5 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising ‘Get Started’ Tips

3. Encourage “friendly co-opetition.” I have to credit Abila’s Lisa Morris for this phrase. Engage local groups to “outraise” each other. For example, pit your local Mason’s group against the Knights of Columbus to see who can raise more for your nonprofit.

Do you have corporate partners? Get them involved, and make it a bit of a challenge for the grand prize of bragging rights. Heroes Night Out, of Austin, Texas, asks local Home Depot store employees to compete against each other to see which location can raise the most. Pit the garden department against lumber … the possibilities are endless. Honor the winners at an upcoming event or gala.