Winter fundraising ideas
Beginning with the holiday season, winter is one of the most profitable times of the year when it comes to donations for good causes. These joy-filled fundraising ideas for winter will help you capture the attention and generosity of your community and raise more during the chilly months ahead.
Battle of the food trucks
Partnering with food trucks is a great way to reach your fundraising target. Discover how to secure corporate sponsorships.
Jersey auction
T-shirt design contest
Office Games
Tool drive
Workshop or masterclass
You don’t need to limit your audience to only the people you can fit in the room. Consider livestreaming your event to make it more accessible and raise even more dollars.
Bring your pet to work day
Restaurant takeover
TikTok dance-off
For easy and simple sharing, create a custom donation form that’s optimized for mobile!
Carnival night
Sand ‘n’ sip
Field goal derby
Donation drive
Horseback riding
Grill-off
Set up team fundraising pages where everyone can make a donation to vote for their favorite chef. They can also see a live leaderboard and watch the votes land in real time!
Student battle of the bands
Virtual bake sale
More money, no problems
Staff vs. students
Desk plant sale
Beach day
Set an affordable ticket price or ask for donations to cover the cost of the event and raise funds—whichever you choose, our fundraising event tools can help!
Pajama day
Student art auction
Pet yoga
Make this fundraising event even better by asking a local yoga studio to be a sponsor.
Fantasy football draft festival
Frequently asked questions
In which months do people donate the most?
December is by far the most popular month for donations, with the last week of the year bringing in a staggering 46% of online year-end revenue—nearly eight times more than on Giving Tuesday. With so much generosity at this time of year, it’s worth investing heavily in your winter fundraising event ideas.
What are the most popular winter fundraisers?
With so many holidays in the winter season, it’s no surprise that holiday-themed fundraisers continue to be among the most popular. To make the most of the seasonal joy, plan a cookie decorating contest, bake sale, festive market, or holiday card campaign.
What are the most profitable winter fundraising ideas?
If you have a year-end fundraising target to hit, a winter gala or silent auction is a great opportunity to attract corporate sponsors, generous donations, and high ticket sales. Themed walk-a-thons or ski-a-thons are also effective ways for community members to raise money from their friends and family using peer-to-peer fundraising.
Which fundraising ideas for winter are the easiest to organize?
Sometimes you just want to organize a simple yet fun way to enjoy the holiday season and raise funds for your cause. Sell DIY gingerbread house kits at a holiday fair, sing carols under the city Christmas tree, or host a pop-up snowman contest for a fun and easy winter fundraiser event idea.
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