Rally Up
RallyUp’s Church Fundraising Guide provides practical, step-by-step guidance to help churches plan, execute, and maximize their fundraising efforts. The guide uses some common (and some less common) examples to demonstrate the best practices in organizing a fundraiser at your church.
Fundraising Ideas
Bazaars and Yard Sales: Create community marketplaces where artisans or congregation members can sell goods.
Bake Sales and Cook-Offs: Engage volunteers to bake or compete, offering fun ways to raise funds.
Silent Auctions: Collect donated items for in-person or online bidding events.
Themed Events: Host golf tournaments, family-friendly 5Ks, or holiday card sales to bring the community together while raising funds.
Each idea can be enhanced with a digital component, such as an online platform for selling baked goods or hosting an auction, expanding your reach beyond in-person participants.
Step-by-Step Fundraising Plan
Set a Mission: Clarify the purpose of your fundraiser and establish a financial goal.
Create a Committee: Recruit a team of dedicated volunteers to plan and oversee the event.
Budget Wisely: Determine expenses and seek donations to minimize costs.
Assign Roles: Clearly define responsibilities for team members and volunteers to ensure smooth execution.
Promote Effectively: Use print, social media, and local partnerships to spread the word.
Say Thank you: After the event, RallyUp encourages thanking donors and volunteers through personalized notes and announcements. Reflect on lessons learned, celebrate your successes with the congregation, and build momentum for future fundraisers.
The guide emphasizes leveraging grassroots options, like partnering with local newspapers, radio stations, and your congregation’s networks. It also highlights using digital platforms like RallyUp to streamline your promotional efforts, including built-in social sharing tools and donation management features.
After the event, RallyUp encourages thanking donors and volunteers through personalized notes and announcements. Reflect on lessons learned, celebrate your successes with the congregation, and build momentum for future fundraisers.