Easter Fundraising Ideas
Easter time is one of the most magical and eggciting seasons of the year – and there’s no better way to celebrate than by hosting a fantastic Easter fundraiser for your favourite charity or cause. Whether you want to host an eggstra special event or come up with some creative online activities, we’ve got plenty of ideas to get your fundraiser hopping.
Easter Themed Raffle
An Easter-themed raffle can be a great way to celebrate the season and bring luck and cheer to your family and friends. It's easy to organize, as you can find or make tickets (we can help you there) with Easter-themed designs, fill a basket or box with goodies such as chocolate eggs and bunnies, and draw a winning ticket at the end of the day.
If you want to take it up a notch, invite people over to watch the drawing, or even have an Easter-themed party while they wait for the winner. No matter what your plan is, a simple Easter raffle is sure to put smiles on faces!
A large Easter Egg in a colourful basket can make for an eye-catching and fun centrepiece for any Easter raffle! It’s sure to grab the attention of both children and adults alike, inspiring them to get involved with your fundraising efforts.
Egg hunt
An Easter egg hunt is a classic activity for kids of all ages – plus it’s a great opportunity to raise money for charity too. Many businesses are happy to donate goodies for the occasion, so you can use this as an opportunity to secure some freebies for your cause. If you’re expecting a lot of people, consider setting up different age-related hunts or offering prizes to the winners!
Easter egg eating contest
Who’s brave enough to take on this challenge? Have participants purchase tickets as entries into the competition and award winners with prizes like gift cards or other goodies! To make it even more interesting, you can try incorporating different types of Easter eggs such as mini chocolate eggs, boiled eggs, and gummy-filled eggs. It's sure to be an entertaining event that will have everyone feeling excited and ready to take part in the festivities!
Egg and Spoon Race
Have participants donate £1 to enter the child's or parents' race, you may want to offer oversized spoons and rubber eggs for smaller children. The first person/team who crosses the finish line without dropping their egg is declared the winner!
Car boot sale
Why not try a car boot sale? It’s best suited to larger groups who have a wide range of items to sell, as you’re likely to attract more people and generate more interest if there’s something for everyone. You can charge people to attend the sale, or leave it open and ask them to bring donations on the day – either way, you should be able to raise some money for your cause!
Photo booth fun night
Set up decorative props at a photo booth area during your fundraiser and charge guests per photo session! People can take home memories while also donating money towards your cause!
Photo contest on social media
Encourage people to post pictures with their favourite Easter “things” - like colours, decorations, etc.- online using a specific hashtag so you know who’s participating in your contest; winners will receive donated prizes from local businesses!
Easter Bonnet Parade
Ask participants to make and design their own Easter bonnets or hats, then hold a parade where they can show off their creations and crazy creative design skills. Charge an entry fee or accept donations. Not only does it provide lots of fun for the kids, but it’s also easy to organize and carry out.
Egg decorating competition
Get creative with an egg decorating competition! Ask people to submit their designs ahead of time, then set up a live judging session using Zoom or another similar tool. Charge an entry fee and give away prizes donated by local businesses – all proceeds will go towards your chosen charity.
Easter Bingo night
Create different bingo boards with holiday-themed words and pictures, such as bunnies or chicks, and sell tickets to the game. All you need is a few bingo boards, some Easter-themed markers, and maybe even some prizes for the winners. You can also jazz it up by adding fun elements like themed music and mini-games in between rounds. Have everyone gather around the table and call out numbers as you check off each one until someone shouts "BINGO!"
Easter Egg Shy
Why not bring some fun and nostalgia to your next Easter Fundraising Fair with the classic game of Easter Egg Shy? Simply put up some painted polystyrene or papier mache eggs on a stand and let your participants take turns trying to knock them off. Whoever wins can be rewarded with prizes such as Easter gifts, bunnies, treats or any other items that you deem fit for the occasion. A unique twist on a beloved classic game, this is sure to be a popular attraction at any Easter event!
How Many Easter Eggs In The Jar?
Simply fill up a jar with small eggs and have your participants take turns guessing the total amount. Whoever guesses closest can be rewarded with prizes such as Easter treats, bunnies or any other items that you deem fit for the occasion. With a classic challenge like this, your fundraising event is sure to be a hit!
Virtual Easter challenge
Social media is a great place to run virtual Easter fundraisers. Why not challenge your followers to complete an egg-themed scavenger hunt, or come up with their themed photo challenge? You could even ask people to donate a small amount as an entry fee and then choose the winner at random – it’s easy and lots of fun!
Silent Auction
Gather donated items from local businesses or individuals such as artwork, jewellery, and other goodies that can be auctioned off in exchange for donations for your fundraiser.
Easter is a great time to raise money for charity! With the right planning and creativity, you can create an exciting event that will draw in people from all around. From raffles and egg hunts to silent auctions and photo contests, there are plenty of ways to make your Easter fundraiser successful. Just remember to have fun while doing it – after all, isn’t that what this holiday is really about? With these ideas in mind, we wish you luck with your upcoming Easter fundraising activities!