{"id":2162,"date":"2021-09-10T21:12:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-11T04:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/?p=2162"},"modified":"2026-09-04T08:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:30:46","slug":"thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Fundraising Ideas: 14 Ways to Raise More Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Thanksgiving falls on November 26, 2026 in the U.S. and serves as the unofficial start to the holiday season. 38.1 million Americans donated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givingtuesday.org\/blog\/2025-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">$4 billion<\/a> to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The holiday season and Thanksgiving are a timely opportunity to engage supporters, launch seasonal fundraising campaigns, and build momentum toward year-end giving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Below, I&#8217;ll share 14 Thanksgiving fundraising ideas to inspire your end-of-year strategy. I&#8217;ll also share some helpful resources to help you plan, along with the three key principles for successful Thanksgiving fundraising.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Key Takeaways &#x1f4a1;<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Connect with existing\u00a0donors.<\/strong> Thanksgiving is an ideal time to thank supporters, share the impact of their donations, and strengthen relationships before giving season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share stories that\u00a0inspire generosity.<\/strong> Highlight the real people, volunteers, and donors behind your mission to create a more personal and powerful connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build on the spirit of gratitude.<\/strong> Use warm, personalized messaging to\u00a0express appreciation and\u00a0invite supporters to\u00a0give.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose a fundraiser that fits your capacity.<\/strong> Select an idea that aligns with your budget, resources, and fundraising goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">3 Key Principles for Successful Thanksgiving Fundraising<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1. Connect with existing donors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Thanksgiving is an ideal time to connect with your existing donors. Mobilize volunteers to write <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/thank-you-for-donation-quotes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thank-you notes<\/a> to those who have donated within the last year or two. Have your board of directors call donors to thank them for their support. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you have the budget and the capacity, consider hosting a Thanksgiving dinner or other <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-appreciation-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donor appreciation event<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here are some additional ways to thank your donors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Send them photos from the field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Invite them to tour your organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ask <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/acquiring-major-donors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">major donors<\/a> if they would like to get more deeply involved (e.g., serve on your board).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Send them a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/thank-you-letter-for-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">thank-you letter<\/span><\/a> written by a beneficiary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Embed an <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mailtrap.io\/infographics-email-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">interactive infographic<\/span><\/a> in your thank-you emails.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Showcase stories<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Showcasing individual stories about your beneficiaries is more powerful than throwing statistics around. You can also share stories from the viewpoint of a dedicated volunteer or longtime donor, empowering them to speak about why they support your mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Include one of these impact stories in your thank-yous, or send out a Thanksgiving email featuring a video of one of your stories. A <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/fundraising-videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> featuring several donors, volunteers, and\/or staff members saying thank you in honor of the holiday can be extremely powerful.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Build on the sentiment of gratitude<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The key this Thanksgiving season is to build on the sentiment of gratitude to increase giving, but without manipulating or guilting your donors into making a gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A good way to do this is to express your gratitude to donors, as described in the first point above, reminding them of what they helped you achieve. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/segment-your-donors-and-audiences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Segment<\/a> your donors, then use personalized messaging to thank them through their preferred communication channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Finally, ask your supporters to give tastefully, focusing on warmth, community, and cheer.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Compare Thanksgiving Fundraising Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each fundraising idea below requires a different level of investment of time, money, and resources. Use this quick comparison table to choose an idea that aligns with your organization&#8217;s capacity.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-113\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-113\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Idea<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Cost<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Effort<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Fundraising Potential<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Lead Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thanksgiving meal for those in need<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thanksgiving social media giveaway<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$\u2013$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Low<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">2\u20134 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Holiday gift drive<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$\u2013$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Turkey Trot<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">High<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">6\u201312 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thanksgiving bake sale<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1\u20133 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thanksgiving raffle<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fall foliage tour<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">High<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">4\u20138 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Gift baskets<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pumpkin or mums sale<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Harvest Fest<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">High<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">6\u201312 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Yard cleanup<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$\u2013$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1\u20133 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Candle fundraiser<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Low<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">2\u20134 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Corn maze<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">High<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$$$<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">6\u201312 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-113 from cache -->\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are a small nonprofit with minimal budget and\/or limited volunteers, start with a lower-cost idea like a bake sale, yard cleanup, or candle fundraiser. Larger events like a turkey trot or harvest fest have greater fundraising potential but require more planning, volunteers, and upfront resources.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">14 Thanksgiving Fundraising Ideas to Use in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below, I&#8217;ll share 14 ideas to inspire your fundraising.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"s1\">1. Thanksgiving meal for those in need<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your organization is a food pantry, soup kitchen, or otherwise focused on addressing food insecurity, consider raising funds to provide a Thanksgiving meal to beneficiaries. This is a fantastic low-budget Thanksgiving fundraising idea for small nonprofits.<\/p>\n<p>Start fundraising a few weeks before Thanksgiving. Ask supporters to donate the equivalent of a turkey or side dish so families in your community can enjoy a holiday meal.<\/p>\n<p>For example, see how <a href=\"https:\/\/heartlandhopemission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Heartland Hope Mission<\/a> collected donations to provide Thanksgiving meal kits to low-income families. They used Donorbox to create an online giving page and include descriptions so supporters knew exactly how their gift would have an impact.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124743 \" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-screenshot-of-an-organizations-Thanksgiving-meal-fundraiser.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of an organization's Thanksgiving meal fundraiser\" width=\"894\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-screenshot-of-an-organizations-Thanksgiving-meal-fundraiser.png 1832w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-screenshot-of-an-organizations-Thanksgiving-meal-fundraiser-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-screenshot-of-an-organizations-Thanksgiving-meal-fundraiser-1024x1020.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-screenshot-of-an-organizations-Thanksgiving-meal-fundraiser-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-screenshot-of-an-organizations-Thanksgiving-meal-fundraiser-768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-screenshot-of-an-organizations-Thanksgiving-meal-fundraiser-1536x1529.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Create a Thanksgiving Campaign on Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"s1\">2. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Thanksgiving giveaway on social media<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Consider offering a Thanksgiving-themed giveaway on social media to engage your supporters. Partner with a local business and offer a discount coupon or gift card for every donation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If possible, offer prizes donors will appreciate for Thanksgiving or the upcoming holiday season, such as a grocery store gift card, holiday decor, or an evening out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This is an excellent way to generate buzz on social media, reward donors, and inspire generosity. It\u2019s also an easy way to foster local business partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Holiday gift drive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/christmas-fundraising-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a> and other gift-giving holidays around the corner, the weeks around Thanksgiving are an ideal time to launch a holiday gift drive for kids and families in your community. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Collect physical items for your gift drive, and ask for monetary donations from those who don&#8217;t have time to shop or are unable to reach your drop-off location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See how <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/operation-teddybear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veteran Aid Ukraine<\/a> collected online donations to provide children in Ukraine with Christmas gifts. Their crowdfunding campaign raised<strong> $26,556.96<\/strong>,\u00a0exceeding their original fundraising goal!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124747 \" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-holiday-gift-drive.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a nonprofit's Thankgiving fundraiser, a holiday gift drive campaign hosted on Donorbox\" width=\"981\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-holiday-gift-drive.png 2278w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-holiday-gift-drive-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-holiday-gift-drive-1024x755.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-holiday-gift-drive-768x566.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-holiday-gift-drive-1536x1133.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-holiday-gift-drive-2048x1510.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Turkey Trot<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/organize-a-charity-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organizing a 5k<\/a>, 10k, or marathon run can be a profitable Thanksgiving fundraising idea. Design a campaign and incorporate <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/crowdfunding-platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crowdfunding<\/a> and peer-to-peer fundraising.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Let participants set up <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peer-to-peer fundraising<\/a> pages to collect donations for racing and share their pages on social media. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Encourage your runners to dress up according to the theme and reward the best costumes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Save time and money by hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/virtual-5k\">virtual 5k<\/a> instead. Let runners participate whenever they want (typically within a set time frame). You don&#8217;t need to block off streets, purchase decorations, or worry about the many other tasks and expenses associated with an in-person race.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Thanksgiving bake sale<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A Thanksgiving bake sale is a great low-cost fundraising idea for smaller nonprofits that adds a seasonal twist on a traditional fundraiser. Sell baked goods that are fall-themed or Thanksgiving-themed, like apple pies, crumbles, and anything pumpkin spice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Host your bake sale in person or virtually within the week leading up to Thanksgiving. For an in-person <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event<\/a>, ask your volunteers to bake goods to sell. Host your sale in a high-traffic area at your location, or partner with a local business that attracts a lot of people.<\/p>\n<p>To raise even more, set up a donation kiosk to accept cashless in-person gifts made via cards and digital wallets. In-person fundraising software like <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/live-kiosk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Live&#x2122;<\/a> lets you quickly turn your tablet or smartphone into a powerful giving kiosk.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How to organize a virtual bake sale:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get several great bakers on board who can bake seasonal favorites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Each baker selects the treat they will be baking for the sale and commits to specific numbers to bake (e.g., 20 apple pies or four dozen pumpkin-shaped sugar cookies).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Promote the sale online, and your marketing directs people to a dedicated landing page. Include goods for sale, pricing, images, and donation links.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">When donors make a selection, you send them a confirmation email and inform the baker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The baker makes the selected goods, and you ship them out. Or, organize a pick-up time and location if your donors are local.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Pro tip:\u00a0<\/b>Use an event ticketing tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-create-an-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Events<\/a> to sell items for your virtual bake sale. List each item available (pies, cookies, etc.) as separate &#8220;tickets&#8221; on your online ticketing form. Set a quantity limit for each &#8220;ticket.&#8221; This creates a sense of urgency and encourages more purchases.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6. Thanksgiving raffle<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Thanksgiving is an opportune time to host an online <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/raffle-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raffle<\/a> for a vacation and other large prizes. Advertise it through various channels, and offer one major prize like an all-expenses-paid trip or present three or four options to appeal to various audiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Let donors buy one raffle ticket for a chance to win all prizes. Or, use an online <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/donation-forms\">donation form<\/a> so donors can choose the raffle they want to enter.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at this example from <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/online-raffle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tri-League<\/a>. They offered a package of raffle prizes &#8211; donors could give $10 to purchase one entry or $25 for three entries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69790\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tri-League-Baseball-Item-Raffle.png\" alt=\"Example of an online raffle done with a Donorbox form - a great Thanksgiving fundraising idea\" width=\"859\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tri-League-Baseball-Item-Raffle.png 2014w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tri-League-Baseball-Item-Raffle-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tri-League-Baseball-Item-Raffle-1024x665.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tri-League-Baseball-Item-Raffle-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tri-League-Baseball-Item-Raffle-1536x998.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Note: <\/b>Before you run a raffle, check local laws. Some states have specific laws and regulations regarding raffles, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-tege\/notice_1340.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Internal Revenue Service<\/a> considers it a form of lottery.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7. Fall Foliage Tour<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many people love going on day trips to enjoy the scenery during the holiday season. Plan a fall foliage sightseeing trip and advertise it locally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This type of event is popular amongst the elderly, so advertise your tour to retirement homes and senior centers. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Rent a bus and a driver (or have someone from your organization drive), and plan a route. Ensure the scenery is colorful, and there is a spot for lunch on the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/fundraising-event-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sell tickets<\/a> to cover the cost of gas and a light meal, or ask for a freewill donation and have attendees cover their own lunch.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">8. Gift baskets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Gift baskets are a natural fit for the holiday season. They also make for great hostess gifts when attending a Thanksgiving meal in someone else&#8217;s home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Create your own gift baskets to sell, preferably designing several different ones to fit different buyer profiles and budgets (e.g., wine baskets, artisanal baked items, or body care packages). <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Consider raffling off a few baskets with bigger ticket items. Perhaps one basket may have a $50 gift card and another an iPad!\u00a0<\/span><a name=\"9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">9. Pumpkin or mums sale<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Nothing says fall like pumpkins and mums (short for chrysanthemum). <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Order these items in bulk from a local farmer, and sell them at your offices or a public space (like a farmer\u2019s market) at a higher price to raise money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re hosting a harvest fest or you&#8217;d like to decorate your office or place of worship, ask donors to purchase pumpkins or mums in honor or memory of a loved one.<\/p>\n<p>Use them as fall decorations for your event or over a few weeks. Then, allow each donor to take a pumpkin or mum home.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">11. Harvest Fest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Make the most of the fall harvest and Thanksgiving season and arrange a Harvest Fest or <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/fall-festival-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Festival<\/a>. Sell local produce or treats that are particularly in demand around this time of year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Consider inviting area crafters to sell their handmade goods, like seasonal decorations, quilts, clothing, and jewelry.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Contact a local farmer willing to sell you a large quantity of seasonal produce to resell at your fest, alongside corn on the cob, apple cider, and other seasonal food and drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-kiosk-at-events\">donation kiosk<\/a> to collect cashless gifts at your event.\u00a0<\/span><a name=\"12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>See how the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/events\/814338\/steps\/choose_tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lux Christi Academy<\/a> promoted and sold tickets to their 2025 Harvest Festival using Donorbox Events:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124804 \" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-harvest-festival-1.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of an organization's Thanksgiving harvest festival event\" width=\"851\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-harvest-festival-1.png 1938w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-harvest-festival-1-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-harvest-festival-1-1024x850.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-harvest-festival-1-768x637.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Thanksgiving-fundraising-ideas-harvest-festival-1-1536x1274.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">12. Yard cleanup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many people spend a lot of time clearing leaves during the fall. If you&#8217;re a small nonprofit wanting to host a Thanksgiving fundraiser with minimal expenses and effort involved, o<\/span><span class=\"s1\">ffer yard cleanups in exchange for donations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mobilize your volunteers to do this. If you don\u2019t have a volunteer base, consider partnering with a local school. This is also a great project for a church <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/youth-ministry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">youth group<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have all the supplies you need on hand, including extra-large yard bags, rakes, yard gloves, and bag stands. <\/span><a name=\"13\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>13. Candle Fundraiser<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A candle fundraiser is an excellent way to raise some additional funds this Thanksgiving. Source candles <\/span>from local markets and sellers and set up an online donation page to sell them.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\"> This is a great cost-effective Thanksgiving idea for small nonprofits with minimal volunteers and budget to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">See how this nonprofit below uses a donation page to sell candles and raise funds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-52897 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot-9-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"793\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot-9-2.png 1225w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot-9-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot-9-2-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot-9-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><a name=\"14\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>14. Corn Maze<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Corn mazes are a fantastic and family-friendly fall fundraising idea, perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Create your own maze or obstacle course in a large open space using purchased hay bales, corn stalks, or other materials. Or, partner with a local farm that has an existing corn or hay bale maze, and ask if you can host a fundraising event for a single day of their season.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Plan Your Thanksgiving Fundraiser: Checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Use this helpful checklist to plan your Thanksgiving fundraiser successfully.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-111\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-111\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Step<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">What to Do<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Determine your fundraising goal<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Decide how much you want to raise and what the funds will support.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Confirm your Thanksgiving fundraising idea<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Choose an idea that aligns with your audience, budget, timeline, and resources.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Create a budget<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Where applicable, estimate costs for supplies, food, permits, marketing, and other expenses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Assign responsibilities<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Assign clear roles and responsibilities to staff and volunteers, such as who will plan and promote your fundraiser.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Create your online donation page or event form<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Depending on your fundraising idea, set up a user-friendly campaign page or event form where supporters can donate, register, buy tickets, or learn how to get involved.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Promote your fundraiser<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Share it via email, social media, your website, and other channels you use to connect with supporters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Acknowledge supporters<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thank participants and donors, share your results and impact, and invite them to stay involved.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-111 from cache -->\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Choose a Thanksgiving Idea for Your Organization<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-114\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-114\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Organization Type<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Fundraising Ideas to Consider<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Why They May Work<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Schools and PTAs<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bake sale, holiday gift drive, yard cleanup<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">These fundraisers involve students, parents, teachers, and volunteers while keeping activities community-focused.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Churches and faith-based organizations<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bake sale, yard cleanup, Thanksgiving meal, Harvest Fest<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Churches can draw on their existing congregation, volunteers, and community to organize service-oriented or social fundraisers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Food pantries and hunger-relief organizations<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thanksgiving meal, holiday gift drive<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">These activities connect fundraising directly to the organization\u2019s mission and give donors a tangible way to support families during the holidays.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Community-focused nonprofits<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Harvest Fest, Turkey Trot, gift baskets, pumpkin or mums sale<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Community-focused events can attract supporters outside of an organization\u2019s existing donor base and create opportunities for local partnerships.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Small or volunteer-led nonprofits<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bake sale, yard cleanup, candle fundraiser, social media giveaway<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">These options generally require fewer resources and can be adapted to the organization\u2019s existing volunteer capacity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Organizations with a larger volunteer base<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Turkey Trot, Harvest Fest, corn maze, Thanksgiving meal<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Larger events can accommodate more participants and bring in more revenue, but require greater coordination and planning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-114 from cache -->\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The last three months of the year are when nonprofits like yours raise the majority of their annual funds, with December accounting for <a href=\"https:\/\/mrbenchmarks.com\/fundraising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">37%<\/a> of all 2025 online revenue. The holiday giving season can create additional opportunities to engage supporters.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Global, unified fundraising platforms like Donorbox offer all the intuitive fundraising <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">features<\/a> you need to take your Thanksgiving fundraiser to the next level.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Sign up to start raising more today.<\/p>\n<p>For more fundraising ideas and tips, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\">Nonprofit Blog<\/a>. 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