Valentine’s Day fundraising ideas

The most popular February fundraising ideas include Valentine's Day candy grams at high schools, sweetheart dances or parties, and bake sales. Each of these ideas is festive, fun, and incredibly sweet!

Flower or chocolate sales, and Valentine's Day candy grams, consistently rank among the most profitable Valentine's Day fundraiser ideas for schools and beyond, as they are usually inexpensive to host and very popular.

To make your event more cost-effective, try partnering with a local restaurant to donate baked goods or with a local florist to donate flowers.

Valentine’s Day charity events often incorporate romantic themes and give people the opportunity for a date night. From a charity dance with a silent auction to a date auction or even a Galentine’s Day trivia night, these fundraising events draw a crowd eager to celebrate this special holiday with friends and family.

Start planning your Valentine’s Day fundraiser at least 4–6 weeks in advance to give yourself time to organize and promote your event. During the planning process, set clear fundraising goals, recruit volunteers, order supplies, create a donation page or event page for ticket sales, and build a marketing strategy using social media, local news outlets, or school newsletters.

To boost engagement, consider turning Valentine’s Day into a week-long February fundraiser with themed activities each day, like a cooking class, bake sale, or Valentine's spirit week event.