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.
Count the jellybeans
Masquerade ball
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.
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!
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!
Holiday market
Use engaging fundraising event features to make it an enjoyable experience for all—with easy online ticket sales, on-the-spot donations, and more.
Employee appreciation day
Bring your pet to work day
Crafts night
Special series
Tie sermons directly to your goal and reach more supporters by livestreaming right from your fundraising page. Anyone can tune into the stream, make a donation, and learn about your campaign all in one place.
Easter egg hunt
Create an Easter Bunny photo booth and host a bake sale to bring in even more donations with scan-to-donate and Venmo donations on the day of the hunt!
Pumpkin carving contest
Make it easy as pumpkin pie for participants to vote for the winners with a small donation using text-to-donate.
Sand ‘n’ sip
Envelope fundraiser
Spread the word with easy email marketing software. Share the details of your campaign and send reminders as the deadline gets closer.
Virtual movie night
Sponsor a stud
Ale tasting
Virtual book club
Be sure to set up recurring donations as a simple way to collect membership fees for ongoing gatherings.
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.
More money, no problems
Speakeasy night
Kids vs. grownups field day
Charge entrance fees for this fundraising event, offer for-sale hydration and snacks, and don’t forget prizes for the winners!
Silent auction
Give it up challenge
Create a fundraising page for your challenge, including a list of ideas and suggested donation amounts. Share campaign updates and donor shout-outs to keep momentum going toward your goal!
Office Games
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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