Squeeze the Last Drops of Summer!
Fun & Fresh Fundraising Tips for August 🍉🎒🌻
August is that magical moment between summer’s slow roll and Autumn’s full sprint. While everyone’s trying to sneak in one last holiday or survive back-to-school chaos, you’ve got a golden opportunity: fundraising in a way that’s light, engaging, and totally not boring.
Let’s dive into 6 ways to keep your fundraising sunny – side-up this August:
🎒 1. Sustainable Summer Sale
Encourage people to declutter and donate items for a second-hand market boot sale, with proceeds going to Walk the Walk. Bonus: it’s eco-friendly!
🍦 2. Host a Summer Send-Off Party
No one says no to ice-creams. August is perfect for casual community events: picnics, concerts, lemonade stands, or beach yoga.
🎟️ Add a twist: Make it a fundraiser with a donation jar, a raffle, or a silly “dunk the director” game. (You’d be surprised what people will pay to dunk someone in a kiddie pool.)
🏖️ 3. Go Light + Bright on Email
Everyone’s tired of long, serious emails. This month? Keep it fun, quick, and full of personality.
💌 Email subject lines that pop:
· “This email contains 0% guilt, 100% impact.”
· “Our summer fling with generosity 🌞❤️”
· “You. Us. A better world. Let’s go!”
📣 4. Summer Challenge Fundraiser
Encourage supporters to take on a challenge during August—such as walking 10,000 steps a day, going tech-free for a weekend, or doing 100 push-ups daily—and ask friends to sponsor their efforts.
🌍 5. Summer Reading Challenge
Invite your community to commit to reading a certain number of books during August and get sponsored per book. Encourage themed reading (e.g., books on kindness, justice, nature).
Blog content: Recommended reading lists, printable tracker, and personal stories.
🔁 6. Night at the Movies – Outdoor Screening
Host a family-friendly movie night at a local park or drive-in with suggested donations for admission, snacks, or raffle entries.
🌞 Final Pep Talk:
August doesn’t have to be sleepy. With a splash of humour, a dash of creativity, and some SPF-level donor care, you can turn late summer into your secret weapon for fundraising success.