Virtual fundraisers are a brilliant and profitable way to raise money for your charity or non-profit organization. While this is an absolutely wonderful way to support your fellow humans, it also is great personally as it increases self-worth, as well as other existential benefits. One important thing to keep in mind is that there might be tax implications involved with any money raised for charity. A tax calculator will give accurate estimates but it might be in your best interest to speak with a CPA or financial professional. Aside from that, all that is left to do is establish your fundraiser. Guess what? You’re in luck! There are endless ideas for virtual fundraisers for non-profit organizations.
Virtual fundraising events can be a fun space for guests to relax with a few drinks and have the time of their lives from the comfort of their own homes. They will even raise money for charity work while doing it. What’s not to like? So why not check out Social hour Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits?
Virtual auction
Virtual auctions are incredibly popular on the Internet and can be a lot of fun when brought to a virtual event. This is a simple yet effective virtual fundraising idea for your non-profit organization. You can ask members of the general public or business owners to support the cause by donating items for the auction.
Just have an auctioneer MC the event and watch your guests bid, and have a laugh over a few drinks! You will see a lot of money raised for your non-profit organization!
12/24 hour concert
You can easily organize a fundraising event by appealing to your local musicians to participate in a 12- or 24-hour concert in half-hour or 1-hour periods. This is a great way to donate funds and can be a great way to promote local talent. Create a donation link and watch the donations roll in while you enjoy watching the presentations online!
Mystery box
Who doesn’t like a good surprise once in a while? The idea behind this fundraising idea for your nonprofit is to make your guests bid for a box. They won’t know what’s in the content, but the fun comes from trying to guess, judging by the size / shape of the box. Just make an initial bid and show the box to your audience and let them bid as much as they want on the box. Whoever bids the most wins the box! Watch them delighted or annoyed by the content, but make sure every prize is worth winning.4
Facebook fundraising
A Facebook fundraiser is an easy way to raise money for a nonprofit if you are having difficulty planning an event or are waiting for the right time. To create a Facebook fundraiser, you must have a Facebook account and use your desktop to start a fundraiser. Your followers or friends will see on their home page that you have started a fundraiser and will be given the option to donate to your cause!
Car booth sale online!
Why not bring the fun of a yard sale to a fundraiser for your next virtual event? With the lockdown, everyone has accumulated a lot of packages that have been wasted. Everyone is waiting for the perfect time to sell at a charity event. There are many ways that you can spin your car booth sale online. Offer your guests a virtual table that they can use as a booth and watch them accumulate money for charity!
There you go! 5 fun and effective ideas for your next virtual fundraiser for your non-profit organization.
