{"id":3240,"date":"2021-03-08T06:00:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T06:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/?page_id=3240"},"modified":"2023-11-30T11:26:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T17:26:21","slug":"corporate-fundraising-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Corporate Fundraising Ideas for Work Proven to Engage Your Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3240\" class=\"elementor elementor-3240\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e7a446f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e7a446f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-64c9eb97\" data-id=\"64c9eb97\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f5e8a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63f5e8a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6528 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/charity-auctions-today-fundraising-corporate-1024x690.png\" alt=\"charity auctions today corporate fundraising ideas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/charity-auctions-today-fundraising-corporate-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/charity-auctions-today-fundraising-corporate-980x660.png 980w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/charity-auctions-today-fundraising-corporate-480x323.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Corporate fundraising<\/strong> is rewarding for the company and the community now more than ever. With a constantly shifting marketplace, employers must be able to show potential talent how they give back to their communities. Communities thrive, employees feel a sense of purpose and satisfaction, and employers retain talent and bolster their reputations. It&#8217;s a win for everyone.<\/p><p>Enjoy these top fundraising ideas for work teams, culled from possibilities and experience. There is a stark difference between charities and corporations when it comes to fundraising. Although the goal is the same, i.e., to raise money, the techniques, presentation, and requirements may be quite different.<\/p><p class=\"yb\"><strong>Charities<\/strong> typically want as much <strong>positive publicity<\/strong> as possible, <strong>corporations<\/strong> may, at times, <strong>aggressively market<\/strong> their campaigns or withdraw from the public\u2019s eye altogether, depending on what they are attempting to accomplish.<\/p><p>In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss corporate fundraising ideas only. But before that, let us tell you that corporations often hire a charity or fundraising professional to help them with fundraising.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re hired as a professional to help a corporation with fundraising, you need to keep a few things in mind. For example, you should<strong> assess the specific needs of the company<\/strong>, and it might be necessary to meet with everyone involved in the process.<\/p><p class=\"blueb\">You should always approach the corporation with <strong>professionalism and courtesy<\/strong>, presenting yourself as an expert in your field. The more trust you gain and the more you can motivate them, the better your chances of developing a stable fundraising relationship that has longevity.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/research.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"202\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/research.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/research-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/research-768x194.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>If you or your organization is partnering with a corporation to sponsor a fundraising event, it is essential to pay attention to the following considerations:<\/p><ul><li>Make sure you <strong>know the names and positions<\/strong> of those involved. Knowing who will be attending the initial fundraising meetings will give you an idea of the corporate level of people you will be working with and how they should be approached.<\/li><li><strong>Spend a little time researching<\/strong> the corporation. What does it do? What types of fundraising activities have they done in the past?<\/li><li>During meetings with them, listen carefully, and ask questions. <strong>Get a solid understanding of their expectations<\/strong> and the type of fundraising they wish to do. Also, make sure they\u2019re setting realistic goals. Add your knowledge and expertise about what they can expect. Educate them as far as the pandemic influences that may or may not yet be known in current fundraising.<\/li><li>If necessary,<strong> bring a portfolio listing<\/strong> your experience with other companies. This way, should they request such a thing, you\u2019ll be prepared.<\/li><li>Remember that <strong>every individual within that corporation is a potential donor<\/strong>, making it extremely important to generate a positive impression.<\/li><\/ul><p>Whatever your situation is, set up a corporate fundraiser that will attract employees and inspire them to donate. Make it <strong>fun<\/strong>, <strong>entertaining<\/strong>, and <strong>simple<\/strong>, appealing to the different types of people within your organization.<\/p><p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#Need-Help-Getting-People-Onboard\" title=\"Need Help Getting People Onboard?\">Need Help Getting People Onboard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#14-Fundraising-Ideas-for-Work\" title=\"14 Fundraising Ideas for Work\">14 Fundraising Ideas for Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#1-Balloon-Pop-Off\" title=\"1. Balloon Pop Off\">1. Balloon Pop Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#2-Bingo-Night\" title=\"2. Bingo Night\">2. Bingo Night<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#3-Bowling-Tournament\" title=\"3. Bowling Tournament\">3. Bowling Tournament<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#4-Company-Concert\" title=\"4. Company Concert\">4. Company Concert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#5-Company-Picnic-and-Raffle\" title=\"5. Company Picnic and Raffle\">5. Company Picnic and Raffle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#6-Competitive-Events\" title=\"6. Competitive Events\">6. Competitive Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#7-Employees-Dance\" title=\"7. Employees Dance\">7. Employees Dance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#8-Funniest-Photo-Contest\" title=\"8. Funniest Photo Contest\">8. Funniest Photo Contest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#9-Karaoke-Night\" title=\"9. Karaoke Night\">9. Karaoke Night<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#10-Scratch-Cards\" title=\"10. Scratch Cards\">10. Scratch Cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#11-Silent-Auctions\" title=\"11. Silent Auctions\">11. Silent Auctions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#12-Treasure-Hunt\" title=\"12. Treasure Hunt\">12. Treasure Hunt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#13-Vegas-Night\" title=\"13. Vegas Night\">13. Vegas Night<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#14-Wine-Tasting\" title=\"14. Wine Tasting\">14. Wine Tasting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/corporate-fundraising-ideas\/#Ready-to-Get-Started\" title=\"Ready to Get Started?\">Ready to Get Started?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4efeb44 elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"4efeb44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Frame-3-1024x271.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Frame 3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNeed Help Getting People Onboard?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUse our fundraising letter samples to build your own communications with either corporations or the employees you're trying to involve.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/fundraising-letter-sample\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87c7091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87c7091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether you represent a charitable organization or you\u2019re an employee of a corporation, here are some magnificent corporate fundraising ideas to consider.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-Fundraising-Ideas-for-Work\"><\/span>14 Fundraising Ideas for Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Balloon-Pop-Off\"><\/span>1. Balloon Pop Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/balloon-pop.jpg\" alt=\"balloon popoff\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/balloon-pop.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/balloon-pop-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/balloon-pop-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>You can use the company cafeteria or other similar location for this event. Fill up the room with balloons. Put a slip in each balloon stating a prize the person wins for popping that balloon.<\/p><p>Employees can donate small prizes ahead of time, or you can purchase fun items at wholesale or party goods stores.<\/p><p><strong>Charge a $10 participation fee<\/strong> and treat it as a race where you blow a horn and let them go at it, popping as many balloons as they can get their hands on. Make it more challenging by not allowing participants to use their hands. Alternatively, charge a small fee per balloon they want to pop.<\/p><p>This is a great one to invite the family, too, as well and a real winner with the kids.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Bingo-Night\"><\/span>2. Bingo Night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Church-Bingo-Night.jpg\" alt=\"Church Bingo Night\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Church-Bingo-Night.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Church-Bingo-Night-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Church-Bingo-Night-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>Everyone loves bingo! Set up a bingo night for employees and, possibly, one other guest they can bring.<\/p><p><strong>Everyone pays a small donation at the door<\/strong> for each bingo card received. Offer small, fun prizes for bingo winners to make the fundraising event even more fun!<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Bowling-Tournament\"><\/span>3. Bowling Tournament<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bowling-tournament.jpg\" alt=\"bowling tournament\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bowling-tournament.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bowling-tournament-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bowling-tournament-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>Employees set up bowling teams and compete with one another at a bowling tournament.<\/p><p><strong>Set pledges for every strike made<\/strong>, for winning teams, pins knocked down, and so forth.<\/p><p>They can also volunteer to make a one-time donation. Employees from the company can <strong>pledge to donate whatever amount they wish<\/strong> based on how you\u2019ve set up the event.<\/p><p>Offer a fun prize to the winning team and collect donations and pledges afterward or on a specific day at work.<\/p><p>Contact your local bowling alley to set up a time and date for the tournament.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Company-Concert\"><\/span>4. Company Concert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Company-Concert.jpg\" alt=\"Company Concert\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Company-Concert.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Company-Concert-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Company-Concert-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>If there are musicians in your company who play in a band, perhaps they would be willing to play for a dance or small concert for employees and their families to attend.<\/p><p>Charge a small fee for admission, letting everyone know that proceeds go to support the company or a designated charity.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Company-Picnic-and-Raffle\"><\/span>5. Company Picnic and Raffle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Compay-Picnic.jpg\" alt=\"Compay Picnic\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Compay-Picnic.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Compay-Picnic-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Compay-Picnic-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>Hold a company picnic. Everyone can bring in one item for the picnic to create a great, varied meal in which everyone can partake.<\/p><p>During the picnic, <strong>employees and their families can purchase raffle tickets<\/strong> to try to win fun prizes.<\/p><p>You can also set up fun events, like<strong> relay races<\/strong>, <strong>an egg toss<\/strong>,<strong> pie-eating contests<\/strong>, or other activities to increase participation and make it a great time for all.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Competitive-Events\"><\/span>6. Competitive Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Competitive-Events.jpg\" alt=\"Competitive Events\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Competitive-Events.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Competitive-Events-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Competitive-Events-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>Create an event in which different departments of the company form teams to compete against one another.<\/p><p>Others can <strong>pledge donations towards<\/strong> their favorite team for each win.<\/p><p>There are several possibilities and variations you can use. See what types of events or sports interest a majority of the personnel and decide from there what direction appears to work best so you can then <strong>plan and implement this exciting competition<\/strong>.<\/p><p>You can also add separate donation pages for each of the competitive groups before the event so that each \u201cdonation\u201d is counted as a pledge should that team win.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Employees-Dance\"><\/span>7. Employees Dance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Employees-Dance.jpg\" alt=\"Employees Dance\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Employees-Dance.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Employees-Dance-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Employees-Dance-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>You can hold a company dance one weekend evening in the cafeteria or other appropriate space.<\/p><p>Charge a small ticket fee at the door. You can <strong>also offer drinks and snacks<\/strong> they can purchase while they are there.<\/p><p>Employees can invite their families to attend. On the other hand, you can make it an adult only event and have an area set up where they can leave their children with an onsite volunteer group of babysitters who\u2019ll watch their kids while they enjoy a fun night out.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Funniest-Photo-Contest\"><\/span>8. Funniest Photo Contest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/funny-employee-photos.jpg\" alt=\"funny employee photos\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/funny-employee-photos.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/funny-employee-photos-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/funny-employee-photos-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>Employees can <strong>bring in their most hilarious photos<\/strong> of themselves to participate in a humorous photo contest.<\/p><p>You can place each photo on a bulletin board in the lunchroom with a collection can under each one.<\/p><p>Others can <strong>vote on their favorite photo by placing a donation<\/strong> in the can. At the end of each day, collect and tally donations. Announce who is in the lead and get people motivated.<\/p><p>At the end of the event, add up the totals and announce the winner, who will receive a special plaque, trophy, or other amusing prizes.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Karaoke-Night\"><\/span>9. Karaoke Night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Karaoke-Night.jpg\" alt=\"Karaoke Night\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Karaoke-Night.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Karaoke-Night-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Karaoke-Night-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>You can use this event repeatedly for corporate fundraising purposes.<\/p><p>Employees and their family members pay a small admission fee and compete in fun karaoke competitions. You can also <strong>serve snacks and drinks to raise even more money<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Also, you can invite local sports figures and stars to compete on a specific night, which will bring even more publicity to your event.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Scratch-Cards\"><\/span>10. Scratch Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Scratch-Cards-final.jpg\" alt=\"Scratch Cards donation\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Scratch-Cards-final.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Scratch-Cards-final-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Scratch-Cards-final-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>You can present <strong>pre-made scratch cards to employees<\/strong>. Many fundraising companies offer these at low costs that you can use to raise money for your organization.<\/p><p>On each card, there is a series of spots to scratch off. Under each spot is a small dollar amount. Ask employees to scratch off two spaces on the card and donate that amount to your fundraiser.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-Silent-Auctions\"><\/span>11. Silent Auctions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Silent-Auctions.jpg\" alt=\"Silent Auctions\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Silent-Auctions.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Silent-Auctions-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Silent-Auctions-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>With auctions, remember to keep them exciting and lively. Auction items should be well-targeted to the people attending.<\/p><p>To gain interesting items for your corporate auctions, you can <strong>use our exclusive wholesale drop shipper<\/strong> where members can gain access to wholesale products.<\/p><p>Refer to our blog post \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/silent-auction-fundraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Run a Silent Auction<\/a>\u201d for more information.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-Treasure-Hunt\"><\/span>12. Treasure Hunt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/treasure-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"treasure hunt\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/treasure-hunt.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/treasure-hunt-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/treasure-hunt-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>Set up an intriguing treasure hunt within the company. Employees participate by paying an entry fee so they can join in on the excitement.<\/p><p>Find a location where you can do the event, and<strong> bury coins, small items, and other \u201ctreasures\u201d<\/strong> that employees and their families can hunt for.<\/p><p>There are several variations to this type of theme that do not require burying items or finding an appropriate location, such as scavenger hunts, creating puzzles to solve, and so forth. Be creative!<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-Vegas-Night\"><\/span>13. Vegas Night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vegas-night.jpg\" alt=\"vegas night\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vegas-night.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vegas-night-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vegas-night-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>Set up a casino night where participants can play <strong>poker<\/strong>, <strong>roulette<\/strong>, <strong>blackjack<\/strong>, <strong>craps<\/strong>, and other casino-style games.<\/p><p>All participants donate to gain poker chips they can use for games and redeem for prizes.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-Wine-Tasting\"><\/span>14. Wine Tasting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Wine-Tasting.jpg\" alt=\"Wine Tasting\" width=\"914\" height=\"229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Wine-Tasting.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Wine-Tasting-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Wine-Tasting-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p><p>Hold a wine tasting. Bring in sponsors for the event and sell bottles of wine, along with other items, and take a percentage of all products sold.<\/p><p>If you prefer not to bring in large quantities of wine (<i>or simply cannot get all that you need before the event due to cash restraints<\/i>), then you can easily set up a wine tasting coupled with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/charity-auction-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">charity auctions software<\/a>. 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