200+ Fundraiser Ideas

Minty Fundraising

200+ things you can fundraise for

Fundraising is not only for emergencies. People raise money for dreams, projects, businesses, trips, teams and, yes, the giant LEGO set. Here are ideas to get you thinking, from the practical to the delightfully specific. Any of them can become a merch fundraiser with Minty, on its own or alongside a donation page.

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Music and performance

Fans love wearing the band.

  • Tour or road trip gas money
  • Recording an EP or full album
  • Mixing and mastering
  • Vinyl or cassette pressing
  • A new van or van repairs
  • Replacing stolen gear
  • A new amp, PA or drum kit
  • Music video production
  • Festival or showcase entry fees
  • Travel to SXSW or a showcase
  • Rehearsal space rent
  • Lessons or music school tuition
  • A first headlining show
  • A benefit show for a bandmate
  • Karaoke night equipment for a venue
  • A choir or band uniform
  • Dance team costumes and competition fees
  • Theater production costs
  • Comedy tour or album taping
  • DJ controller or speaker upgrade

Art and creative projects

Turn your audience into patrons.

  • A first art show or gallery fee
  • Self-publishing a book or comic
  • Printing a zine
  • An indie film or short film
  • A documentary
  • A podcast launch (mics, editing, hosting)
  • A YouTube or streaming setup
  • A new camera or lens
  • Studio space for a year
  • Convention artist alley table
  • A mural for your neighborhood
  • Art supplies for a big piece
  • A tabletop game print run
  • An indie video game
  • A photography book
  • A fashion line sample run
  • A tattoo apprenticeship
  • A cosplay build for a big con
  • A puppet show or kids' theater
  • Translation of your book

Small business and startups

Merch doubles as marketing.

  • Opening a new location
  • A food truck or cart
  • A pop-up shop
  • A first production run
  • Commercial kitchen equipment
  • A new storefront sign
  • Rent during a slow season
  • Repairs after a break-in
  • Recovering after a fire or flood
  • A delivery vehicle
  • Licenses and permits
  • Farmers market booth setup
  • Website and branding
  • A barber or salon chair
  • Brewery or coffee roaster equipment
  • A bookstore's first shelves
  • Keeping a local favorite open
  • Trade show booth fees
  • A mobile app launch
  • Hiring your first employee

Home and life

Ordinary needs are worth asking for.

  • Rent after a rough month
  • A security deposit for a new place
  • Moving costs
  • Car repairs to get to work
  • A reliable used car
  • Replacing a broken fridge or washer
  • Accessibility upgrades at home
  • A wheelchair ramp
  • Funeral and memorial costs
  • A headstone or memorial bench
  • Starting over after a breakup
  • Getting back on your feet after a job loss
  • Adoption costs
  • Fertility treatment
  • A new baby's first year
  • Legal fees
  • Immigration paperwork fees
  • Dental work you have put off
  • Glasses or hearing aids
  • A service dog

School and learning

Classmates, families and alumni show up for this.

  • College tuition or textbooks
  • Trade school or certifications
  • A coding bootcamp
  • Study abroad
  • Senior class trip
  • Prom or grad night
  • Class reunion costs
  • Robotics team parts
  • Science fair or competition travel
  • Band or orchestra trip
  • Debate or speech team travel
  • A classroom library
  • Art supplies for a teacher
  • Field trip buses
  • Yearbook printing
  • School garden
  • A laptop for school
  • Scholarship fund in someone's name
  • PTA or booster club projects
  • Exam and application fees

Sports and teams

Team shirts are the original fundraiser.

  • Travel team tournament fees
  • Team uniforms
  • New equipment
  • A championship trip
  • Field or court repairs
  • Coaching clinics
  • Adult rec league season
  • A marathon or race entry for charity
  • Bowling league banquet
  • Esports team gear and travel
  • Martial arts belt tests and tournaments
  • Gymnastics or cheer competition fees
  • Skate park project
  • Climbing gym membership for a team
  • Softball or little league snack shack
  • Golf tournament for a cause
  • Paddle or rowing club boats
  • Disc golf course in a local park
  • Swim team suits and meets
  • Wrestling mats

Travel and experiences

Help someone make the trip of a lifetime.

  • A family trip to see grandma
  • Flying home for a funeral or wedding
  • A once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage
  • A honeymoon
  • A mission or service trip
  • A cross-country move
  • A trip to a concert you have waited years for
  • A bucket list trip for someone who is ill
  • A heritage trip to your family's homeland
  • Getting a band to an overseas festival
  • A sports team's away tournament
  • An anniversary trip for your parents
  • A first passport
  • A national parks road trip
  • Camp for a kid who has never gone

Events and celebrations

Shirts become the souvenir.

  • A big birthday blowout
  • A quinceañera
  • A bar or bat mitzvah
  • A wedding
  • A family reunion
  • A class reunion
  • A neighborhood block party
  • A memorial celebration of life
  • A charity walk team
  • A local festival or parade float
  • A Pride event
  • A cultural celebration
  • A car show
  • A charity karaoke night
  • A holiday toy drive

Community and causes

Local pride sells.

  • A community garden
  • A little free library
  • A neighborhood mural
  • Park cleanup supplies
  • A community fridge
  • Holiday meals for families
  • Backpacks and school supplies drive
  • Coats for winter
  • A mutual aid fund
  • Disaster relief for your town
  • A youth center
  • A senior center activity fund
  • Veterans support group
  • Recovery community events
  • A local radio station or newsletter
  • Saving a historic building
  • A new playground
  • Street trees
  • A free clinic day
  • A food pantry

Hobbies and gear

Yes, you are allowed to ask for fun things.

  • A new gaming PC
  • A 3D printer
  • A sewing or embroidery machine
  • A kiln for pottery
  • A home recording studio
  • A telescope
  • A drone for photography
  • Miniatures and terrain for your tabletop campaign
  • A tabletop RPG convention trip
  • A ham radio setup
  • A woodworking shop
  • A bike for commuting
  • Camping gear
  • Fishing boat repairs
  • A beekeeping starter kit
  • Aquarium setup
  • Restoring a classic car
  • Pinball machine repair
  • Vinyl collection for a listening bar
  • A karaoke machine for the house

Delightfully specific

Things nobody thinks to fundraise for, until they do.

  • Help me get the new LEGO set
  • Fund my D&D campaign's epic finale
  • Send me to see my favorite band one more time
  • Buy the office a real espresso machine
  • A photo booth for the company holiday party
  • Upgrade the group chat's annual cabin trip
  • A hot tub for the friend group
  • Season tickets for my dad
  • A food truck rally for my birthday
  • A billboard for my mom's 60th
  • A bounce house for adults
  • Our karaoke crew's matching jackets
  • A theme park trip for the whole team
  • A retirement party worth remembering
  • Name a star after Grandpa
  • The world's biggest pizza party
  • Matching tattoos with my best friend
  • A pinball machine for the bar
  • A movie night in the park
  • Our bowling team's championship rings

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