Wondering if summer is the right season for your next fundraising project? Find out why it may just be the best time of the year to fundraise, and read our top 6 unique summer fundraising ideas to inspire your next event!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Summer is the ideal season to kickstart your fundraising efforts for a number of reasons. One is that it\u2019s much easier to get people to join your event on a lovely summer\u2019s day, compared to a bleak winter one! The nicer weather also provides ample opportunity for lots of outdoor fundraising fun too, and more opportunity for potential donors to join you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
People also tend to have more free time in the summer months, due to school holidays and longer days, which makes it more likely they\u2019ll show up to your fundraising event or project.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There is even some research to suggest people are more generous in the warmer, brighter months due to increased happiness!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Longer days, more free time, happier donors and nice weather – the summer season certainly works in your favor!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
So you\u2019ve decided summer is the fundraising season for you. But what sort of fundraising ideas can you do in the warmer months? Here\u2019s a selection of our favorite unique ideas below!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Let\u2019s kick off our list with something a little different, that both kids and adults alike can enjoy!
Organizing a community water balloon fight fundraiser can be a fun and exciting way to raise money for a good cause.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To get started, choose a location, such as a park or school field, and set a date and time for the event. Just make sure you get permission to run your event before you start promoting it!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Organise a set of volunteers to help with announcing safety precautions to all participants, setting up, handing out balloons, filling up water stations, and of course, cleaning up afterwards. You may want to ask participants to wear safety goggles and other protective equipment to keep them safe on the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To raise funds for your event, you could charge a set fee for participants, sell food and drinks at the event, or even offer raffle prizes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It\u2019s certainly a fun and unique way to bring people together to raise money for a good cause, one that attendees are unlikely to ever forget!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Fancy swapping the comfort of your warm bed for the great outdoors, well, your back garden? Sponsored camping is a great way to raise funds, whilst enjoying a different challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The more nights you camp out, the more likely you\u2019ll get donors – we\u2019ve seen fundraisers go a whole week, and even had friends join them. Summer lends itself well because at least you\u2019re guaranteed a warmer climate, rain showers or not!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Another way to maximise fundraising impact and donor potential is to organise a whole group or school class to camp out in their gardens on the same night or weekend. Infact, imagine getting the whole community involved! Not only will you create a fun shared experience for people to enjoy, but you could end up raising some serious money for your cause.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This one is ideal for those close to the shoreline! A sandcastle competition is another fun outdoor fundraiser, ideal for the summer months, and one that creates a fun day for the local community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Firstly, find a stretch of beach and designate that as the competition area. Ask your local council for permission or join forces with a local business with their own land, and host it there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To help with judging the sandcastles, you may want to set a specific theme too. You\u2019ll also need volunteer judges and volunteers to help you clean up afterwards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There are two great ways to raise donations for your community sandcastle competition. You could charge a fee for entering the competition itself, and also charge admission for those who want to view the sandcastles.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
We love this family-friendly fundraising idea!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Create an epic fundraising event for your friends or local community by hosting an outdoor film-a-thon!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Choose an outdoor space to host your film-a-thon such as a community centre field, ideally one which is close to an indoor space in case the weather takes a turn!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Hire a large outdoor screen and choose a theme. You could opt for cult classics or make it romance themed – it\u2019s your call!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When promoting your event, ask attendees to bring their own blankets and bean bags so they can enjoy the experience in comfort.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Host your event as pay-as-you-feel, or create a set admission fee. You could also raise further funds by selling snacks for attendees – you can\u2019t watch a movie without popcorn right!?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Ready to create an outdoor silent auction fundraiser that’s as fun as it is effective?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n