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Perhaps you noticed that I’ve posted no new fundraising suggestions in quite a long time. That’s because I felt like I was completely out of ideas.
But after doing a bit of research, I discovered four more excellent money makers. They come from healthcare organizations in the US and the UK.
As always, I’ll include links so you can contact each organization directly for more details. And be sure to check out the fundraising archives for over 100 other lucrative fundraising ideas.
30 in 30
When you hear about individuals finding sponsors for a charity event, it usually means they’re taking part in a walk, run, or bikeathon. I love this idea from St. Michael’s Hospice in the UK because it’s perfect for those of us who aren’t athletic.
Sponsors pledge to pay the hospice for each day a participant follows through on a goal over the course of 30 days. The possibilities are endless, including:
- Drink water instead of soda
- Spend 30 minutes decluttering your home
- Volunteer for a charity
- Make your bed
- Learn to knit (or any other craft)
- Do a random act of kindness
- Eat 4 servings of vegetables every day
At the end of the 30 days, participants receive a medal and a certificate. Even better, they might discover they’ve developed a new, healthy habit.
Plant Sale
WindSong Memory Care in Washington sponsors an annual plant sale. What’s unique about their sale is that their residents decorate the terracotta pots.
Attendees can either choose to purchase the pot alone, or they can buy a beautiful flower pre-planted in the pot. Children may also decorate their own 3-inch pot and add soil and a small plant.
Birthday Club
St. John’s Hospice in the UK celebrated its 35th birthday in 2021. In honor of the event, they recruited 350 people who agreed to each raise at least 100 pounds (approx. 125 U.S. dollars) within six months.
Participants could do any type of fundraiser they wished. The hospice fundraising team helped with ideas, tools, and support. They gave out a variety of prizes, depending on the amount of money each person raised.
Bike Recycling
A group of volunteers in the UK collect, clean, and repair used bicycles, then sell them on Facebook Marketplace. Proceeds go to support Treetops Hospice.
Nothing goes to waste. If bikes prove beyond repair, the group sells them for parts. Leftovers become scrap metal.
What do you do for fundraisers in your senior living community? Please let me know, and I would love to feature your program in a future post.
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