Church fundraisers are perfect for a variety of causes, from church projects that need a cash injection to special causes supported by local parishioners. Get your church fundraising started with these ideas:
Run a Church Fundraising Bazaar
Holding a bazaar is a fun and inspiring way to fundraise in your community. Why not bring together church members and harness their diverse talents for your worthy cause?
Here are some popular stalls for church bazaars:
- Food and drink stalls
- Bake sale
- Sell books and other goods
- Sell homemade items
- Games
- Information stands
Mix up the talents of your church members and you will likely have many people who can contribute something to the bazaar.
Sell Bricks or Pavers to Fundraise for Your Church
Selling engraved donor bricks is a very popular way to raise money and acknowledge the generosity of your community members. This is especially useful if you are fundraising for a church cause, like a new children’s centre or meeting area. The bricks can be displayed proudly in the new area as a “thank you” to the donors who made it possible.
Network with a local craftsman to find out prices and logistics of creating fundraising pavers or bricks; you will need to make sure that these costs are recouped from each donation. You can also set fundraising levels, so your most generous donors are rewarded with a larger, more prominent display. Bronze, silver and gold levels are also popular.
Fundraising Christmas Cards
Christmas card sales are a fantastic, low-cost way to raise money for your cause. You can assemble a group of volunteers to create your own handmade cards, or work with a local printer to make and sell individual or boxed cards.
You can also create Easter, Christening, wedding and anniversary cards to sell for your fundraising venture.
Fundraise with a Church Auction
Just like with the church bazaar, a church auction is a fabulous way to use the talents of your community members to raise money.
Ask each parishioner to donate something to the auction. Business owners might contribute goods or services, while others can create handmade items like art, cookbooks, quilts and baked goods.
With the support of your church, you may be able to use a church building to hold the auction. Be sure to publicise it early and often, and make sure as many community members as possible can attend on the date you choose.
Church Fundraising in Your Community
Your church is already a vital part of your local community, and fundraising activities are the perfect way to bring parishioners together in the spirit of goodwill.
Don’t forget about the church leaders either. Get your pastor’s assistance by asking him or her to announce your fundraising plans to parishioners. You can even hold volunteering meetings right after church, so everyone can attend.
