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Thanksgiving fundraising ideas
Turkey Day brings out the giving spirit in everyone. Whether you’re raising funds to provide meals for your community or kicking off a donation drive for the holiday season, these delicious ideas for Thanksgiving fundraising have you covered.
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Thanksgiving food drive
Raise funds and ask supporters to contribute food items to provide neighbors in need with all the ingredients for a delicious and dignified Thanksgiving dinner.
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Turkey Trot
Give your community a good reason to break out their jogging shoes on Turkey Day! Offer a one-stop shop for runner signups and donations with registration fundraising tools.
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Turkey raffle
Sell raffle tickets right on your event page to give donors the chance to win an epic Thanksgiving feast while supporting your cause at the same time.
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Bake to give raffle
To add some extra excitement, sell raffle tickets and offer baked goods as delicious prizes.
Grab bags
To attract more partnerships from businesses, create a sponsorship proposal that emphasizes the benefits for them, like free publicity and marketing opportunities.
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Community cookbook
Create and sell a custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes from your community members and families. To drum up excitement and spread the word, share sneak peek photos on your custom fundraising page.
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Bake sale
Everyone loves sweet treats! Whip up some cookies, cakes, or donuts and host a bake sale to raise funds for your good cause.
Supporters don’t have cash? No problem! With Givebutter, you can accept mobile payments through a range of modern methods, including Venmo.
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Pie baking contest and potluck
Invite bakers to submit their best pies for consideration as the dessert offering at your next potluck dinner.
Community members can make small donations as their “votes” for their favorite pies, and you can display the leaderboard to keep the competitive spirit up and momentum moving toward your fundraising goal throughout the event.
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Harvest dinner party
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Gift basket auction
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Thanksgiving pie fundraiser?
Turkey may be the official mascot of Thanksgiving, but pie is really the main event. A pie fundraiser capitalizes on the universal love for Thanksgiving desserts, giving your supporters the opportunity to bake and/or purchase pies for a good cause. Everyone wins.
What are the best Thanksgiving food drive ideas?
The most successful food drives make it easy for community members to chip in, whether that’s by making a financial contribution or donating food items. You don’t have to get too creative with a theme—just be clear about what you need, who it’s for, and when to show up.
How much does it cost to do a Thanksgiving dinner fundraiser?
The costs of planning a big in-person event with food can add up fast, but that doesn’t mean you have to foot the whole bill. Partner with a local business to sponsor your fundraising event and help spread the word, and ask volunteers, friends, and family to contribute dishes potluck-style. Don’t forget the pumpkin pies!
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