~Blood Drive
 American Red Cross
Blood Connection
~Partner with a local restaurant
Many restaurants have fundraising programs that benefit both your cause and their business (e.g., Chipotle, Krispy Kreme, or your school’s restaurant partner). Visit their websites and search “fundraising”.
~Tote Bag Fundraiser
Purchase blank canvas tote bags in bulk and host a decorating event where you “charge” a donation to decorate a tote bag.
~Ask a business for a matching gift
Consider asking local businesses if they will match funds that you raise in your campaign up to $500.
~Pin-Up Campaign
Small cards, also known as “pin ups,” can be purchased at a local establishment for a minimum $1 donation. The individual signs their card (maybe adds a message of hope) and then the card is displayed in a highly visible location—e.g., near the check-out. (Students like to use these as locker badges or as a display around the principal’s office.) As more people participate, the display makes an impactful statement AND raises critical funds for
patients. One kit includes pin-up packs of 100 in English or Spanish, as well as a toolkit to help get you started. ORDER YOUR FREE PIN-UP KITS
~Fashion Show
Host a fashion show where local designers or student designers can show their pieces. Just ask for a donation as a ticket into the event.
~Karaoke Night
Ask singers to donate a minimum donation to reserve a spot to sing.
~Exercise Class
Find an instructor to host a class for free or minimal cost and ask for donations as class fees.
~Get Competitive
Stir up some friendly competition and challenge your friend, colleague, neighbor, rival school, etc., and see who can raise the most by a specific date!
~Gift Wrapping
Set up a gift-wrapping station where shoppers can get their gifts wrapped for the holidays and ask for a minimum donation.
~Ugly Sweater Contest
Participants submit pics in their ugly sweaters and the winner gets a prize which could be donated from a business. Ask entries to donate a minimum donation to enter.
~Santa Kisses
Fill small bags with Hershey’s Kisses, add a festive note card and sell them for $2 each. Ask for additional donations too!
Tip: Customize this idea for other holidays like Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.
~Dog Walking
Offer to take your neighbors’ and friends’ dogs for a walk and ask for donations.
~Mow a Yard or Shovel a Driveway
Just like dog walking, ask for a donation if you mow their yard or shovel their driveway. Get a group of friends to walk around a neighborhood and ask even more people!
~Livestream a Performance
Friend or neighbor talented enough to perform live? Livestream it and suggest a financial donation to watch.
~Host Trivia Night
Online or in person, just ask for a donation to play. Reach out to a local restaurant or barand ask them to donate a gift card as a prize!
~Start a Book Club
Suggest a financial donation to join. Offer perks for donors and let them choose the next book.
~Host a Walk or Run
Host a community walk or run and ask runners for a minimum donation. Ask business to help sponsor the event to pay for costs.
~Dance Marathon
Host a marathon where each dancer must raise enough money to participate. Ask local businesses to donate an hour of a dance instructor.
~Raffle
Ask businesses to donate gift card s or other items than raffle them off and have tickets sold to be used as donations.
~Art Show
Reach out to local artists to sell or display their pieces. Ask for a donation at the front door as a ticket to the show.
~Sports Tournament
Host a sports tournament and ask teams to raise donations to play.
~Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Print some brackets and ask plays for a donation to enter.
~Themed Dinner Night
Organize a themed dinner or potluck event, such as “International Cuisine Night” or “Decades Dinner Party.” Participants can contribute dishes and pay an entry fee to enjoy the unique dining experience.
~DIY Workshop
Host a DIY workshop where participants can learn a new skill, like painting, crafting, or gardening. Charge a workshop fee and provide the necessary materials for attendees to create their masterpieces.
~Escape Room FUNdraiser
Partner with an escape room company to host a special fundraising event. Participants can
pay to participate, and a portion of the proceeds can go to NMDP.
~Pet Parade
Hold a pet parade in a local park or community area. Participants can dress up their pets, and spectators can make donations to vote for their favorite furry companions.
~Car Wash with a Twist
Host a car wash event but add a fun twist like having volunteers dress up in costumes or offer complementary (donated) refreshments to drivers while they wait.
~Photo Contest
Run a photo contest with a specific theme and encourage people to submit their best pictures. Charge an entry fee for submissions and invite the community to vote for theirfavorite photos.
~Bedtime Story Night
Host a virtual bedtime story event where community members/local celebrities can signup to read their favorite children’s books via Zoom. Parents can pay a small fee to have their children virtually attend the story time.