Whether your group is presenting its very first fundraiser or you’re an expert, nailing the fundraising announcements and getting the word out effectively can be a significant challenge. If you’re tired of simple flyers and feel stuck, it’s time to try something fresh and exciting! Try one of these fun ways to raise money and market your event this year.
Skits, Shows, and Live Performances
A live performance is a fantastic way to tell people about your upcoming events and the importance of your cause. Instead of just handing someone a slip of paper, play out your needs and goals in a short, impactful skit put together by your group.
An acted announcement makes a much stronger impression, especially if you add some humor or drama into the script. It’s also one of the creative ways to raise money itself, a “pass the hat” moment after a performance can kickstart your goal! Depending on your group, perform your skit at a local school assembly, in a bustling community park during a town festival, or in front of a church congregation. This is a memorable method for sharing your ways to raise money campaigns.
Host a Dinner
Everyone loves to eat! Invite supporters, church members, school parents, or community figures to a special, low-cost dinner hosted by your group.
You can use the dinner as an initial mini-fundraising effort, generating the seed money needed to cover immediate marketing and prep costs. More importantly, the dinner serves as the perfect, focused setting to announce the year’s larger fundraising drive and your ultimate goal. This intimate approach provides an excellent opportunity to answer questions, making it one of the most effective ways to raise funds right from the start.
Community Puzzle Piece Campaign
This is a creative way to raise money that also doubles as a stunning, interactive announcement. Purchase a large wooden puzzle (or cut one yourself) and assign a small fundraising value to each piece.
Set up a display where people can purchase a piece and sign their name or a message on it. Once purchased, the piece goes into the overall puzzle being built in a high-traffic area. The fully assembled puzzle becomes a beautiful, permanent visual representation of community support and serves as your ongoing fundraising announcement that everyone helped create.
Creative, Large-Scale Art Installation
If you’re bored with small signs and standard posters, it’s time to go big with a creative art installation!
First, secure permission from your venue (school, community center, etc.). Then, unleash your imagination! Try bold paper mache sculptures, vibrant garlands, eye-catching repurposed objects, or even a community-painted mural. A stunning, high-visibility piece of creative art can serve as the ultimate fundraising announcements display. This unusual and beautiful approach will definitely help your campaign get noticed and is one of the most creative ways to raise funds by simply attracting attention.
Edible Announcements
Tapping into people’s love of food is a classic, fun way to raise money. Take this idea a step further by making the announcement edible!
Print a small sticker with your event details (date, time, and a catchy call to action) and place it on individually bagged cookies, chocolates, or other treats. This option requires an initial budget for the treats, but you might be able to drum up parent or community support to provide the baked goods, significantly lowering the cost. Distribute these unique treats at high-traffic locations. Always remember to keep all common allergens in mind with this method.
