{"id":5090,"date":"2019-01-31T18:23:36","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T02:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/?p=5090"},"modified":"2026-06-08T04:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:29:06","slug":"ramadan-fundraising-ideas-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/ramadan-fundraising-ideas-and-tips","title":{"rendered":"10 Effective Ramadan Fundraising Ideas and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

As one of the five pillars of Islam, fasting during Ramadan is accompanied by increased spiritual reflection, worship, and acts of charity.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, I’ll provide 10 Ramadan fundraising tips and ideas to help your organization reach out to the ummah during this special time of giving back.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Charitable Giving During Ramadan<\/h2>\n

Because of the multiplied blessings of giving during the Holy Month, nearly 70% of Muslims<\/a> give zakat during Ramadan. <\/span><\/p>\n

Zakat <\/span>requires Muslims to pay 2.5% of their qualifying wealth to those in need. During Ramadan, a special form of charitable giving called zakat al-fitr<\/a> must be paid before the Eid prayer on the final day of Ramadan. Paying zakat al-fitr enables the poor to join in the special Eid celebrations following Ramadan.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This increased time of charitable giving provides a significant opportunity to raise more for your cause, so you can continue serving your community. <\/span><\/p>\n

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10 Best Ramadan Fundraising Ideas and Tips<\/h2>\n

Below, I’ll share 10 excellent ways to increase your fundraising during Ramadan. For a more in-depth look at Ramadan donation types, check out this blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1. Create a dedicated Ramadan fundraising page<\/h3>\n

Having a donation landing page<\/a> dedicated to your Ramadan fundraising campaign helps increase the chances of reaching your fundraising goals.<\/p>\n

Make sure your landing page is simple yet compelling, so it convinces the ummah to give to your organization this Ramadan. Brand your donation page and include a powerful call to action that lets people know what action to take. And set up sharing links <\/span>so anyone can easily share it with their loved ones on social media.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Use a fundraising platform like Donorbox that allows you to create unlimited, customizable fundraising pages. Your page should include a beautifully branded donation form<\/a> with various quick payment options to increase conversions and appeal to different donors.<\/p>\n

Add your fundraising story, along with attractive visuals, a goal meter, a donor wall, and more.<\/p>\n

Check out this example by the Qalam Institute<\/a>. They raised over $1 million<\/strong> for their Ramadan campaign created on Donorbox.<\/p>\n

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Start a Ramadan Fundraising Campaign<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Use a zakat calculator<\/h3>\n

Zakat is a duty of every Muslim if their personal wealth is above the nisab or the threshold, which is based on the current value of gold or silver.<\/p>\n

To increase the number of donations you receive this Ramadan, make it easy for the ummah to donate by embedding or linking a zakat calculator<\/a> on your donation page. Go the extra mile by linking specific program outcomes to different giving levels.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For example: \u201c$250 can help a family in the Philippines start a small business\u201d or \u201c$50 will provide 10 girls with a month\u2019s worth of sanitary products\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> Your online Ramadan donation page will probably be seen by supporters who want to make a general donation. Ensure your page allows them to make a non-zakat donation in response to an appeal by including donation designations.<\/p>\n

Look at this online campaign from The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland<\/a> that urges people to come forward and pay their zakat. The campaign content also precisely explains the calculation of the nisab, making it easy to understand a complex topic.<\/p>\n

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3. Run a volunteering event<\/h3>\n

Sadaqah<\/a>, or charity, can also be an act, so giving volunteers the opportunity to donate their time during the Holy Month can help multiply their blessings.<\/p>\n

Host an event related to your cause or serving the local community. Volunteers can bring passion and fresh energy to your cause. They can also share expertise that you don’t currently have on hand, so consider Ramadan a time to benefit from talented individuals who want to support you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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4. Organize a fundraising iftar<\/h3>\n

Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and often invites the ummah to break their fast together. Iftar is taken just after the call to prayer Maghrib, which is around sunset. As a community tradition, iftars are perfect for fundraising.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to make your iftar a success:<\/strong><\/p>\n