8 Ideas to Jump-Start Fall Fundraising

5. Make giving an experience

One thing I've always wanted to see more of is the opportunity to make giving into more of an experience. For example, consider offering birthday-favor kits. Kids are more often choosing to raise money for a favorite cause for their birthdays rather than getting more stuff. Promote on your website "birthday favors" for kids who fundraise for your cause, with thank-you notes for each child attending the party and fun gifts or photos. My 7-year-old's most prized gift ever was a photo of a zoo leopard with a new ring to play with — paid for by her birthday party attendees.