How Can I Fundraise for a Charity?

Every non-profit organization needs to raise money in order to do good work.  Fundraising is the lifeblood of every non-profit.  For that reason, one of the best ways to make a difference is to help raise money for the organizations you care about.

Unfortunately, most people who want to help fundraise aren’t sure how to go about it.  They want to get involved, but don’t know where to start.  If you’re wondering “How can I fundraise for a charity I care about?” fear not… in this article, we’re going to show you three great ways to help raise money for your favorite non-profit organization.

How Can I Fundraise for a Charity?  Launch a Crowdfunding Campaign!

If you want to raise money for a charity you support, one great option is to launch a crowdfunding campaign on a site like GoFundMe.  Crowdfunding campaigns allow you to set a fundraising goal and then use the platform to accept credit card donations with the money going directly to the charity of your choice. 

The crowdfunding sites make it easy to set up your fundraiser – then all you need to do is e-mail your friends and family to ask them to donate.  You can also spread the word via social media and word of mouth.  For even better results, after your friends, family, and coworkers give, ask them to spread the word to their own networks.  Crowdfunding is an excellent fundraising strategy that has raised billions of dollars for charity over the past decade.

How Can I Fundraise for a Charity?  Hold a Virtual Fundraising Event!

Another way to fundraise for a charity is to hold a virtual fundraising event for your favorite non-profit.  You can use a simple video conferencing platform like Zoom or Google Meet to hold an event that people can attend from the comfort of their own homes or offices.

Be sure to get in touch with the charity you want to support before launching the event.  Tell them you will invite all of your friends and family to the event - and ask them to have a representative of the non-profit appear on the event to talk about their work.  You can decide to charge a ticket price up front, or let people attend for free and then ask for a donation during the event.  Either way, be sure that the non-profit gives you a link that people can use to make a donation to support their work.

How Can I Fundraise for a Charity?  Go On a Charity Hike!

If your adventurous and outdoorsy, and looking for a way to fundraise for charity while traveling and enjoying nature, a charity hike might be a great option for you.  As part of a charity hike, participants generally seek out sponsors (either businesses or individuals) who pledge to donate a certain amount to a particular non-profit if the hiker completes the trek.  Hikers can raise anywhere from $1,000 to $50,000 (or more) on behalf of the charity they are supporting.

Charity hikes are a great way to fundraise for a cause you care about while at the same time participating in an activity you enjoy.

Make A Difference Now Needs Your Help Raising Money for Our Students and Families

If you’re looking for a non-profit that does great work and needs your help, check out Make A Difference Now.  We help teenagers and young adults across Africa, South America, and elsewhere have a change at a better life through education and job training programs.  We need your help with raising money to support our work!

Click here if you’d like to launch a crowdfunding campaign on our behalf.

Click here if you’re interested in going on a charity hike to support our work.

Thank you for your support!