Church Fundraising - Beyond the Weekly Collection

Church fundraising is a challenge in an environment where asking for money can be a weekly occurrence. Here are some great ideas in addition to the weekly collection that are successful models that you can try.

In addition to these ideas make sure to check out direct solicitation tips and strategies on this site. Sometimes churches need to re-think some of the traditional techniques used to solicit their congregations. Is there a new or special appeal that could be created that could inspire some first time or increased donations? Also, challenge or matching grants are great tools to motivate people to give or give more than they anticipated if their contribution will mean additional dollars for the church.

Follow these links to complete descriptions, ideas and step by step instructions.

• Cookbook Fundraiser
• Curb Painting Fundraiser
• Bake Sale
• Bakeless Bake Sale
• Church Festival
• Mission Trip Fundraising
• Virtual Carwash
  - combines the tradition of a community fundraiser with the relevance of the internet.
• Scavenger Hunts
• Dog Wash Fundraiser
• First Aid Kit Fundraiser
• Wristband Fundraiser
• Scrip Information
- It's not just for schools!
• Christmas trees, wreathes and poinsettias
• Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
• Start a Tradition!
• Fifty Fifty Raffle
• Garage or Rummage Sale
• Walk-a-thon Fundraiser
• Fun Walk or Run
• Fundraising Products and Selling Tips