It’s that time of year when everything seems to pick up. School is getting busier, the days are getting shorter, and you’re still trying to get everything done on time. With holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, people’s mindsets are already zeroing in on the winter months. However, October has so much to offer for fun and easy fundraising ideas. So much goes on in October that planning a fundraiser is easy! Here are a few reasons to start fundraising during October.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As most people know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer affects over 250,000 people a year. This is why it’s such an important cause to work hard fundraising for. Popular ways to fundraise for breast cancer in the past have been 5k walks. Other ways to fundraise that don’t require exercise include custom socks or dynamic drinkware. Give people a keepsake to remember the cause they helped.
Halloween
Now, Halloween is not exactly a cause. However, every holiday is an organic way to throw a fundraiser and get people feeling generous. At your Halloween this year, try putting on a silent auction or a raffle on the side. 50/50 raffles and door prizes are great ways to earn money for a cause of your choice.
Homecoming
Whether or not you know anybody still in high school or college, Homecoming is a big deal for most schools. In fact, some Homecoming events are for a town at large. The grander and bigger Homecoming dances become, the harder it is for many students to afford. Easy fundraising ideas for Homecoming include gifts and gift wraps or Van Wyk confections.
LGBT+ History Month
While most people are aware that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, not as many people know October also acts as LGBT+ History Month. This month, consider throwing a fundraiser to benefit an LGBT+ youth center near you.
Every month gives you a reason to give back. October just so happens to have more reasons than your average month. With easy fundraising ideas for Breast Cancer Awareness month and LGBT+ History Month, there’s never been a better reason to start helping the community around you. For help starting a fundraiser, contact Effective Fundraising Solutions at 855-888-4EFS or visit them online.
