40 Christmas Fundraising Ideas

Wrapping Paper Party - Partner with a local store and offer gift-wrapping services for busy shoppers for a donation or stock up on paper, tape, ribbons and bows and plan a wrapping party.
Home Tour - Make the season bright with a holiday home tour! Sell tickets for the chance to see inside some of the best decorated homes in the neighborhood. Offer treats for sale at each stop for extra dough.
Holiday Sweater Party - Who has the ugliest, cutest, most original and funniest holiday sweater in the land? Host a party and find out. Charge contestants an entry fee then line up the sweaters and their people and vote for the winners in each category.
Ice Skating - Partner with your local outdoor ice rink and choose a night where a portion of the entry fee goes to your sports team or organization.
Workout Fundraiser - Raise money for your organization and keep extra holiday pounds at bay. Host a one-day boot camp or yoga class at a local park, gym or someone's home. Charge a participation fee and get your sweat on.
Create a Candle - Host a build-your-own-candle party with a portion of the registration fee going to your organization. Candles make fabulous gifts and the crew will enjoy getting together for a night out.
Caroling - Select five or six holiday songs everyone knows and loves, schedule a few practice sessions then head out into the neighborhood and give the gift of song! After each live performance, pass the hat for donations.
Holiday Pet Parade - Invite neighbors and friends to show off their pets in their fancy holiday garb. Give prizes for most original costume, biggest and smallest dog and best personality. Charge a fee to enter or take lots of pics and sell them to participants.
Haunted House - The dark and cool months of winter are the perfect backdrop for a haunted house full of thrills. Let the kids set the scene and invite the neighborhood to enjoy an evening of spooks.
College Game Day - Get everyone ready for the big Saturday afternoon football game and your organization is sure to come out a winner. Sell tickets for a college game day tailgate experience complete with yummy food, beverages, activities for the kids and a big-screen TV.
Online Silent Auction - Just in time for the holiday! Solicit a variety of donations from friends, family and businesses and post them online for a virtual holiday auction.

Poinsettia Sale - The arrival of vibrant poinsettias means the holidays are finally here. Partner with a local nursery or large garden store and purchase plants at a deep discount then sell to friends and family.
Holiday Cards - Purchase plain cards from a craft store and turn them into holiday treasures with trees, elves and other Christmas scenes using stamps, glitter, colored pens and more. Wrap the cards in a beautiful bow for easy, ready-made gifts.
Letters to Santa - He's making a list and checking it twice, so make sure St. Nicholas gets holiday requests in time by helping younger kids write letters bound for the North Pole. Parents can drop off the letters and donations with your organization.
Community Garage Sale - Clear out the closet with a team garage sale. Put all the proceeds toward the organization and sell cookies and hot chocolate for added funds.
Sports Equipment Sale - Use the winter break to sort through no longer needed sports equipment then host a group sale with the team.
Apparel Sale - Get fans excited about the upcoming season with a team apparel sale. Sell the latest designs as well as discontinued items at a discount and watch the merchandise fly off the shelves.
Matching Gifts - Don't forget about matching gifts and corporate donations. Create a form letter or email and send to parents and friends telling them what your organization does and ask if their company would be willing to make a contribution or match donations.
Santa's Bag - Help younger children get ready for the big day with a Santa's Bag fundraiser. Stock the store with homemade crafts like wind chimes, painted paperweights, magnets, holiday cards and more. Let kids shop till they drop with proceeds going to the team.
Christmas Tree Sale - Make the holidays bright for your team or organization with a Christmas tree sale. Visit local tree lots and ask if they would be willing to give your team a donation or a portion of the proceeds for helping during the busy season.
Calendars - Showcase the smiling faces of your team or organization with a 12-month calendar. Friends, parents and grandparents will be the first in line for this wonderful keepsake gift. Start taking pictures at the beginning of the season in anticipation of this project and use an online program to make it super easy.
Wreath Sales - Everyone's door will be season-ready with a wreath sale. Find an online company willing to share in sale proceeds or go the DIY route and host a wreath-making party.