Christmas Fundraising Ideas That Will Help You Give Back During the Holiday Season

If there is a charity you like to support, Christmas is a great time to raise money to help the cause. People tend to feel more giving during the holiday season. The spirit is also conducive to hosting a festive event. 

If you are thinking of hosting a fundraising event during the holiday season, there are so many directions you can take it in. Here are a few ideas. 

Gift Wrapping Services

One idea is to offer gift wrapping services to the public. Have them bring in their gifts and get your crew of volunteers to wrap them. If you can get free help, you won’t need to pay for more than supplies. And, if people know the money is going to a good cause, they may just pay more than the wrapping is worth.

Ugly Sweater Party

Ever since ugly Christmas sweaters have been become ‘a thing’ they have been used as a popular theme at many holiday parties. If you want your Ugly Sweater Party to raise funds, have your guests pay to enter a contest for best sweater. Promote it on social media to get the word out. 

Holiday Party

You also may just host a holiday party to raise the funds you need. It can be as casual or fancy as you wish. You can raise funds by selling food, having people pay to participate in activities, doing a silent auction or paying for admission. You can have Santa and holiday characters on hand to make the event more exciting. 

Santa’s Village

During the holiday season, all children want to visit with Santa. A great way to raise funds is to host a Santa’s Village. Kids can come in to meet with Santa, take pictures with him and let him know what they want for Christmas. Your Santa’s Village will be even more of an attraction if you offer seasonal snacks like cookies and hot chocolate. 

Christmas Tree Disposal

After the holidays are over, people want to dispose of their trees neatly and easily. You can help them do this by offering a tree disposal service. You will need a truck or van and a way to recycle the tree. After you cover your expenses, you can donate the rest to charity. Not only is this a great way to raise funds, but it also makes for eco-friendly recycling. 

Christmas is a great time for fundraising. Now that you have some great ideas, you can get your favorite charities in good shape for the coming year. What will you be doing to raise funds for the nonprofits that are near and dear to your heart?    

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