Nonprofits have not disappeared during the pandemic. Most of them are working overtime to help the people they serve and have had to forgo the events, concerts, and galas that are their life blood.
I have been brainstorming with some of my friends that run non-profits on how they can still raise money and be socially distanced.
- Drive Through Fundraiser
I am working with a group that has access to a huge parking lot and some great caterers. We are working on creating a grab and go dinner solution. People will pay for the dinner beforehand and all the “extras”. There will be priests giving out blessings to the family in their car and a local DJ to spin tunes. You can also do raffle drawings, count the number of cars giveaways, etc.
There are a lot of different ways to spin this event to work with your non-profit.
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2. Virtual Game Night
There are a ton of games you can play online with a large group but my suggestion would be Bingo. It is easy to do in big groups and is interactive enough to keep people involved. I would have “Add Ons” to this night. Raffle tickets and a 50/50 drawing is an easy way to go. Having a meat and cheese board delivery option would be another great add on. Or you can have people pay for and pick up dinner and drinks before the Bingo begins. Choose foods that are good cold or can be easily heated up.
3. Movie Night Box
This is probably the simplest of the ideas on here. You put together a box with all the essentials for a movie night date. I would offer two different boxes: family movie night and date movie night. I would then offer an add on of a Drink box.
You can purchase most of this at a warehouse store and gather your troops to put the boxes together. Foil pans would be great options to pack in because they are durable and stack easy. Other catering boxes are also an option.
There is another variation of this where you get people together to watch the movie but in a socially distanced way. Have circles or tables laid out for four people at a time so people can stay separate. A park or even a driving range would be a great option for this.
4. Create Your Own Ice Bucket Challenge
We all remember the large amount of money that was raised by the Ice Bucket challenge. Make your own twist on that. Is it wearing a shirt or a button? Are you going to work with businesses to have their employees wear jeans on certain days if they donate money? You can also do a twist on the American Heart Association “Wear Red Day”.
Many people and businesses are still looking to donate to their chosen charities. Make it easy for them by letting them know you are still out there and helping your community.