Fundraising Ideas

Make it Tangible: Let people know how many students will learn how to get a job, manage their money, or start a business for different gift amounts:

  • $77 gives one student the opportunity to participate in JA Finance Park
  • $100 covers the cost of one kit of classroom materials
  • $300 gives one student the opportunity to participate in JA’s summer camp
  • $2,000 gives a class of 25 students the opportunity to participate in JA

Engage Management: The highest fundraising team would be motivated to earn the following:

  • Lunch with a Leader
  • Tickets in the corporate suite at an event or concert
  • VIP office parking pass (for those with large lots, you can offer a reserved spot close to the building!)
  • Breakfast burritos for team/office
  • Pie your boss in the face
  • Boss must sing “Happy Birthday” to everyone throughout the year on Zoom calls

Make it Interactive!

  • Teach a class or give lessons to your colleagues about something you are good at
  • Play office guessing games (how much candy is in the jar, office trivia, etc.)
  • Charge colleagues to participate in office activities designed around your team

Food for Thought: Bring out your inner chef to raise money and awareness for your team through:

  • Bake Sale
  • Chili Cook-Off
  • Dip Party
  • Put together a list of favorite restaurants, mountain resorts, travel destinations, recipes, etc., and sell
  • Host a themed party/sell event-themed food, especially great for JA Bowl-A-Thons around holidays (Halloween goodies, Valentine's cookies, etc.)

Every Cent Counts:

  • Set out donation jars in break rooms
  • Share matching ideas with outside contributors