Easy Fall Fundraising Ideas for Schools, Families and Community Groups
We love a classic bake sale, but fall is the perfect time to SPICE things up. With crisp air, colorful leaves and festive holidays around the corner, it’s a season full of built-in opportunities to gather people and give back. If you’re looking for easy fall fundraising ideas that will leave you inspired, you’ve come to the right place.
Halloween Themed Bake Sale
Take your bake sale to the next level by giving it a spooky twist! Think ghost-shaped cookies, spiderweb cupcakes and candy corn brownies. Encourage bakers to dress up in costumes to make the event even more fun. You can find some great Halloween recipes HERE.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Gather your friends, family or community for a pumpkin showdown! Have each participant carve their best design and then set up a “pumpkin parade” where neighbors can view them. Instead of just voting for free, ask people to “vote with dollars”. The pumpkin that raises the most money wins!
Game Day Beverage Stand
School sports games are the perfect place to rally community spirit and raise funds! Set up a cozy drink stand near the bleachers or concession area and serve crowd favorites like hot chocolate or apple cider. Offer fun add-ons like whipped cream, marshmallows, caramel drizzle or cinnamon sticks for a small extra donation.
Make your table festive with school colors, posters and seasonal décor like pumpkins or plaid tablecloths. Whether it’s a chilly evening football game or a sunny fall soccer match, a warm or cold drink stand is sure to draw a crowd and score big for your cause.
Leaf Raking Squad
Turn fall yard work into a fundraising opportunity! Gather a group of volunteers and offer to rake leaves for neighbors, friends or community members in exchange for donations. It’s a win-win, yards get cleaned up, and your cause gets a boost.
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Fall is the season for cozy drinks, creative contests and coming together as a community. The beauty of fall fundraising is that it blends seasonal fun with meaningful purpose.
The most successful fundraisers aren’t just about the money raised—they’re about the memories made and the connections built. So grab your sweaters, rally your group and turn crisp autumn days into moments that matter. Click here for ways to get involved!