Fundraising Ideas

Fundraising Ideas

Looking for some interesting new ways your KIN club can fundraise? 


Whether you're just beginning your fundraising journey or you're a seasoned pro, we believe that everyone can benefit from some fresh inspiration! 


Look here to find a wide range of options suitable for all ages and abilities. Whether you're up for a challenging adventure or seeking something more time-efficient, we're here to assist you in discovering the perfect fit. 

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A-Z Ideas

Auction

Ask your local businesses for donations and hold an in-person or online auction to raise some donations for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. 


Bake Sale 

Ask your club members with baking talent to donate a home-made sweet treat that will be sold at events or club meetings to raise some donations fo Cystic Fibrosis Canada. 

Bottle Drive

Advertise in your local community that your club members will be coming door to door for bottles or have a designated location for drop off to raise some donations for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Guess what’s in the Box

Use the occasion of a club or community event to set up a booth with a mystery item in an opaque box – winning guesses double their money 


Car Wash

Gather some club members to volunteer and set up a carwash on a supermarket parking lot. We suggest $15 if the car can be washed in approximately 20 minutes, but you can charge more for larger SUVs. 


CF Awareness Day

Ask to learn more. Host a CF Awareness session in your club or local community and collect donations.  



Collection Jar

If your activity is done indoors, use our jar sticker template to set up coins collection stations in key spots of the building. 

Community Picnic

Bring families together with a giant picnic in your local park. Everyone can participate by supporting lemonade stands, BBQ sales and a face-painting station.

Curling Funspiel

Host a curling event.  Teams will join together to sweep their way to a win and raise funds for CF.  You can hold just the funspiel or include a supper with other fun activites.

Cycle to the office for a month challenge

Commit to cycling to work every day for a month and ask your colleagues to support your efforts with a donation to your KIN club in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. 

Dart Tournament

Host a darts tournament and discover a fantastic way to celebrate the sport, bring people together, and create memorable experiences for both players and spectators all while raising life changing funds in support of CF.

Dress up day 

Choose a theme for all members to dress up and get to know each other – use this time to share your connection to CF and request donations. 


Eascape Game Challenge between teams

Start a friendly competition to see which KIN club members will solve all the puzzles first. Participants pay to enter, and the losing team has the duty to raise an extra $200. 



Fantasy League

Charge entry fees for a fantasy sports league and offer a portion of the fees as prize money, with the rest going to the fundraiser. 



Gift Wrapping Service

Set up a gift-wrapping station at a local shopping center and offer shoppers a convenient way to wrap their presents while supporting cystic fibrosis.

Charge a fee per item and encourage additional donations to maximize fundraising. Gather your club, spread the word, and start wrapping for a cause.

Golf Tournament

Host a charity golf tournament and make a meaningful impact in support of cystic fibrosis.  Participants can register individually or as a team to help raise funds for this important cause. Engage local sponsors to maximize fundraising efforts and strengthen community support.


Hockey Tournament

Organize a charity hockey tournament to raise funds for cystic fibrosis.  Teams can register to compete while spectators enjoy an exciting day of hockey, raffles, and community spirit. Boost fundraising by securing local sponsors, running a 50/50 draw, or offering prizes for top teams.

Historical Tour

Create a route showcasing your city’s most interesting features and invite newcomers to discover them with you. 


Ice Cream Sales

Choose a busy location—whether it’s a sports game, retail store, or popular park—grab some club members and set up a stand to sell ice cream in support of cystic fibrosis.  Raise awareness and funds for this important cause.

Improv Night

Laugh for a cause in support of cystic fibrosis! Let your community & your club flex their skills at an improv night. A great way to have some laughs and raise much needed funds for those living with CF.

Raise funds through ticket sales, donations, and fun extras like audience participation challenges, a 50/50 draw, or a raffle. Encourage local businesses to sponsor the event for even more impact.

Jewelry Raffle

Reach out to a local jeweler and request a donated piece of jewelry to support cystic fibrosis.

Host a raffle with a creative, eye-catching name. With the right promotion, your club can turn a generous donation into significant support for CF. 


Karoke Night

Host a karaoke night to raise funds for cystic fibrosis!

Invite your community to sing their hearts out. Charge an entry fee or accept donations per song, and boost fundraising with a raffle, 50/50 draw, or friendly singing competition


Loose Change Collection

Set up a loose change collection and encourage your community to donate their spare coins in support of cystic fibrosis.  Place collection jars in local businesses, schools, and events, or have your club members ask friends, family, and colleagues to contribute. Every penny adds up and helps make a difference.

Mortorcycle Poker Derby

Organize a Derby to raise funds for cystic fibrosis!  Riders will travel a scenic route, stopping at designated checkpoints to collect playing cards. The best poker hand at the final stop wins a prize, and all proceeds go toward supporting CF research and care.

Increase fundraising with entry fees, raffles, and sponsorships.

Murder Mystery Night

Host for a themed event where guests pay to take on character roles and work together to solve a fictional murder by gathering clues, interrogating suspects, and uncovering motives, all while enjoying a meal and interactive entertainment. 

Non Event - Event

Send out “invitations” to an event that isn’t happening—tell people, “Nothing will happen on Tuesday at 7:00.” They can stay home, relax, and skip the socializing.

In return, ask for donations to support CF. People can have a guilt-free night in, and you’ll raise funds without the hassle of planning an actual event!

Open-mic Night

 Bring the community together for a night of talent and entertainment—in support of cystic fibrosis! People can share their talents on stage for a great cause.

Charge an entry fee for performers and attendees, add to fundraising with raffles, a 50/50 draw, or donation opportunities throughout the night

Polar Bear Dip

Participants will take the plunge and brave the icy waters in support of CF and make a real impact. Collect pledges from friends, family, and the community before diving into freezing water to raise funds and awareness.

Up the excitement of the event with prizes for top fundraisers, fun costumes, and a warm-up station for after the dip.

Paw-Athon

Have an impactful day with a furry friend! Host a  walkathon that will raise funds and awareness as participants collect pledges and walk alongside their dogs, enjoying a day of community, exercise, and support cystic fibrosis.


Quiz Night

Host a quiz at your local pub. Participants can either gather a team or play solo to answer trivia questions across a variety of categories.

Charge an entry fee, offer prizes for top teams, and boost fundraising with raffles, a 50/50 draw, or donation challenges throughout the night as a fun and interactive way to support CF.

Rubber Duck Race

Want to host a silly, family-friendly fundraising event in support of CF? All you need to get started is to buy yellow ducks in bulk and write numbers on the bottom of them. Then, sell tickets with the same numbers to your local supporters.

When you release the ducks into a local river or stream, the first one to cross the finish line entitles its “owner” to a prize or 50% of money raised if done as a 50/50.

Rodeo Fundraiser

Saddle up while hosting a Rodeo Fundraiser in support of cystic fibrosis! Enjoy an action-packed day featuring bull riding, barrel racing, roping events, and more—all while raising funds for an important cause.

You can boost fundraising with ticket sales, sponsorships, a 50/50 draw, and fun activities like a mechanical bull challenge or western-themed contests. 

Scavenger Hunt

Organize this exciting fundraiser in support of cystic fibrosis! Teams will race against the clock to solve clues, complete challenges, and find hidden items—all while raising funds.

Boost fundraising by charging an entry fee, adding sponsors, bonus challenges, and a prize for the winning team. The event can be city-wide, park-based, or virtual.

Taco in a Bag

Who doesn’t want Taco salad in a bag! Serve up bags of chips filled with taco meat, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and other toppings—perfect for a quick and tasty meal on the go.

Charge per bag and boost fundraising with add-ons like drinks or desserts. Set up at a community event, sports game, or local gathering to maximize impact in support of CF.

Upcycling

Do you have some unwanted items that could be treasures for others? Host this fundraiser and encourage people to donate gently used or outdated items, which are then creatively transformed and sold to raise funds for cystic fibrosis.  This event could be held online, in an event venue, or even as a block party.

Valentine's Dance

Host a dance and celebrate love and support the CF community. Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and fun while raising funds for an important cause.

Sell tickets in advance, offer sponsorship and fundraising opportunities that could include a silent auction, raffle, 50/50 draw. Add a photo booth, themed decorations, and a “King & Queen of Hearts” contest.

Wine Survivor

Want a twist on an elimination game; host this fundraiser in support of cystic fibrosis. Participants enter by donating a bottle of wine and paying an entry fee. Names are then drawn at random over multiple rounds—those eliminated are “out,” while the last names standing wins the wine and CF receives the entry fees. You can boost fundraising by offering immunity buy-backs, bonus entries, or a grand prize for top fundraisers. 

Xmas Tree Sales

Host a darts tournament and discover a fantastic way to celebrate the sport, bring people together, and create memorable experiences for both players and spectators all while raising life changing funds in support of CF.

Yogathon

Stretch, breathe, and give in support of cystic fibrosis! Participants gather for a yoga marathon, joining multiple sessions led by local instructors. It can be a full day of yoga or a set number of poses, every stretch helps raise funds and awareness.

Charge an entry fee, encourage sponsorships, and boost donations with raffles, wellness vendors, or mindfulness workshops and is open to all skill levels. 

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