Games
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.
Teacher spelling bee
To make this event virtual or hybrid, livestream it from your event page for attendees to watch from home.
Tree planting day
Neighborhood tailgate party
You can make the event free and charge for activities or create a ticketed event—whichever you choose, our fundraising event features can help.
Family and friends game night
Legacy giving
Kids’ art calendar
5k walk/run
Pie-eating contest
Use a range of fundraising event features, such as online registration, on-the-spot payments, and seamless check-ins.
Concession stand
Gala night
Get your supporters excited about your upcoming event with an eye-catching gala invitation template. Include details on how to buy tickets, or add a scan-to-donate QR code.
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!
Garage sale
Use our free email marketing software to send a big launch email with all the details, then send reminders closer to the day of the sale.
All you can eat buffet
A free event ticketing platform can help you organize and manage your evening and check people in from your mobile device without any stress.
Expert lecture series
Sell tickets to in-person attendees and offer a livestreaming option to increase donations and reach interested supporters from anywhere.
Superhero run
Dodgeball tournament
Invite participants to set up team fundraising pages so they can also compete to see who can raise the most funds for your cause.
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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