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21 Fundraising Ideas for College

Fundraising in college works best when it’s fun, simple, and easy to join. Bake sales, raffles, crowdfunding, ticketed events, sponsorships, and peer-to-peer challenges are great ways to raise money fast. Keep the goals clear, make it social, and use both on-campus and digital tools.

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The Ultimate Christmas Fundraising Guide: 6 Fast and Profitable Holiday Fundraiser Ideas

December is the most generous time of the year. A well-designed Christmas fundraiser can raise significant revenue in a short amount of time. Proven strategies like raffles, ornament sales, holiday auctions, giving trees, and movie night fundraisers work by combining emotional appeal.

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6 Fun Fall Festival Ideas for Schools (That Raise More Money)

Fall festivals are more than seasonal celebrations—they’re powerful fundraising and community-building events. From themed raffles and pumpkin patches to interactive games and food stations, creative fall festival ideas can attract families, drive donations, and strengthen school spirit.

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Things to Do at Golf Tournaments: Fun Ideas for Players and Guests

A golf tournament isn’t just about golf — it’s about creating memorable experiences for players, guests, and sponsors. Add games, contests, raffles, wine pulls, food stations, auction experiences, and photo ops to make your event stand out. The more interactive and fun your tournament is.

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9 Raffle Games to Help You Raise More Money

Raffle games turn casual donors into active participants by adding fun, competition, and anticipation to fundraising. From traditional 50/50 raffles to high-engagement reverse raffles and prize pulls, the right raffle format can increase event revenue and donor engagement without major overhead.

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Creative Donation Jar Ideas for Fundraising

Creative donation jars work because they turn everyday moments—like buying coffee or checking out at a store—into opportunities to give. To maximize impact, use bold visual designs, emotion-driven messaging, strategic placement, and interactive or themed jars.

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How to Set Up and Run a Wine Pull Fundraiser (Complete Guide)

A wine pull (or wine wall) is a simple, profitable fundraising activity where guests make a donation to select a mystery bottle of wine. It’s easy to set up, fun for guests, and can raise thousands of dollars in one night. To run a successful wine pull: collect quality wine donations.

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Ticketing Software for Live Charity Events and Fundraisers: The Complete Guide

Ticketing software for live charity events makes it easy to sell tickets online, track RSVPs, and check in guests quickly. The best systems connect ticketing, seating, and fundraising—so nonprofits can manage auctions, raffles, and donations in one place while delivering a smooth guest experience.

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Raffle Software: The Complete Guide to Easy, Legal, and Profitable Fundraising

Raffle software helps nonprofits and schools sell tickets, manage entries, draw winners, and track proceeds—digitally and legally. The right platform automates ticketing, payments, and random drawings while staying compliant with state raffle laws, making fundraising faster and easier than ever.