Fundraising ideas for every cause

No matter what you are raising money for, GivingBlox turns the ask into something donors want to take part in. Browse ideas below, or jump straight to the game that fits your goal.

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Start here if you know what you want to accomplish. Every game links to a full walkthrough on the games page.

Your goal Best-fit game
Sponsor specific people, animals, or items InstaBlox
Reveal a surprise or milestone The Great Reveal
Run a competitive year-end push Outgive Me
Let supporters decide something fun Perfect Poll
Build a creative community keepsake Cause Collage
Hit a clear dollar goal fast Giving Blocks
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Nonprofit Fundraising Initiatives

Nonprofits can use donation games to engage their donors in generous giving, or supporters can create games on behalf of their favorite charity.

  • End of year giving campaigns
  • Giving Tuesday campaigns
  • Special needs or one-time giving initiatives

Ideas

  • Use InstaBlox photos to sponsor individuals, animals, or other items that your programs support.
  • Use the Great Reveal to unveil a QR code that links to a special message.
  • Challenge your donors to a competitive round of Outgive Me to close out the year.
  • Vote on which staff member gets the dunk tank at your summer celebration using Perfect Poll.
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Personal campaigns

When the need is personal, the ask should feel personal too. Whether you are covering a pet adoption fee, medical expenses, a school or mission trip, or getting ready for a new baby, GivingBlox gives you a simple way to ask friends and family for help.

  • Adoption fundraising
  • Medical expenses
  • School trips and mission trips
  • New baby fundraising

Ideas

  • Use the Great Reveal to make a special announcement, like a gender reveal.
  • Invite your supporters to a game of Giving Blocks to fund your school trip or mission trip.
  • Use Outgive Me to raise funds for a personal need, such as a medical expense or adoption fee.
  • Use InstaBlox to let donors sponsor key items for any special fundraising need you have.
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Workplace and community giving

Companies and teams can use donation games to support their people and the causes they care about.

  • Employee emergency funds
  • Company campaigns for a nonprofit partner
  • Corporate matching drives
  • Team fundraisers

Ideas

  • Use Outgive Me to raise funds quickly for a colleague facing an emergency.
  • Use Giving Blocks to run a company matching campaign for your nonprofit partner.
  • Use the Great Reveal to unveil the final tally of a team fundraiser.
  • Use InstaBlox "surprise" mode to reveal a thank-you message to donors once they claim a block.
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More ways to fundraise

Sports teams and PTAs

Team fundraising and PTA drives work better as a shared event than a stack of order forms.

  • Use Outgive Me between teams or grade levels for friendly rivalry.
  • Use Giving Blocks to fund new uniforms, equipment, or a team trip.
  • Use Perfect Poll to let players vote on gear colors or a coach's challenge.
See the full guide for schools and booster clubs
Memorial and tribute funds

A memorial or tribute fund is personal. Keep it simple and meaningful.

  • Use Giving Blocks to fund a bench, scholarship, or program in someone's honor.
  • Use Cause Collage to let friends and family add photos and memories with their gift.
  • Use the Great Reveal to unveil a dedication plaque once fully funded.
Community drives

Food banks, disaster relief, and other urgent community needs deserve a fundraiser that moves just as fast.

  • Use Outgive Me to create urgency during a disaster relief push.
  • Use Giving Blocks to fund a specific number of meals or supply kits.
  • Use InstaBlox "surprise" mode to reveal a thank-you once the drive is fully funded.

Fundraising ideas by season

Timing matters. Here is what tends to work best at each point in the year.

Giving Tuesday
See the full Giving Tuesday guide
End of year
Back to school
Spring event season
  • Use Perfect Poll as a raffle-style vote at your spring gala or fun run.
  • Use the Great Reveal to unveil your fundraising total live at the event.

Real example

Canine Therapy Corps used Perfect Poll to raise $3,500

For their "12 Dogs of Christmas" holiday campaign, Canine Therapy Corps let supporters vote for their favorite therapy dog with a $25 donation using Perfect Poll.

Read the full case study

Guides for your audience

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Schools & Booster Clubs

Skip the wrapping paper catalogs and give parents a game they actually want to share.

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Churches & Ministries

Turn a building fund or mission trip into a campaign your congregation looks forward to.

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Animal Rescues

Give every rescue story a reason for donors to share it.

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Giving Tuesday

Make Giving Tuesday an event, not just another email in a crowded inbox.

See the guide