Fundraising ideas for work
Whether you’re looking to rally your employees or coworkers around a cause close to your heart or your nonprofit is eager to engage more supporters with workplace fundraising, you’ll find inspiration in this list of exciting ideas for fundraisers at work.
Get everyone in the office involved in the action, from coffee cart donations to CEO challenges, and help bring in donations and bring your staff together at the same time.
Pet picture day
Face painting
Make it easy for people to take part with scan-to-donate. All they need to do is scan the QR code and they’ll land on your donation page in seconds.
Obstacle course
International Women's Day fundraiser
Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or hybrid, raise more and stress less with easy online registration, mobile app check-ins, and live display
Flower bulb sale
Pajama party
Raffle
Just be sure to check your state laws regarding raffles before you start planning!
Board game night
Gift wrapping
Cheer off
Grow-your-own garden kit
Ugly sweater 5k
Pajama day
Costume contest
Escape Room Challenge
Teen film festival
Yard raking
Follow best practices for volunteer recruitment to build a loyal community of supporters ready to pitch in for yardwork and more.
Principal challenge
Secret supper
Crawl for a cause
Cooking competition
You can get even more spectators in on the fun by livestreaming the event and asking for donations throughout the program.
Telethon
Legacy giving
Teacher “jail”
Box Top fundraiser
Frequently asked questions
How can I raise money for charity at work?
Your workplace is one of the best places to raise money for charity, especially if your fundraising efforts are work-related or promote employee involvement. Hosting bake sales in your building lobby, planning desk decorating contests, and organizing trivia nights are just a few fun office fundraising ideas your team will be eager to participate in. Plus, they offer a great opportunity for networking and building camaraderie, all while helping you reach your goal.
Don't forget to include donation jars around the office and online fundraising pages that employees can use to spread the word and raise more from friends and family.
How do you organize easy fundraising ideas for the workplace?
Launching these easy workplace fundraising ideas is pretty simple. Buy-in is key. Gather a small group of coworkers to pick a charitable cause that will resonate with your colleagues. Together, choose the best kind of activity or event for raising money. Be sure to check in with the nonprofit you’re supporting about your plans or even to collaborate on ideas!
You can also check out the different types of workplace giving programs that can further incentivize your coworkers to participate in raising funds.
What is corporate fundraising?
Corporate fundraising, also known as corporate philanthropy, is the practice of a company or business raising money to support a cause or charity.
Corporate fundraising ideas can range from larger-scale happenings like wine tastings and golf tournaments to smaller-scale activities like a car wash. At more formal events, organizers often charge an entry fee and invite the local community and other small businesses to attend and participate.
Some companies also donate a portion of their profits to a specific charity or encourage staff to volunteer. Others match donations, meaning employees can give to their organization of choice, and their employer will contribute the same amount or more!
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