Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits Your Employees Will Love
Posted by Sarah Pryor
Giving back is a great way for businesses to show their commitment to the community, and fundraising doesn't have to be limited to passing an envelope or signing a pledge card. Fundraising for a good cause can boost office morale and enhance team building — all while having some good old-fashioned fun. Here are 20 ways to fundraise for nonprofits that your employees will love.
- "Jail the Boss" - Charge employees a certain amount of money to keep the boss "in jail" (and out of the office) for a specific amount of time. For example, $5 buys five minutes of "jail time," while higher donations mean more time spent management-free.
- Boss for a Day - Pick a charity to raise money for over a given period of time. The top fundraiser earnings "boss for the day" duties, while the boss takes over a few of the employee's tasks in exchange.
- Make it a Competition - The department that raises the most money gets a pizza party or other fun prize. (If you really want to up the ante, let people from the winning team take a half day on a designated Friday.)
- Get Sweaty - Do you have a larger office? Host a dodge ball or three-on-three basketball tournament, and give entrance fees to the charity of your office's choice. This will also help develop team-building skills — just make sure the ground rules are clear to play fairly and safely. Genius Tip: Raise more money with a concession stand, and organize helpers with an online sign up.
