7 Easy Fundraising Ideas For Religious Organisations

Jumble sales can be a risk as their success is based solely on the items donated, but, with a devoted congregation its possible to make the event a huge success! Do some research into what has sold well at similar events, look online at what other fundraising institutions are doing and use social media to market the event.

Consider the demographic of your followers, think about what they would buy and try to ensure these types of items will be part of the event. Organisations like St Josephs Hospice, run up to 4 jumble sales a year, raising a staggering 75,000 for Patient Services. The hospice sends regular reminders to their supporters, not just to promote the event but to also ask for specific items they know will sell well.

Many religious communities have created youth groups, which can help young people connect with their faith. Its paramount for religious organisations to focus their time and resources on the younger generation, as QGiv found that nearly 75% of young people have said they would be willing to raise money for an organisation that matters to them. The Clevedon School held a 24-hour bounce-a-thon, which was cheap to set up and raised over 2,000 for Amnesty International.

Quiz nights are a great way to get your congregation together and create a lively, competitive atmosphere. If you have enough budget, try to obtain a prize for the winning team, or better yet, see if a local business is willing to donate something (dinner in a popular local restaurant is bound to be a crowd-pleaser).

Again, analyse the demographic of your religious community. If you tend to attract an older group, you could host a 70s based quiz as it will allow people to relive their youth! You could also try to recreate popular TV show quizzes, which would likely appeal to a wider demographic.

Choir concerts are popular around Christmas, however you can still benefit from holding choir events throughout the year. Charge a small membership fee to take part and ask for donations during the event. Wed suggest you find local public events to perform at, as you’ll be able to reach a wider audience, and so raise more!

Totally Thames host a huge Sing for Water event each year, where nearly 800 choir members come together to perform and raise money for WaterAid. The event takes place on London’s Southbank, a prime location to attract Londoner’s and tourists, extending the reach of the organisation. Sing for Water events have raised a staggering 1 million in the last 15 years.