Youth-led Fundraising Ideas

Have fun raising vital funds for kids 

If you’re looking for some creative inspiration on how you can raise important funds for wish kids, you came to the right place! There are many fun ways for children of all ages to give back, so here are some ideas to get you thinking about how you can raise funds at your school, church, team and more! 

1. Wish Week: With a week full of fun, you can plan different activities each day or coordinate two or three fundraisers during the week. You can even combine existing school events, such as homecoming or spirit week. It’s totally customizable! 
2. Sell It: Sales fundraisers are a win-win for everyone! Create your own bake, garage, cookbook, candy, holiday gift basket, flowers, wristbands, T-shirts, Make-A-Wish paper stars or a host of different items. 
3. Miracle Minute: During an assembly, pep rally or sporting event, set the scoreboard clock or timer for one minute and pass a donation bucket. See how much change – or dollars – you can raise. 
4. ‘Thons: Host a danceathon, walkathon, readathon or any other type of ‘thon! Encourage your fiends and family to make general donations and/or pledges for each minute they dance, lap they walk or run or minute they read! 
5. Get Sporty: Coordinate a sports tournament or event and raise funds via registration fees, admission, concessions or contests. Student vs. teacher, faculty vs. administration or face off with a rival group. The format is up to you. 
6. Fun Night: Make it a night to remember and raise funds. Whether a game or movie night, carnival or dance, charge an admission fee and sell concessions during the event. Recruit a committee to help with decorations and music. 
7. Look at the Lights: Live in a neighborhood that loves the holidays? Think about selling concessions like holiday cookies or popcorn to walkers admiring the lights. Mark houses that are accepting donations and see how your neighbors get in the holiday spirit!  

Don’t think these are the only ways you can get involved. Get creative! We know that you’ll think of a great way to make a difference!