Engaging community fundraising ideas
When communities come together to support a cause, they can make an impact greater than individuals acting alone. Plus, community fundraising creates opportunities to build new friendships and strengthen neighborhood ties. Raise funds for St. Jude, and you'll help kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases worldwide.
How community fundraising makes a difference
Bringing people together to support a cause, like St. Jude, can help address community needs, spread awareness and foster a sense of belonging, compassion and unity.
1. Themed dinners
Are you a seasoned chef or a practiced party planner? You may want to consider hosting a themed dinner party fundraiser. Combining your own personal passions with fundraising efforts is a great way to make a difference and have fun at the same time. Attendees can make a donation in exchange for a themed evening. You could take it a step further by pairing dinner with games or dinner theatre.
2. Auctions
Rally your community for a live, silent or online auction benefiting St. Jude. Reach out to local businesses to see who might be interested in donating items or experiences for your auction. Attendees can make a donation to participate and place bids. You might also consider combining your auction with a dinner or concert to make a full evening of it.
3. Concerts and festivals
Calling all music lovers! Bring together local talent for a night of music to benefit St. Jude kids. You can reach out to bands and musical performers in your area to ask if they're interested in donating their time and talents. Attendees can make a donation to attend. Consider selling concessions during the event as a source of additional donations.
4. Community lessons or workshops
If you have a special skill or talent, you could host a fundraising workshop where members of your community make a donation in exchange for learning from you. Can you juggle? Are you a painter? Do you love to dance? Do what you love and help St. Jude kids in the process. You might even consider hosting the workshop virtually on platforms like Facebook or Twitch to maximize your audience.
Need more information about fundraising?
Check out our fundraising guide for additional resources as you get started on your fundraising journey.
Why should I fundraise for St. Jude?
Every child deserves a chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment. When you support St. Jude, you can help make cures possible for kids with cancer. Together, we can save more lives.
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