Favorite Fundraising Ideas
#1: Text-to-Give
Text-to-give is an ideal way to raise funds for your church. Not only is it a quick way for parishioners to tithe, but it’s also a channel you can encourage them to use during live events (including your sermons!).
To start accepting text donations, you’ll need to find a text-to-give software provider and promote your new donation method to your congregation.
#2: Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is when you raise money through social sharing. Your church can start a campaign with little to no upfront costs. Plus, creating a campaign is easy; set your goal, explain why you need the funds, and start fundraising!
Choose a platform that lets you customize your page and tell your story with video and images.
#3: Giving Kiosks
A giving kiosk is essentially a way for your congregants to give using their credit or debit cards. The on-site donation tool lets them select a donation amount and pay right then and there!
You can place a giving kiosk towards the entrance of your church to encourage donors to use it when they enter or leave your sanctuary.
#4: T-Shirts
Selling t-shirts is a popular fundraising idea because supporters will receive an item in return for their contribution. Plus, supporters are effectively promoting your church to everyone who sees them wearing their shirts!
Your church can sell t-shirts as a distinct fundraiser or pair them with another event to raise additional funds.
#5: Charity Auctions
Hosting a charity auction is another way for your nonprofit to raise funds. Your church can run a silent, online, or live auction.
Charity auctions allow you to interact with donors, and the items can encourage your supporters to participate.
#6: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Peer-to-peer fundraising is when supporters raise funds on your behalf. Parishioners will set up a fundraising page (with your help!) and ask their friends and family to donate.
The great thing about peer-to-peer fundraising is that you can gain new supporters in the process!
#7: Digital Wallet
With digital wallet technology, supporters can save their payment information (sometimes without even creating an account!), which means that they can skip a step when they give in the future.
The more convenient the donation process, the more likely donors are to give.
#8: Online Giving
If your church isn’t using online donations, then it’s a good time to start. With online donations, your church can raise funds in a way that’s convenient for the members of your congregation.
Additional features like a matching gift search tool and recurring gift options can encourage donors to give more.
#9: Mobile Giving
Since people always have their phones with them but rarely carry cash anymore, offering mobile ways to give makes tithing more accessible to your congregation.
A simple way to get started with mobile giving is to ensure that all your donation forms are responsive so that donors can access them on a desktop computer or phone.
#10: Funds2Orgs
Hosting a shoe drive can be a fun way to engage your congregation and raise funds at the same time! If you’re interested in hosting one, you should try Funds2Orgs.
Not only will they help you plan your fundraiser, but they will also pick up the shoes you collect and give you a check based on the pounds of shoes you send.