Volunteer: Ask individuals to donate their time at your next in-person/virtual event.
Sponsorship: This can be 1:1 (i.e. Sponsor a Child) or ask a business to sponsor your work.
Community Event: Host a local gathering that introduces new faces to your organization.
5K Run: Many people love to participate in 5Ks! Try offering one annually as a fundraiser.
On-Site Visit: When safe to do so, offer in-person visits at your office, local happy hours, or even on-site internationally to help your advocates learn more about your impact.
Host a Dinner: Invite family and friends to join you to raise funds for an upcoming campaign.
Birthday Fundraiser: Fun for all ages! A great way to give back in lieu of presents.
Community Partnership: Find other organizations that you align with and work together on a partnership for ongoing projects, local events, and more.
Social Media Advocate: Have a tech-savvy millennial in your advocate group? Ask them if they’re willing to take on responsibility of sharing your posts to their wider audience.
Join the Team: Offer ongoing opportunities to individuals who are really wanting to engage their time with your mission. Find what they’re best at and keep things moving!
General Fund Donations: Make sure to always communicate about your request for donations that support the general fund needed to continue your operations.
Matching Challenge: Get your workplace and friends involved! Communicate with your audience about organizing a matching challenge where you approve that their business would be willing to match any donation made in a specific campaign season.