Hopeful Hands:
Organic
Fundraising Ideas
ORGANIC ADVOCATE: a person so passionate about helping the extreme poor that they plan, develop and organize a grassroots fundraising event on behalf of Bright Hope’s partners or projects.
Looking for a fun way to partner with Bright Hope? The ideas below make it easy to involve your family, friends, school, church, groups, and community! Please contact Meredith Hodge at 224.520.6118 or Meredith.Hodge@BrightHope.org to get involved or suggest your own idea!
Bake Sale » Great for schools, churches, groups, and individuals of all ages!
Lemonade Stand » A great way for young children to become engaged with helping the extreme poor!
Block Party » Set up a donation bin for Med Pack or Hope Pack supplies at your block party!
Housewarming Party » In lieu of housewarming gifts, ask that Med Pack or Hope Pack materials be given instead!
Concert » Hold a concert – big or small – and donate proceeds!
Art Sale » Use your talents and sell your creations to earn money for the poor!
Photography Sale » Sell your photography & contribute your sale’s earnings to help those living on less than $1 a day!
Craft Sale » Great for those who are creative and can make homemade gifts!
Birthday Party » Instead of presents, request Med Pack/Hope Pack supplies or donations to Bright Hope!
Sports Game/Tournament » Hold a Bowl-a-Thon, Ultimate Frisbee, Golf, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Dance, etc. event to benefit Bright Hope! Great for all age ranges – fun for groups and families!
Craig’s List/Ebay Sell-a-Thon » Sell items on Craig’s List or Ebay and donate earnings individually OR have a contest with friends to see who can sell more!
Night on the Town » Instead of going to a dinner and movie – use the money that you would usually spend to benefit children and families who often have no food and go to bed hungry.
Donate your tips » Serving at a restaurant? Donate all or a portion of your tips from one day or more to helping feed orphans & vulnerable children! Tell your patrons – they will be more excited to see that their money isn’t just going into your pocket!
Garage/Yard Sale » Clear out your clutter and donate proceeds from your un-wanted belongings to help those who have little to no possessions of their own!
Car Wash » Great for churches, schools, and groups!
Talent Show » Whether the show is big or small, serious or funny – tell everyone about your goal in helping the poor!
Book Fair » Collect unwanted or unused books and sell them at your school/church/work/garage sale!
Host a Party » Host a Pampered Chef, Avon, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, etc. party and donate part of your earnings to orphans and vulnerable children!
Get your group together – any group can come together to help the extreme poor!
Kids and Teens »
- Clubs at school
- Clubs outside of school
- Sports Teams
- Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts
- Religious Clubs ie: Awanas
- Camps
- After School Group
- HomeSchoolers
- Arts and Crafts Group
- Student Council
- Age Group: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
College Students »
- Intramural Teams
- Athletic Groups
- Sororities/Fraternities
- Coffee Group
- Book Club
- Student Government
- Honorary Organizations
- Interest Groups
- Performing Arts Groups
- Global Awareness Groups
- Social Awareness Groups
- Campus Ministry/Church Groups
- Yoga/Pilates/Fitness Class
Corporations » Partner with Bright Hope for employee fundraising and volunteering!
