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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

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Ghost story contest. If you’re lacking a good collection of horror stories to tell, send a call out to your imaginative supporters to send in their scariest stories for a ghost story contest fundraiser. Halloween decorating contest. Homeowners can submit photos of their homes to be entered into the contest.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

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We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Movies for Impact. Sell concessions like popcorn, soda, and candy for charity, and make a public ask for donations for the cause before the movie starts.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Alternatively, arrange pickup times and locations where participants can safely retrieve their wine and cheese before the event. When hosting an in-person auction isn’t an option, a virtual silent auction is a perfect alternative to raise money for your organization. Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet?

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

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Host a Passover seder as an alternative to the rubber chicken dinner or spaghetti supper. Host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have “tip jars” for people to show their support for their favorite competitors in the form of donations. Drive-in or outdoor Movie Night. BBQ for Good. Mmmm, everyone loves a BBQ.

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49 Simple & Successful Fundraising Ideas for Kids

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Alternatively, if anyone wants to avoid a yard full of pink birds, they can donate money as “flamingo insurance” to be placed on a “no flock” list. Costume contest. If it’s getting close to Halloween, take costumes to the next level with a peer-to-peer costume contest. Cookie-decorating contest.

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21 Heartwarming Holiday Fundraising Ideas

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Gingerbread house decorating contest. Put your supporters’ creative cookie construction skills to the test with a gingerbread house decorating contest. For a virtual peer-to-peer alternative , have participants construct their gingerbread houses at home, uploading photos of their final products to a gallery.

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75 Top Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

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You can charge a door fee, set up concessions with snacks and drinks, and even have individual contests with their own entry fees. Alternately, you can sponsor a trip to a local pumpkin patch with entry fees going towards your nonprofit. Photo Contest Photo costs are incredibly diverse.

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