(Newswire.net — June 20, 2019) — Summer is a great time for fundraising. People are typically in high spirits and activities are in full swing. What better way to take advantage of the excitement than to start planning your summer fundraisers? Here are a few summer fundraising ideas to help you turn the summer season into an opportunity to give back.
Summer Fundraising Ideas
Some summer fundraising ideas include launching a crowdfunding campaign, host a block party, organize a water balloon fight and more.
Launch a Crowdfunding Campaign
While crowdfunding is a great way to raise funds any time of the year, it can be quite effective over summer because you can boost your online campaign with a live event such as a concert or walkathon. Moreover, crowdfunding campaigns are often free, which makes it an inexpensive fundraising tool during the summer. Be sure to include a lot of fun visuals and once you launch your campaign, spread the word through email, social media, print, your local press and e-newsletters.
Host a Block Party
Block parties are one-stop shops for summer fun. The atmosphere and overall vibe of the party will be up to you. Nonetheless, consider organizing a few extra events to incorporate into the party and raise more funds. Watermelon eating contests and cook-offs, for example, work well for the summer. Keep the party going into the night to maximize your donations.
Host a Pool Party
If a block party is not cool enough for you during the summer, then a pool party should do the trick. They’re also very easy to organize. As long as you have a pool, you’re good to go. Just make sure you have licensed lifeguards and all your safety bases covered. Consider setting up carnival-like games near the pool and sell snacks to raise more funds.
Organize a Water Balloon Fight
Both kids and adults will enjoy a water balloon fight. Just choose a venue for the fights, register participants and sell water balloons. You can even turn the fight into a tournament with teams competing for a prize.
Coordinate a Car Wash
Car washes are a popular way to raise money with little event costs. They’re also a great way to raise awareness about your organization for you to reap the benefits of fundraising. The trick is to invest in plenty of signage that states the purpose of your fundraiser. You can even print brochures or flyers and give them to those who participate for additional info on your cause. Hosting a car wash is also a good way to raise funds for high school sports before the school year begins.
Host a Barbecue or Fish Fry
For this type of event, you’ll need a crew of staff or volunteers manning the fryers or grills. Set up a method of ordering (in person, online, via phone) and provide made-to-order food. You can set up some outdoor seating or your establishment can be take-out style.
Host a Wine Tasting
Find a venue, preferably outdoors and ask your local shops if they can donate some wine. Then, you can invite supporters who are 21+ to participate after paying a minor fee to drink and eat some great food.
Bottom Line
Donors will usually have more time and energy to get involved in fundraisers during the summer. Once you’ve executed a great fundraiser, make sure you’re fully prepared to keep your donors for any unique future fundraisers you may host.