Spring and Summer Fundraiser Ideas for Nonprofits
Ideas and themes for your spring/summer nonprofit fundraiser
The spring fundraiser season is already here, and the summer fundraiser season is right around the corner! We’ve come up with a list of engaging spring and summer fundraiser ideas for nonprofits.
Spring Fundraiser Ideas
- Mother’s Day Fundraiser: Host a “wine and paint night” using wine donations from companies like Total Wine. Mother’s day brunch fundraisers are also popular. Organize a raffle with at-home spa kits using donated products from beauty companies like Bath & Body Works.
- Plant or Flower Sale Fundraiser: Partner with local florists or nurseries to host a plant sale for charity. Request gift card donations for bouquets or houseplants by Googling “flower donation request.” Virtual flower arrangement classes are also popular, and would make for a creative raffle prize.
- Easter Fundraiser: Easter egg hunt fundraisers are a great option for socially-distanced fundraisers. Crown Point High School is hosting a drive-through easter egg hunt fundraiser complete with an Easter Bunny photo booth.
- Earth day Fundraiser: Organize a beach cleanup fundraiser, or host a sustainable clothing drive. Nature and Culture Institute is organizing a whole day of sustainability-related events for its Earth Day fundraiser.
Summer Fundraiser Ideas
- Summer Carnival or Summer Fair Fundraiser: Create a variety of booths with raffles, games, donated ice cream, donated kettle corn, or other donated snacks.
- Outdoor Wellness Event Fundraiser: Have group yoga in the park, and sell smoothies for charity (Jamba Juice donates to nonprofits!).
- “Great British Bake Off” Themed fundraiser: Host a summer baking competition in “the tent.” Think of it as an upgraded bake sale! You can also incorporate a raffle with donated kitchenware from cookware brands that donate.
- Outdoor experiences: Nonprofits often use the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, to tie their fundraisers to a timely event. New Development Corp, for example, hosted a solstice fundraiser at a brewery.
Whether it be spring fundraising or summer fundraising, check out TheShareWay to source in-kind donations for your nonprofit fundraiser events.
Frequently asked questions
What are some good spring fundraiser ideas for nonprofits?
Four spring ideas that work well are a Mother's Day fundraiser, a plant or flower sale, an Easter egg hunt, and an Earth Day event. A Mother's Day fundraiser can be a wine and paint night or a brunch, with an at-home spa kit raffle built from donated beauty products. For Earth Day, a beach cleanup or a sustainable clothing drive gives the event a clear purpose.
What are some good summer fundraiser ideas for nonprofits?
Summer carnivals and fairs, outdoor wellness events, baking competitions and Summer Solstice events all suit warm weather. A carnival can run on booths with raffles, games, donated ice cream and donated snacks. An outdoor wellness event can pair group yoga in the park with smoothies sold for the cause, and a Great British Bake Off style baking competition works as an upgraded bake sale.
How do I get donations for a spring or summer fundraiser?
Request in-kind donations from companies that give to nonprofits, and match the item to the event. Total Wine donates wine for a paint night, Bath & Body Works donates beauty products for spa kit raffles, Cold Stone Creamery donates ice cream and KIND donates snacks for a carnival, and Jamba Juice donates to nonprofits for a smoothie stand. For flowers, partnering with local florists or nurseries and searching "flower donation request" turns up gift card donations.
What makes a good raffle prize for a seasonal fundraiser?
At-home spa kits, flower bouquets or houseplants, and donated kitchenware from cookware brands all work as seasonal raffle prizes. Virtual classes are another option, such as a virtual flower arrangement class for a spring event. Pick something that matches the theme of the fundraiser so the prize reinforces the event.