Top 20 Church Fundraising Ideas

If someone in your church needs to raise money via crowdfunding, they’ll need to find a platform first!

Luckily, there is no shortage of great crowdfunding platforms out there. Your congregants can choose from a wide range of easy-to-use online giving services.

Once your member(s) have chosen the right platform for them, all they have to do is share the link via social media and email. Soon they’ll be raising money from other members of your church!

First, you’ll need to find a suitable t-shirt provider. Some t-shirt companies also have online giving portals where people can give to your church.

These portals are essentially crowdfunding platforms with built-in social sharing options and customizable campaign pages.

Then, you just need to promote your t-shirts to your congregation!

Like we said before, silent auctions take a lot of time and effort to plan. Realistically, you’ll want to set aside at least 6-9 months for preparations.

The most important component of silent auction planning is obtaining the items. Save money and ask local businesses or individuals to contribute items or experiences.

Next, you’ll need to promote your silent auction. Make announcements during church services and set up a silent auction website. This website can display your items and promote the event.

There are any number of online giving solutions for your church to look into. Some also provide mobile giving options!

Keep your church’s budget in mind, and pay attention to the fees and costs associated with the various online giving portals.

Next, you’ll need to promote online giving to your congregants. You could send out an email or mention the new giving option during a Sunday service.

First, you’ll need to find a great wholesale cookie dough provider that offers the flavors your congregants crave.

You’ll need to either sell the dough directly to your members or distribute it for them to sell to their peers themselves.

You can even try selling the cookie dough on your church’s website! That way, you can raise money from individuals who aren’t in your church’s immediate vicinity.

To get started with a walkathon, you’ll first need to form a planning committee and enlist the help of several volunteers. These people will carry your walkathon to the finish line!

You should then get the word out about your walkathon. Make announcements during services, send out emails, and post flyers around town. The more buzz you can generate around your walkathon, the better!

Of course, you’ll also need to plot out a route, obtain the proper permissions (if the race goes into public or government property), and buy merchandise.

If you want to sell bricks, you’ll need to find a wholesale provider that will engrave the bricks for you.

You can charge by the line, word, or brick. You can also set up an online form where congregants can submit their gifts and customize their brick. 

Recruit church members to sell the bricks and let your congregants know about your fundraiser before or after your sermons.

Start with 100 envelopes (or however many you want!) and write numbers starting with one on the front.

Pin the envelopes to a board and designate a place (like an online donation page) where donors can make their donations. 

Let your church members know about your fundraiser and encourage everyone to pick at least one envelope.

The most important part of a 50/50 raffle is the promotion. Have a few volunteers sell tickets and let donors know about your fundraiser.

Before or after sermons, you can explain to donors how the raffle works and encourage them to get other congregants and family members involved. 

Announce the winner when you have your congregation together (like at the end of service).

If you want raise funds with appreciations grams, you need to let donors know about your event and how the fundraiser works.

You can get as creative as you want. For instance, you can offer different card designs for an additional fee. 

Pick a day to pass out your grams and see how many of your congregants acknowledge those around them while you raise money for your cause.